Introduction to the Program

¡Adquiere las habilidades que necesitas gracias a TECH! Te pondrás al día en el manejo del Paciente con Traumatismo Grave en UCI” 

La atención especializada para pacientes con lesiones traumáticas se ha convertido en un requisito indispensable en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). Desde el ingreso hasta el alta, el paciente pasará por diferentes situaciones que precisarán de una monitorización continua. Debido a esto, la preparación y puesta al día del personal sanitario de mayor rango es vital.  

Gracias a esta Postgraduate diploma, el médico desarrollará competencias avanzadas en el manejo de lesiones traumáticas en contextos particulares y desafiantes. Así, se analizarán los protocolos de evaluación, monitorización y cuidado en situaciones críticas. Los profesionales adquirirán habilidades en el uso de dispositivos médicos, administración de medicamentos y apoyo emocional a pacientes y familiares. Además, abordarán estrategias para prevenir complicaciones, gestionar el dolor y optimizar la comunicación interprofesional. 

Asimismo, se abordarán las técnicas de diagnóstico por imágenes más actuales para detectar lesiones traumáticas. De hecho, el egresado profundizará en la interpretación de radiografías, tomografías y resonancias magnéticas para evaluar daños en tejidos y órganos. También indagará en los protocolos de imagenología específicos para identificar fracturas, lesiones internas y otras condiciones graves, pasando por las implicaciones éticas y de seguridad en el uso de la radiación. 

Finalmente, se le dedicará un espacio al trauma en poblaciones especiales, como niños, ancianos, embarazadas y pacientes con enfermedades crónicas. De igual forma, el alumno ahondará en protocolos específicos para situaciones críticas, como los desastres naturales, los conflictos armados y los accidentes de tráfico masivos. Sin olvidar las estrategias de triaje, coordinación de recursos y colaboración interdisciplinaria. 

De este modo, TECH pone al alcance del alumno la exclusiva metodología del Relearning, una metodología pedagógica innovadora que se fundamenta en la reiteración de conceptos esenciales, garantizando así una eficaz asimilación de los conocimientos.

Asimismo, un prestigioso Director Invitado Internacional impartirá unas rigurosas Masterclasses.

Un reconocido Director Invitado Internacional brindará unas exclusivas Masterclasses que ahondarán en la Atención Integral de Lesiones Traumáticas”

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Comprehensive Care of the Severe Trauma Patient in the ICU contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:  

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Atención Integral del Paciente con Traumatismo Grave en UCI 
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional 
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje 
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras  
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual 
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet 

Adquirirás capacidades avanzadas para tratar lesiones traumáticas en casos especiales, como los niños, las embarazadas y los ancianos, todo a través de la innovadora metodología Relearning” 

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.  

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.  

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.   

Ahondarás en el diagnóstico por imágenes y la rehabilitación en el trauma de UCI gracias a esta Postgraduate diploma"

Renovarás tus habilidades en las técnicas más innovadoras en cuidados de urgencias y emergencias. ¡Y en tan solo 6 meses!"

Syllabus

This university program covers the diagnosis and treatment of patients with traumatic injuries in the ICU, from advanced care and imaging tests, such as radiography, to personalized attention to special groups within the community. These topics are addressed fully online through a comprehensive Virtual Campus, offering the flexibility to adjust to the individual needs and schedules of each student. In addition, the innovative Relearning methodology, a pioneer in TECH, facilitates the immediate understanding of complex subjects through the repetition of fundamental concepts.

You will benefit from a continuously updated program on the most current tools in the field of Intensive Care"

Module 1. Advanced ICU care

1.1. The role of care in the trauma care team

1.1.1. Caregiving
1.1.2. Out-of-hospital care, a field in its own right
1.1.3. Care nucleus
1.1.4. Research
1.1.5. Teaching
1.1.6. Administration and management
1.1.7. Bioethical Aspects
1.1.8. Legal aspects
1.1.9. Techniques, skills, signs and symptoms in emergency care

1.2. Pre-hospital care in severe trauma care

1.2.1. Pre-hospital care
1.2.2. Nursing care in TBI

1.2.2.1. Nursing care in the emergency phase

1.2.2.1.1. Neurologic
1.2.2.1.2. Hemodynamic
1.2.2.1.3. Respiratory
1.2.2.1.4. Renal

1.2.2.2. Nursing care in acute spinal cord trauma

1.2.2.2.1. Hemodynamic complications
1.2.2.2.2. Respiratory Complications

1.2.2.3. Nursing care in thoracic trauma
1.2.2.4. Nursing care in abdominal and pelvic trauma
1.2.2.5. Nursing care in orthopedic trauma

1.3. Phases of prehospital care

1.3.1. Pre-hospital care
1.3.2. Scene assessment

1.3.2.1. Approach to the scene of intervention
1.3.2.2. Scene management and handling
1.3.2.3. Triage
1.3.2.4. Management of additional resources

1.4. The process of initial care in severe trauma

1.4.1. Review and preparation of the reception area
1.4.2. Activation of the team
1.4.3. Reception of the patient
1.4.4. Patient transfer

1.5. Development of actions in the initial assessment

1.5.1. Nurse A: airway

1.5.1.1. Airway and Ventilation

1.5.2. Nurse B: circulation

1.5.2.1. Control of exsanguinating hemorrhages

1.5.3. Assessment of neurological status

1.6. Secondary examination

1.6.1. Assessment
1.6.2. Concomitant management in initial care

1.6.2.1. Controlling Temperature
1.6.2.2. Bladder catheterization and oropharyngeal gastric catheterization
1.6.2.3. Analgesia and techniques requiring sedation
1.6.2.4. Tetanus prophylaxis and antibiotherapy

1.6.3. Coordination with the trauma team leader and team for intrahospital transfer after imaging tests or urgent therapeutic actions
1.6.4. Assessment and sterile dressing of traumatic or postoperative wounds
1.6.5. Initiation of pharmacological treatment as appropriate

1.7. Systematic review

1.7.1. Reassessment of life-threatening emergency priorities
1.7.2. Record sheet completed and signed
1.7.3. Secondary examination
1.7.4. Continued re-evaluation during the initial hours

1.7.4.1. Vital signs
1.7.4.2. Pupils, level of consciousness, GCS
1.7.4.3. Control of catheters, perfusions, drains and catheters
1.7.4.4. Monitoring: EKG, pulse oximetry, respirator, etc

1.8. Family Care

1.8.1. Family
1.8.2. Information division

1.8.2.1. Current Situation
1.8.2.2. Evolution and Prognosis

1.8.3. Accompaniment: Explain operation and schedules

1.9. Management of psychic trauma

1.9.1. Psychic trauma
1.9.2. How to understand psychic trauma
1.9.3. Families
1.9.4. How To Act
1.9.5. Attitude in the out-of-hospital and hospital environment
1.9.6. How to communicate
1.9.7. Prevention

1.10. Intrahospital Transport

1.10.1. Intrahospital Transport
1.10.2. ABC-SBAR for patient transfer
1.10.3. Intrahospital transfer protocol

1.10.3.1. Transfer checklist
1.10.3.2. Transfer nurse report
1.10.3.3. Documentation

Module 2. Radiology, complications and rehabilitation in trauma in the ICU

2.1. Radiology in ICU

2.1.1. Definition
2.1.2. Structure
2.1.3. Conclusions

2.2. Imaging management and protocols in the severely polytraumatized patient

2.2.1. Assessment of clinical criteria

2.2.1.1. Criteria for severity and suspicion of severe trauma

2.2.1.1.1. Vital Signs
2.2.1.1.2. Obvious injuries
2.2.1.1.3. High energy injury mechanism

2.2.1.2. Assessment according to signs and vital signs

2.2.1.2.1. Dynamically stable hemo: Complete CT scan
2.2.1.2.2. Dynamically unstable hemo: Echo-fast

2.2.2. Standard CT Protocol: Patients with severity criteria without signs of shock

2.2.2.1. Cranial CT without contrast
2.2.2.2. Cervical spine CT without contrast

2.2.2.2.1. Bone window
2.2.2.2.2. Soft tissue window

2.2.2.3. Thorax-abdomen-pelvis CT with contrast

2.2.2.3.1. Arterial phase study
2.2.2.3.2. Portal phase study

2.2.3. Shock protocol: Severity criteria and with signs of shock

2.2.3.1. CT without VSD: Chest, abdomen and pelvis

2.2.3.1.1. Arterial and venous phase
2.2.3.1.2. Late phase

2.2.4. Protocol for high suspicion of bladder-urethral injury

2.2.4.1. CT scan without VSD of the abdomen and pelvis

2.2.5. Other situations

2.2.5.1. Suspicion of cervical vessel lesion
2.2.5.2. Clinical suspicion of large complex facial fractures
2.2.5.3. Suspected traumatic rupture of the esophagus

2.3. Ultrasound in the initial care of the polytraumatized patient

2.3.1. Ultrasound
2.3.2. What is Echo-fast?
2.3.3. Indications
2.3.4. Information provided and attitude derived according to findings

2.4. TBI

2.4.1. TBI
2.4.2. Study Protocol
2.4.3. Systematic search for findings

2.4.3.1. Intra-extraxial hematomas
2.4.3.2. Mass effect exerted by these hematomas: ventricular or sulcus collapse, obstruction of basal cisterns, signs of cerebral herniation
2.4.3.3. Traces of bone fracture, calotte and skull base
2.4.3.4. Fracture traces and alignment of vertebral somas in sagittal plane

2.5. Cervical trauma

2.5.1. Cervical trauma
2.5.2. Study Protocol
2.5.3. Systematic search for findings

2.5.3.1. Lesions of large cervical vessels
2.5.3.2. Cervical vertebral fractures, assess signs of instability, assess possible extravasation of associated contrast

2.6. Trauma of the dorsolumbar spine

2.6.1. Dorsolumbar spine
2.6.2. Study Protocol
2.6.3. Systematic search for findings

2.6.3.1. Thoracoabdominal great vessels lesions
2.6.3.2. Dorsolumbar vertebral fractures, assess signs of instability, assess for possible extravasation of associated contrast

2.7. Thoracic Trauma

2.7.1. Thorax
2.7.2. Study Protocol
2.7.3. Systematic search for findings

2.7.3.1. Injury of great thoracic vessels
2.7.3.2. Hemo or pneumomediastinum
2.7.3.3. Hemo or pneumothorax: Secondary mediastinal deviation
2.7.3.4. Pulmonary laceration, pulmonary contusive foci, airway lesion
2.7.3.5. Single/multiple costal fracture traces
2.7.3.6. Dorsal vertebral fractures, assess if listhesis, signs of instability

2.8. Abdominal Trauma

2.8.1. Abdomen
2.8.2. Study Protocol
2.8.3. Systematic search for findings

2.8.3.1. Lesion of great abdominal vessels
2.8.3.2. Hemo or pneumoperitoneum, high/low density free fluid
2.8.3.3. Splenic or hepatic visceral lesion
2.8.3.4. Lumbar vertebral fractures, assess signs of instability, assess possible points of associated contrast extravasation

2.9. Pelvic Trauma

2.9.1. Pelvis
2.9.2. Study Protocol
2.9.3. Systematic search for findings

2.9.3.1. Pelvic great vessels lesion
2.9.3.2. Hemo or pneumoperitoneum, high/low density free fluid
2.9.3.3. Renal injury

2.10. Endovascular techniques and the hybrid operating room

2.10.1. Operating Theatre
2.10.2. Intervention Techniques

2.10.2.1. Interventionism in pelvic trauma

2.10.2.1.1. Indications

2.10.2.2. Interventional procedures in liver trauma

2.10.2.2.1. Indications

2.10.2.3. Interventional procedures in splenic and renal trauma

2.10.2.3.1. Indications

2.10.2.4. Interventional procedures in thoracic trauma
2.10.2.5. Indications

2.10.3. What is the hybrid operating room?
2.10.4. Present and future of the hybrid OR

Module 3. Trauma in special situations

3.1. Recommendations for Child Trauma Care  

3.1.1. Introduction  
3.1.2. Types and Patterns of Injury  
3.1.3. Unique Characteristics of the Pediatric Patient 
3.1.4. Airway  
3.1.5. Breathing  
3.1.6. Circulation and Shock  
3.1.7. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
3.1.8. Thoracic Trauma  
3.1.9. Abdominal Trauma  
3.1.10. TBI  
3.1.11. Spinal cord injury 
3.1.12. Musculoskeletal trauma 10.1.13. Abdominal trauma   
3.1.13. Child Abuse  

3.2. Trauma in the Elderly 

3.2.1. Introduction  
3.2.2. Effects of Aging and Impact of Prevalent Diseases  
3.2.3. Mechanisms of Injury 
3.2.4. Primary Screening and Resuscitation
3.2.5. Specific injuries
3.2.6. Specific Circumstances 

3.3. Trauma in the Anticoagulated Patient  

3.3.1. Introduction  
3.3.2. Patient with Antiplatelet Therapy   
3.3.3. Patient with Warfarin Treatment   
3.3.4. Patient with Heparin Treatment  
3.3.5. Patient with Treatment with Low Molecular Weight Heparin  
3.3.6. Patient Treated with Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (Dabigatran Etexilate)
3.3.7.  Patient with Treatment with Rivaroxaban  

3.4. Trauma in Pregnant Women   

3.4.1. Introduction 
3.4.2. Anatomical and Physiological Alterations during Pregnancy  
3.4.3. Anatomical Differences  
3.4.4. Mechanisms of Injury  
3.4.5. Injury Severity  
3.4.6. Assessment and Management  
3.4.7. Perimortem Cesarean Section  
3.4.8. Domestic Violence

3.5. Aggressions by External Agents. Immersion Accidents. Hypothermia. Electrocution. Burns   

3.5.1. Thermal Injuries: Burns  

3.5.1.1.1. Primary Assessment and Resuscitation of the Burn Patient  

3.5.1.1.1.1. Stopping the Burn Process 
3.5.1.1.1.2. Establish Airway Control
3.5.1.1.1.3. Ensure Adequate Ventilation
3.5.1.1.1.4. Management of Circulation with Burn Shock Resuscitation  
3.5.1.1.1.5. Patient Assessment  
3.5.1.1.1.6. Secondary Assessment  

3.5.1.1.1.6.1. Documentation  
3.5.1.1.1.6.2. Baseline Determinations for the Severely Burned Patient  
3.5.1.1.1.6.3. Peripheral Circulation in Circumferential Burns of the Limbs 
3.5.1.1.1.6.4. Placement of Nasogastric Tube  
3.5.5.1.1.6.5. Narcotics, Analgesia and Sedatives  

3.5.1.1.6.7. Antibiotics  
3.5.1.1.6.8. Tetanus  

3.5.2. Specific Burn Injuries  

3.5.2.1. Chemical Burns  
3.5.2.2. Electrical Burns  
3.5.2.3. Tar burns 

3.5.3. Cold Exposure Injuries: Local Tissue Effects  

3.5.3.1. Types of Cold Injuries  

3.5.3.3.1. Frostbite Injuries  
3.5.3.3.2. Non-freezing Injuries 
3.5.3.3.3. Systemic Hypothermia 

3.6. Trauma due to Hanging

3.6.1. Introduction  
3.6.2. Anatomical Recollection  
3.6.3. Mechanism of Injury  
3.6.4. Management  
3.6.5. Prognostic Factors and Associated Injuries 10.6.5.  
3.6.5. Treatment

3.6.5.1. Surgical Treatment
3.6.5.2. Treatment by Organs  

3.6.5.2.1. Airway Injuries  
3.6.5.2.2. Esophageal Injuries  
3.6.5.2.3. Vascular Injuries   

3.7. Injuries by Chemical and Biological Agents  

3.7.1. Introduction  
3.7.2. Explosion Injuries  
3.7.3. Chemical Injuries and Diseases  

3.8. Disaster Management   

3.8.1. Mass Casualty Event Management  
3.8.2. Tools for Effective Mass Casualty Management
3.8.3. Management Priorities  
3.8.4. Challenges  
3.8.5. Security and Communication   
3.8.6. War Wounds (Military Trauma)   

3.9. Organization of Multiple Casualty and Disaster Assistance   

3.9.1. Introduction  
3.9.2. Casualty Triage Card: Approach and Preparation
3.9.3. Patient Transport, Evacuation
3.9.4. Destination  
3.9.5. Transfer  
3.9.6. Decontamination  

3.10. Management of the Polytraumatized Patient as a Potential Organ Donor  

3.10.1. Introduction  
3.10.2. Etiopathogenesis, Most Frequent Causes  
3.10.3. Clinical  
3.10.4. Diagnosis  
3.10.5. Treatment 

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