Title: Lesson 12-4 Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module XII Trauma

Demonstrate an understanding and the skills required for the management of a patient with an abdominal/genitourinary trauma

At the end of this lesson and the associated lab activities students will be able to:

Cognitive Learning Objectives

- 12-4.1 Discuss MOI for abdominal injury (blunt & penetrating, energy & injury)
- 12-4.2 List the anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology of the abdominal cavity & genitourinary (both male & female) system
- 12-4.3 Describe the abdominal quadrants
- 12-4.4 Describe the differences between hollow & solid organs
- 12-4.5 Describe and demonstrate the assessment & management of a patient with a suspected abdominal (penetrating or blunt) or genitourinary injury
- 12-4.6 Explain special consideration related to a patient who has experienced an injury by sexual assault/abuse

Affective Objectives

- No affective objectives identified

Psychomotor Objectives

- 12-4.1 Demonstrate the assessment & management of a patient with a suspected abdominal (penetrating or blunt) or genitourinary injury

Online Video

Your instructor will recommend which videos to view for this lesson. All videos are valuable resources. Students may wish to view more to enhance their learning.

- Abdominal and GU Injuries Part 1 (33:17)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_BD6OYKMmw

- Abdominal and Gu Injuries Part 2 (18:24)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLeBCtbNldY