Title: Lessson 12-3 Chest 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 a chest trauma

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

Cognitive Learning Objectives

- 12-3.1 Discuss MOI for chest injury (blunt & penetrating, energy & injury)
- 12-3.2 List the anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology of the thoracic/chest cavity & respiratory system
- 12-3.3 Differentiate between a pneumothorax (open, simple & tension) & hemothorax
- 12-3.4 Describe the assessment & management of a patient with a suspected chest (open and closed) injury

Affective Objectives

- No affective objectives identified

Psychomotor Objectives

- 12-3.1 Demonstrate the assessment & management of a patient with a suspected chest (open and closed) 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.

- Chest Injuries (35:20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMtlONyxJ-w