Trauma in Pregnancy
Trauma and resultant physical injury occur in up to 8% of all pregnancies and is the highest risk for non-obstetric mortality in pregnant patients (Huls, Detlefs 2018). This is commonly from traffic related injury and domestic and family violence related assault.
In the pregnant patient there are specific considerations that must be incorporated into both clinical assessment and management for best outcomes for both the patient and fetal well-being. These are related to the changes in physiology and anatomy during pregnancy, consideration around radiation exposure and monitoring for fetal and obstetric complications following the traumatic event (Queensland Health 2019).
Training resource kits
Each kit is a collection of tools and resources to guide the effective delivery of a trauma education event. The kits are designed for use in any Queensland Health facility and can be modified by the facilitator to the needs of the learner, as well as the environment in which the education is being delivered.
Immersive scenario
This resource kit provides healthcare workers with the ability to recognise the indications and perform a resuscitative hysterotomy in a pregnant patient who has sustained significant trauma.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Target audience: Emergency department medical and nursing clinicians, obstetric medical and midwifery clinicians
This resource kit Provides participants with the basic knowledge and skills on how to assess and manage placental abruption following a traumatic incident.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Target audience: Emergency department medical and nursing clinicians. Obstetric medical staff and midwives.
This resource kit provides an opportunity to develop skills when caring for trauma patients
who are pregnant.
Duration: 30 minutes
Target audience: Emergency department medical and nursing clinicians.
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Clinical guidelines
Links to relevant clinical guidelines.
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Other resources and tools on the topic of trauma in pregnancy.
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Last updated: October 16, 2024
