PREGNANCY TRAUMA

Course overview

TRAUMA IN PREGNANCY CAN RANGES FROM MILD, FOR EXAMPLE TRAUMA ASSOCIATED WITH A SINGLE FALL FROM STANDING HEIGHT OR HITTING THE ABDOMEN ON AN OBJECT SUCH AS AN OPEN DESK DRAWER, TO MAJOR, FOR EXAMPLE TRAUMA ASSOCIATED WITH PENETRATING INJURY OR HIGH FORCE BLUNT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMA IN PREGNANCY AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM MEMBERS IN COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE WELL-COORDINATED CARE AND ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS AND FAMILIES.