“WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED TRAUMA IN CRITICAL CARE NURSING

Resource Persons: DR. Swati A. Ingale, PhD Nursing (ATCN Provider) & Mrs. Mayuri V. More, MSc. Nursing (ATCN Provider)

Date: 5th And 6th July, 2024

Time: 10 am to 4:30 pm

ATTENDEES:

First year M.Sc. Nursing 05, Second year M.Sc. Nursing -08,

First year MSc Nursing in NPCC - 05, Second year MSc Nursing in NPCC - 04 students,

15 Nurses from Gambia.

AIM:

This workshop aims to provide hands on skill building sessions to enhance future Nurse Practitioners to deliver comprehensive patient Care.

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the Workshop Participants will be able to

To demonstrate systematic approach in initial assessment of trauma patient.

To describe the system specific management of trauma patient.

To demonstrate trauma management skills on simulated real-life situations.

Registration Process :

Google registration form and pre test link provided the day of workshop at 10:00 am

Registration and pre-test link - https://forms.gle/i46Xf7NJawfsXSax5

Feedback & post- test- https://forms.gle/iz4bA9unP2UJXzM47

Workshop Overview: The workshop began at 10:00 AM with registration and a pre-test. It featured theory sessions and skill stations over two days.

Day 1:

Session 1: Initial Assessment in Trauma Patient (Dr. Mrs. Swati A. Ingale)

Focused on assessing and prioritizing treatment based on injuries, vital signs, and injury mechanisms, emphasizing efficient assessment of vital functions.

Session 2: Airway and Ventilatory Management (Mrs. Mayuri V. More)

Highlighted the importance of airway and ventilatory assessment in trauma care, discussing scenarios such as head trauma, maxillofacial trauma, neck and laryngeal trauma, and airway obstruction.

Skill Session:

Demonstrations on cervical spine stabilization and helmet removal, with student participation.

Day 2:

Session 1: Spinal Trauma

Addressed managing life-threatening injuries and minimizing spinal movement until injuries are excluded, recommending early consultation with specialists.

Session 2: Head Injury

Covered securing the airway for comatose patients, performing neurological examinations, using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and conducting rapid neurological assessments.

Skill Session:

Practiced needle decompression and endotracheal intubation.

The workshop concluded with a post-test, student feedback, and a vote of thanks by PG students.