Circulation of the Trauma Patient (PHTLS 9e BLS Edition)selected product title

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This interactive lecture discusses various types of shock related to traumatic injuries. Blood loss is not the only factor that can cause shock. Anything that slows down blood circulation will decrease oxygen delivery to the tissues and can cause shock. In trauma, such causes are distributive shock, cardiogenic shock, and, of course, hemorrhagic shock.

After completing this course, the practitioner will be able to:

• Describe shock pathophysiology.
• Recognize the clinical signs of shock.
• Explain basic shock treatment.
• Identify the modalities of fluid replacement.
• Explain the role of blood component replacement in the management of hemorrhagic shock.
• Describe special considerations in shock management (age, athletes, hypothermia, medications, pacemakers, and pregnancy).

Practitioners who successfully complete the Circulation of the Trauma Patient (PHTLS 9e BLS Edition) course are eligible for 0.5 hours of continuing education through CAPCE.