Dr Karen Wanersdorfer, Thoracic Trauma 2026 Common Spirit Trauma Symposium

The educational session will provided a comprehensive overview of thoracic trauma including relevant thoracic anatomy, mechanisms of injury, common traumatic injuries and principles of initial assessment and management.  Emphasis will be placed on recognizing potentially life threatening thoracic injuries, understanding the lcinical implications of blunt and penetrating trauma and identifying appropriate nursing priorities and interventions to support timely, evidence based care of the trauma patient.

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the relevant thoracic anatomy and physiologic structures involved in the assessment and management of thoracic trauma.
  • Differentiate between penetrating and blunt mechanisms of thoracic injury and describe their potential impact on the underlying thoracic structures.
  •  Identify common thoracic traumatic injuries and describe appropriate assessment, initial management and evidence based treatment strategies.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Trauma
Course opens: 
10/21/2026
Course expires: 
10/23/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Karen Wanersdorfer, DO.

St Anthony Hospital

 

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Trauma

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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