Barotrauma and Assessment of the Tympanic Membrane in the Hyperbaric Setting
Tracking # 20-853927
$15.00
What you'll learn
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Identify the anatomy of the ear.
Identify the purpose of the tympanic membrane.
Describe how to assess the tympanic membrane.
Identify risks of barotrauma to the tympanic membrane in the HBO setting
List signs of barotrauma to the tympanic membrane.
Describe methods to decrease risks of barotrauma.
Course overview
A discussion on the different types of barotrauma encountered in diving and hyperbaric medicine, followed by a focused discussion on assessment of the tympanic membrane (ear drum) in ear barotrauma. This course is free for Baromedical Nurses Association members. Click on the appropriate link on the BNA website to navigate to the course.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
The facilitators have no disclosures.