THAM Trauma Grand Rounds - The Cold Hard Facts: Hypothermia in Trauma

Overview

Target Audience

This online interprofessional educational enduring material is designed for all physicians and nurses involved in the care of trauma patients.  We also invite clinical staff to take this course.  Its purpose is to address the fact that there are rapidly changing technologies, procedures and pharmacology agents in dealing with trauma care.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:

  • Review impact of hypothermia on trauma patients
  • Recognize the difference between trauma patients and medicine patients
  • Review pathophysiology of hypothermia
  • Discuss various types of rewarming
  • Review cold injury types and treatment
  • Examine that trauma patients easily become hypothermic and start early measures to correct it
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 ACPE Credit(s)

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Texas Health Resources designates this knowledge-based activity for 0.75 ACPE Credit(s). Joint Accreditation Universal Activity Number: JA4008216-0000-25-014-H01-P
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.75 Attendance
  • 0.75 EMS Credit
    Texas Health Resources is an approved CE provider for EMS Providers (DSHS Program Approval Number: 600827) through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • 0.75 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Course opens: 
02/14/2025
Course expires: 
01/14/2026
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Accreditation

Available Credit

  • 0.75 ACPE Credit(s)

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Texas Health Resources designates this knowledge-based activity for 0.75 ACPE Credit(s). Joint Accreditation Universal Activity Number: JA4008216-0000-25-014-H01-P
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.75 Attendance
  • 0.75 EMS Credit
    Texas Health Resources is an approved CE provider for EMS Providers (DSHS Program Approval Number: 600827) through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • 0.75 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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