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Geriatric Trauma Considerations

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Course Overview

Geriatric Trauma Considerations

Author: Molina Allen, MSN, RN, CCRN

There are unique challenges to treating the geriatric population. This is especially true in complex critical health events that may exacerbate underlying comorbidities and conditions. Trauma is divided into three main categories: penetrating, blunt, and decelerating. The effects of trauma may result in contusions, fractures, organ damage or failure, hemorrhage, and subsequent clotting disorders. The geriatric population is inherently at a higher risk for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, osteoporosis, and cognitive disorders. This requires a targeted and careful approach to managing acute trauma coinciding with conditions that carry the risk of increased injury from trauma, poorer healing capabilities, and less optimal outcomes. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definition 
  3. Epidemiology 
  4. Assessment 
  5. Pathophysiology 
  6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
  7. Treatment 
  8. Complications 
  9. Nursing Care Considerations 
  10. 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 Geriatric Trauma Considerations. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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 inherent risks of trauma injury with the geriatric population. 
  2. Analyze reasons this population is at higher rates of morbidity and mortality. 
  3. Understand risk factors and considerations of pathophysiology that contribute to poor outcomes. 
  4. Describe signs and symptoms of trauma sequelae for individuals 65 years of age and older. 
  5. Summarize nursing and multidisciplinary care needs for geriatric trauma patients. 

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

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

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.

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Course created on: January 03, 2025

Course Expires on: January 03, 2028

Course Offering: #618

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