Psychological Trauma
4 facts about the lethal trauma diamond that nurses should know – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. The lethal trauma diamond is the “vicious cycle” of four physiologic derangements that can prolong blood loss, lead to hemorrhagic shock and increase the risk of death. The four […]
National Toolkit Released during Blood Clot Awareness Month – Coalition for National Trauma Research
To recognize Blood Clot Awareness Month in March, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) unveiled a comprehensive toolkit titled “Blood Clot Awareness, Action, and Advocacy: The Toolkit.” This document contains information on blood clots, Blunt Rochester’s bipartisan work in Congress to spread awareness of blood clots, and ways the public can advocate for themselves and others […]
The Best Decisions – Beating Trauma
I’ve been thinking about my parenting journey and the decisions I have made along the way. I know Mother’s Day is almost here, but it feels bigger than that. Maybe it’s the big life changes coming in the next year. My twins are completing their junior year of high school, and both have already been […]
What is the best way to abstract a trauma chart? – Trauma System News
There is no single best way to abstract a trauma patient chart. Every trauma registrar will need to find an approach that works for them and fits with their facility’s electronic health record (EHR). To help you develop a work style suited to you and your resources, here are several proven strategies: Working by screen […]