This learner-paced activity is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to confidently care for patients with thoracic trauma, including a review of thoracic anatomy and physiology, evidence-based approaches to trauma care, and how to set up for and manage a patient requiring tube thoracostomy, in an effort to build a strong foundation for recognizing critical injuries that require urgent action.

Please note that due to copyright issues, this is only available to Texas Health employees. You will need an access code to proceed.

If you are interested in completing this activity, please email [email protected] using your Texas Health email address.