Module 6: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Segment 8: General Trauma Inpatient Concerns
Pain assessment/scoring tools
Analgesia/anesthesia delivery devices (PCA, epidural, pain balls, etc.)
Local and regional anesthesia: Nerve blocks, fascial blocks (e.g., fascia iliaca block)
Wound closure and removal: sutures, glue, staples
Wound care: protocols, cleaning solutions, enzymatic agents, topical medications, dressings, cultures, etc.
Complex wound management
Wound care consultation
Leech and magot therapy
Tetanus prophylaxis
Rabies prophylaxis
Dislocation/subluxation reduction and care
Casts and splints: routine care, splitting, removal
Continuous passive motion (CPM) devices
Physical therapy consultation
Crutch fitting, walking, stairs, transfers, scooters, wheelchairs, etc.
Patient discharge instructions related to wounds and orthopedic injuries
VTE screening and prophylaxis
SCDs (sizing, placement, management, troubleshooting)
The patient requiring continuous heparin infusion