Blunt Trauma to the Abdomen

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Diagnosis and Assessment 
3. Epidemiology 
4. Pathophysiology 
5. Etiology 
6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
7. Classification 
8. Managing Unstable Patients with Blunt Trauma in the Abdomen   
9. Stable Patient Management 
10. Clinical Indications for Laparotomy 
11. Special Considerations 
12. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Blunt Trauma to the Abdomen. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Discuss the most common causes of blunt abdominal trauma in both adults and children. 
2. Recognize the differences in mechanisms and injury patterns. 
3. Describe how diagnostic tools can assist with detecting and managing abdominal injuries in patients who have experienced trauma. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.