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Son indiscutibles las mejoras y avances tecnológicos de diagnóstico en la valoración de pacientes traumatizados en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos. Al mismo tiempo, se ha logrado un progreso significativo en el ámbito de los fármacos utilizados, como lo confirman las investigaciones científicas y médicas. Un escenario que obliga a los especialistas, ahora más que nunca, a mantenerse al día y reciclar sus habilidades con las nuevas estrategias terapéuticas. 

En esta Postgraduate diploma se abordará, en primer lugar, la importancia de las lesiones traumáticas desde la perspectiva de la salud pública. De esta forma, el alumnado comprenderá de forma integral cómo las lesiones traumáticas afectan a la sociedad en general y cómo se pueden implementar estrategias de prevención y manejo efectivas. 

Asimismo, se profundizará en la atención integral de pacientes con lesiones traumáticas severas en las UCI. Así, el egresado se pondrá al día en evaluación avanzada, diagnóstico y tratamiento de lesiones complejas en diversas áreas, como el traumatismo craneoencefálico, torácico y abdominal. Además, adquirirá las destrezas necesarias para interpretar resultados de pruebas diagnósticas, tomar decisiones de tratamiento y coordinar cuidados multidisciplinarios. 

El uso de terapias de soporte vital, procedimientos quirúrgicos y estrategias de control de infecciones, así como la comunicación efectiva con el equipo médico y los familiares, serán también conceptos relevantes en este programa. Igualmente, se analizarán estrategias de estabilización, control de hemorragias y manejo de situaciones críticas. Todo con el objetivo de que el profesional adquiera competencias avanzadas para brindar una atención integral en casos de trauma grave, mejorando resultados y pronósticos. 

Gracias a todo esto, este programa brindará al médico una excelente base teórica con la que enfrentarse a casos reales. Una titulación respaldada por la experiencia del mejor personal docente y que cuenta con un método revolucionario y pionero en TECH. Se trata del Relearning, que se basa en la repetición de conceptos fundamentales para una mejor adquisición de conocimientos.

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Esta Postgraduate diploma en Trauma Intensive Care contiene el programa universitario más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:  

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Profundiza en las técnicas de imagen más avanzadas para detectar lesiones traumatológicas en diversas áreas del cuerpo” 

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.

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The content of this program has been elaborated considering the specific requirements of the subject to be studied, in this case, Traumatology applied in ICU. In this way, a syllabus has been configured covering various modules to provide a comprehensive overview of this field from a global perspective, with the aim of its international application, covering the from diagnosis to treatment of patients with trauma injuries, both severe and mild. From the first module, students will broaden their skills and keep their professional profile up-to-date, with the support of a team of specialists.

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Module 1. Traumatic Disease in Public Health

1.1. Epidemiology of traffic accidents

1.1.1. Traffic Accidents
1.1.2. Definition
1.1.3. Importance
1.1.4. Epidemiology
1.1.5. Prevention

1.2. Influence of the consumption of medicines, alcohol, drugs and certain pathologies on driving

1.2.1. Drug and alcohol use
1.2.2. Influence of drug use on driving
1.2.3. Action of health professionals when prescribing medication to the driving patient
1.2.4. Action to be taken by driver-patients
1.2.5. Alcohol and driving

1.2.5.1. Legal regulations on alcohol and driving
1.2.5.2. Pharmacokinetics of alcohol and factors determining its concentration in blood
1.2.5.3. Effects of alcohol on driving

1.2.6. Illegal drugs and driving

1.2.6.1. Types of drugs and their effects on driving

1.3. Biomechanics of Accidents

1.3.1. Accidents
1.3.2. Historical Aspects
1.3.3. Fases de la colisión
1.3.4. Principles of biomechanics
1.3.5. Biomechanics of injuries according to anatomical area and type of accident

1.3.5.1. Automobile accidents
1.3.5.2. Motorcycle, moped and bicycle accidents
1.3.5.3. Truck and bus accidents

1.4. Organization of care in severe traumatic pathology

1.4.1. Configuration of the trauma team
1.4.2. Characteristics of a successful team
1.4.3. Roles and responsibilities of the team leader

1.4.3.1. Team perception
1.4.3.2. Receiving the report
1.4.3.3. Team management and reaction to information
1.4.3.4. Team feedback
1.4.3.5. Communication with the patient's family

1.4.4. Effective leadership

1.4.4.1. Qualities and behavior of an effective team leader
1.4.4.2. Culture and climate

1.4.5. Roles and responsibilities of team members

1.4.5.1. Team members
1.4.5.2. Responsibility of the members

1.4.5.2.1. Prepare for the patient
1.4.5.2.2. Receive report
1.4.5.2.3. Assess and manage the patient
1.4.5.2.4. Participate in feedback

1.5. Severity indexes in trauma

1.5.1. Valuation indexes
1.5.2. Glasgow Scale
1.5.3. Abbreviated injury scale
1.5.4. Injury severity assessment
1.5.5. Characterization of the severity of the traumatized patient

1.6. Records, severity and avoidable mortality scales

1.6.1. Scales
1.6.2. Physiological scales

1.6.2.1. Glasgow
1.6.2.2. Revised trauma score (RTS)
1.6.2.3. Pediatric trauma score or pediatric trauma index (ITP)

1.6.3. Anatomical scales

1.6.3.1. Abbreviated injury sclae (AIS)
1.6.3.2. Injury severity score (ISS)
1.6.3.3. New Injury severity score (NISS)
1.6.3.4. Organ injury scales (OIS)
1.6.3.5. Penetrating abdominal trauma index (PATI)

1.6.4. Combined scales

1.6.4.1. TRISS scale or model
1.6.4.2. International Classification of Diseases Injury Severity Score (ICISS)
1.6.4.3. Trauma Mortality Predition Model (TMPM)
1.6.4.4. Trauma Risk Adjustment Model (TRAM)
1.6.4.5. Sequential Trauma Score (STS)

1.6.5. Avoidable mortality and errors in trauma

1.7. Quality and safety in trauma care?

1.7.1. Quality and Safety
1.7.2. Definition of concepts, quality and safety
1.7.3. Ensuring effective team communication
1.7.4. Record keeping, protocols, checklists, etc
1.7.5. Risk Management
1.7.6. Conflict Management

1.8. Simulation-based trauma team training

1.8.1. Team building
1.8.2. Simulation-based training concepts
1.8.3. Development of a FEBS (Simulation Based Team Building) program

1.8.3.1. Comprehensive needs analysis
1.8.3.2. Simulation design: Event-based team building

1.8.3.2.1. Selection of competencies
1.8.3.2.2. Training Objectives
1.8.3.2.3. clinical context
1.8.3.2.4. Development of the scenario
1.8.3.2.5. Expected responses
1.8.3.2.6. Measurement Tools
1.8.3.2.7. Scenario script

1.8.3.3. Debriefing

1.8.3.3.1. Debriefing
1.8.3.3.2. Briefing-prebriefing
1.8.3.3.3. Objectives
1.8.3.3.4. Conventional techniques and support for debriefing
1.8.3.3.5. Evaluation Systems

1.9. Bibliographic resources

1.9.1. New paths for training

1.9.1.1. Use of innovative teaching resources

1.9.1.1.1. Learning based on clinical cases
1.9.1.1.2. Inverted classroom model
1.9.1.1.3. Clinical simulation
1.9.1.1.4. Gamification
1.9.1.1.5. Clinical discussions

1.9.1.2. Adaptation to the current cognitive model

1.10. Trauma-related social networks

1.10.1. Use of new digital resources for training

1.10.1.1. FODMed and social networks
1.10.1.2. Twitter as an educational tool

1.10.2. Impact of digital transformation on research

1.10.2.1. Dissemination in social networks
1.10.2.2. Big Data

1.10.3. Impact of social networks on healthcare

1.10.3.1. Introduction
1.10.3.2. Use of social networks by health care professionals and organizations
1.10.3.3. Use of social networks and digital media by patients and their environment
1.10.3.4. Impact on the user
1.10.3.5. Impact on the relationship with health professionals

1.10.4. Good practices in social networks

Module 2. Management of Severe Trauma in ICU

2.1. Severe trauma

2.1.1. Severe trauma
2.1.2. Indications
2.1.3. Conclusions

2.2. Mechanism of injury and suspicious lesion patterns

2.2.1. Mechanism of injury
2.2.2. Frontal impact (vehicular collision)

2.2.2.1. Cervical spine fracture
2.2.2.2. Unstable anterior thorax
2.2.2.3. Cardiac contusion
2.2.2.4. Pneumothorax
2.2.2.5. Traumatic rupture of the aorta
2.2.2.6. Splenic or hepatic laceration
2.2.2.7. Fracture, posterior dislocation of the knee and/or hip
2.2.2.8. TBI
2.2.2.9. Facial Fractures

2.2.3. Lateral impact (vehicular collision)

2.2.3.1. Contralateral cervical sprain
2.2.3.2. TBI
2.2.3.3. Cervical spine fracture
2.2.3.4. Lateral unstable thorax
2.2.3.5. Pneumothorax
2.2.3.6. Traumatic rupture of the aorta
2.2.3.7. Diaphragmatic rupture
2.2.3.8. Splenic/hepatic and/or renal laceration depending on the side of the impact

2.2.4. Rear impact (vehicular collision)

2.2.4.1. Cervical spine injury
2.2.4.2. TBI
2.2.4.3. Cervical soft tissue injury

2.2.5. Vehicle ejection

2.2.5.1. Ejection, prevents true prediction of injury patterns, higher risk patient

2.2.6. Vehicle impacts pedestrian

2.2.6.1. TBI
2.2.6.2. Traumatic rupture of the aorta
2.2.6.3. Visceral abdominal injuries
2.2.6.4. Fractures of lower extremities

2.2.7. Fall from height

2.2.7.1. TBI
2.2.7.2. Axial spine trauma
2.2.7.3. Visceral abdominal injuries
2.2.7.4. Fracture of the pelvis or acetabulum
2.2.7.5. Bilateral fracture of lower extremities (including calcaneal fracture)

2.2.8. Stab wound

2.2.8.1. Anterior thorax

2.2.8.1.1. Cardiac Tamponade
2.2.8.1.2. Hemothorax
2.2.8.1.3. Pneumothorax
2.2.8.1.4. Hemopneumothorax

2.2.8.2. Left thoracoabdominal

2.2.8.2.1. Injury of the left diaphragm, injury of the spleen, hemothorax
2.2.8.2.2. Abdomen, possible abdominal visceral injury if peritoneal penetration

2.2.9. Wounded by firearm

2.2.9.1. Trunk

2.2.9.1.1. High probability of injury
2.2.9.1.2. Retained projectiles help predict injury

2.2.9.2. Extremity

2.2.9.2.1. Neurovascular injury
2.2.9.2.2. Fractures
2.2.9.2.3. Compartment Syndrome

2.2.10. Thermal burns

2.2.10.1. Circumferential eschar on extremity or thorax
2.2.10.2. Occult trauma (mechanism of burn/means of escape)

2.2.11. Electrical burns

2.2.11.1. Cardiac arrhythmia
2.2.11.2. Myonecrosis / Compartment syndrome

2.2.12. Inhalation burns

2.2.12.1. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
2.2.12.2. Airway edema
2.2.12.3. Pulmonary Edema

2.3. Importance of triage

2.3.1. Triage
2.3.2. Definition
2.3.3. Relevance

2.4. Resource mobilization

2.4.1. Resources
2.4.2. Configuration of the trauma team
2.4.3. Receiving the report

2.4.3.1. Mechanisms
2.4.3.2. Lesions
2.4.3.3. Signs
2.4.3.4. Treatment and travel

2.4.4. Direct the team and reacting to information: Assess and manage the patient

2.4.4.1. Airway control and cervical spine motion restriction
2.4.4.2. Breathing with ventilation
2.4.4.3. Circulation with hemorrhage control
2.4.4.4. Neurological Deficit
2.4.4.5. Exposure and environment
2.4.4.6. Record keeping

2.5. Dual Response Trauma Care

2.5.1. Triage as severe trauma. Definition
2.5.2. Triage as potentially severe trauma. Definition
2.5.3. Dual Response Trauma Care Teams

2.5.3.1. High level response
2.5.3.2. Low-level response

2.5.4. Dual-response attention management algorithm

2.6. Treatment of the potentially critically ill patient

2.6.1. Severe patient
2.6.2. Criteria for potentially severe patient

2.6.2.1. Physiological criteria
2.6.2.2. Anatomical criteria
2.6.2.3. Injury mechanism
2.6.2.4. Circumstances to take into account

2.7. Complementary tests in the screening for occult lesions

2.7.1. Tests
2.7.2. Initial Assessment

2.7.2.1. Airway
2.7.2.2. Ventilation
2.7.2.3. Circulation
2.7.2.4. Neurology
2.7.2.5. Exhibition

2.7.3. Second Evaluation

2.7.3.1. Head and face
2.7.3.2. Neck
2.7.3.3. Thorax
2.7.3.4. Abdomen
2.7.3.5. Perineum
2.7.3.6. Back
2.7.3.7. Extremities

2.7.4. Nexus/CRR criteria for cervical injury screening
2.7.5. Duty criteria for cervical vascular lesion screening

2.8. Laboratory Data

2.8.1. Laboratory
2.8.2. Request for Tests
2.8.3. Systematic review

2.9. Imaging Techniques

2.9.1. Image
2.9.2. TBI
2.9.3. Cervical Trauma and detection of cervical vascular injury
2.9.4. Thoracic Trauma
2.9.5. Dorsolumbar Spinal Trauma
2.9.6. Genitourinary Trauma
2.9.7. Pelvic and Orthopedic Trauma

2.10. Registration and transfer

2.10.1. Referring physician
2.10.2. ABC-SBAR for trauma patient transfer
2.10.3. Receiving Physician
2.10.4. Transfer protocol

2.10.4.1. Referring physician information
2.10.4.2. Information for transfer personnel
2.10.4.3. Documentation
2.10.4.4. Data for relocation

Module 3. Management of mild trauma in ICU

3.1. Mild TBI

3.1.1. TBI
3.1.2. Anatomical review
3.1.3. Physiological review
3.1.4. TBI Classification
3.1.5. Medical treatment of traumatic brain injuries

3.2. Severe TBI

3.2.1. Management of severe TBI
3.2.2. ICP monitoring
3.2.3. PIC Treatment
3.2.4. Severe hyperventilation
3.2.5. Decompressive techniques
3.2.6. Barbiturate coma
3.2.7. Hypothermia and anticonvulsants

3.3. Facial Trauma

3.3.1. Classification
3.3.2. Diagnosis
3.3.3. Treatment

3.4. Thoracic Trauma

3.4.1. Thorax
3.4.2. Anatomic and physiologic memory of the Thorax
3.4.3. Classification of thoracic traumas
3.4.4. Initial evaluation of thoracic trauma
3.4.5. Initial treatment of thoracic trauma

3.4.5.1. Injuries with imminent risk of death

3.4.5.1.1. Airway obstruction
3.4.5.1.2. Tension pneumothorax
3.4.5.1.3. Open pneumothorax
3.4.5.1.4. Massive hemothorax
3.4.5.1.5. Costal volet, unstable thorax
3.4.5.1.6. Cardiac Tamponade
3.4.5.1.7. Severe lesion of great vessels of the mediastinum

3.4.5.2. Injuries with low risk of death

3.4.5.2.1. Rib fractures
3.4.5.2.2. Fractures of the clavicle, sternum and scapula

3.5. Abdominal Trauma. Damage control surgeryDamage control surgeries

3.5.1. Ultrasound
3.5.2. Anatomy of the abdomen
3.5.3. Mechanism of injury

3.5.3.1. Blunt trauma
3.5.3.2. Penetrating trauma
3.5.3.3. Blast trauma

3.5.4. Evaluation and Management

3.5.4.1. Physical Examination

3.5.4.1.1. Inspection
3.5.4.1.2. Pelvic evaluation
3.5.4.1.3. Urethral and perineal examination

3.5.5. Diagnosis, complementary tests in the examination

3.5.5.1. Peritoneal lavage puncture
3.5.5.2. Ultrasound
3.5.5.3. Radiography
3.5.5.4. CAT SCAN
3.5.5.5. Diagnostic laparoscopy

3.5.6. Damage control surgery

3.5.6.1. Indications
3.5.6.2. Phases of damage control surgery

3.6. Pelvic trauma

3.6.1. Pelvis
3.6.2. Anatomical Review
3.6.3. Evaluation and Management

3.6.3.1. Urethral, perineal, rectal, vaginal and buttocks examination

3.6.4. Complementary Diagnostic Tests

3.6.4.1. Simple radiology
3.6.4.2. CAT SCAN

3.7. Orthopedic trauma

3.7.1. Orthopedics
3.7.2. Primary review and resuscitation of patients with potentially life-threatening extremity injuries

3.7.2.1. Severe arterial hemorrhage and traumatic amputation
3.7.2.2. Bilateral femur fracture
3.7.2.3. Crush syndrome, catastrophic limb or complex limb injury

3.7.3. Secondary revision, limb-threatening injuries

3.7.3.1. History
3.7.3.2. Physical Examination
3.7.3.3. Open fractures and joint injuries
3.7.3.4. Vascular injuries
3.7.3.5. Compartment Syndrome
3.7.3.6. Neurological lesion secondary to fracture or dislocation

3.7.4. Other Lesions

3.7.4.1. Contusions and lacerations
3.7.4.2. Joint and ligament injuries
3.7.4.3. Fractures

3.7.5. Principles of Immobilization

3.7.5.1. Introduction and Indications
3.7.5.2. Femur Fracture
3.7.5.3. Knee injuries
3.7.5.4. Tibia fracture
3.7.5.5. Ankle Fracture
3.7.5.6. Injuries of upper extremity and hand

3.7.6.    Rehabilitation

3.7.6.1. Introduction and justification of rehabilitation in the ICU
3.7.6.2. Training of the Teaching Staff
3.7.6.3. Rehabilitation therapies

3.7.6.3.1. General care guidelines

3.7.6.3.1.1. Nursing: general care
3.7.6.3.1.2. Orthotic corrections

3.7.6.3.2. Rehabilitative treatment

3.7.6.3.2.1. Immobility syndrome

3.7.6.3.2.1.1. Level 0
3.7.6.3.2.1.2. Level 1
3.7.6.3.2.1.3. Level 2
3.7.6.3.2.1.4. Level 3
3.7.6.3.2.1.5. Level 4
3.7.6.3.2.1.6. Electrotherapy

3.7.6.3.2.2. Respiratory techniques

3.7.6.3.2.2.1. Secretion Drainage
3.7.6.3.2.2.2. Ventilatory Techniques
3.7.6.3.2.2.3. Occupational Therapy

3.8. Vertebro-spinal cord trauma

3.8.1. Vertebro-spinal cord
3.8.2. Anatomy Recap
3.8.3. Injury mechanism
3.8.4. Evaluation of the spinal cord injury

3.8.4.1. Neurological evaluation of the spinal cord injured person
3.8.4.2. Rectal Examination

3.8.5. Management of the spinal cord injury

3.9. Vertebro-spinal cord trauma

3.9.1. Classification of spinal cord injury
3.9.2. Treatment
3.9.3. Complications in spinal cord injury
3.9.4. Treatment of skin alterations
3.9.5. Prevention and treatment of joint contractures
3.9.6. Treatment of spasticity
3.9.7. Treatment of gastrointestinal disturbances
3.9.8. Treatment of genitourinary disorders
3.9.9. Sexuality and fertility
3.9.10. Occupational therapy and physiotherapy
3.9.11. Psychology
3.9.12. Functional outcomes

3.10. Penetrating trauma

3.10.1. Penetrating trauma
3.10.2. Definition
3.10.3. Evaluation of specific penetrating injuries

3.10.3.1. Introduction
3.10.3.2. Thoracoabdominal injuries
3.10.3.3. Anterior abdominal wounds, non-surgical management
3.10.3.4. Flank and dorsal injuries, non-surgical management
3.10.3.5. Evaluation of other specific injuries

3.10.3.5.1. Diaphragmatic lesions
3.10.3.5.2. Duodenal lesions
3.10.3.5.3. Pancreatic lesion
3.10.3.5.4. Urogenital lesions
3.10.3.5.5. Hollow viscera lesions
3.10.3.5.6. Solid organ injuries

3.10.4. Management and Treatments

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