Cardiac Trauma

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (51 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

8 Jun 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Cardiac trauma, a critical condition resulting from either blunt or penetrating injuries, presents a spectrum of outcomes from minor, self-resolving arrhythmias to fatal injuries. Rapid fatality is common, with approximately 90% of individuals with lethal cardiac trauma dying before reaching the hospital. Survival rates for those who do reach medical facilities range from 20% to 75%. The evaluation, management, and treatment of cardiac trauma involve a systematic approach guided by Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocols.

Blunt and penetrating cardiac injuries require different diagnostic strategies, ranging from electrocardiograms and cardiac-specific troponins to echocardiography and point-of-care ultrasound. In stable patients, computed tomography and transesophageal echocardiography offer detailed imaging to guide treatment decisions. Management of cardiac trauma varies depending on the injury. Dysrhythmias may require advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and potential electrical cardioversion; myocardial contusions are treated supportively; and cardiac ruptures necessitate surgical intervention. Penetrating injuries generally require operative management, with techniques to control bleeding and repair lacerations being crucial. Interprofessional teamwork is vital in managing cardiac trauma, ensuring comprehensive care from initial assessment through to definitive treatment. Despite advancements in medical care, the survival rate for traumatic cardiac arrest remains low, highlighting the need for rapid, coordinated intervention to improve outcomes. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence in performing the recommended evaluation of patients with cardiac trauma and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach when managing this condition. 


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify common mechanisms of injury associated with cardiac trauma.

  • Evaluate a patient with cardiac trauma.

  • Implement the appropriate management for each type of cardiac trauma.

  • Apply interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and outcomes of patients with cardiac trauma.

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