Abstract

The standardized trauma response tool is an evidence based Capstone developed for emergency departments or trauma centers of care. The tool, in the familiar form of an algorithm, will ensure optimal trauma patient care by providing the team with visual prompting of a systematic process flow.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Rachel B. Weber

Author Details

Rachel B. Weber, MSN, College of Health Professions, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Rural Trauma, Trauma Algorithm, Trauma Level IV and V

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Development of a standardized trauma response tool

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The standardized trauma response tool is an evidence based Capstone developed for emergency departments or trauma centers of care. The tool, in the familiar form of an algorithm, will ensure optimal trauma patient care by providing the team with visual prompting of a systematic process flow.