Service Description

Participants will attend a synchronous 4 hour clinical experience managed by trained, credentialed clinical faculty. Patients for this event include a trauma patient with a pneumothorax and a patient with ARDS who is ventilator-dependent. Learning Objectives: Participants in all clinical experiences will: 1.Work within an interprofessional healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism and effective communication techniques. 2.Communicate with a medical provider or colleague using appropriate SBAR technique 3.Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique and patient safety interventions, 4.Develop hypotheses, act, and evaluate outcomes based on recognition, analysis, and prioritization of relevant cues. 5.Appropriately identify, perform, and document relevant focused patient assessments 6.Safely and accurately administer ordered medications, to include performing dosage calculation accurately. 7.Provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations. 8.Identify and appropriately respond to the educational needs of patients, family members, and caregivers. Additionally, during this clinical experience, participants will: 1.Demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive and focused assessment of a patient with a traumatic chest injury, recognizing signs of pneumothorax and other possible complications. 2.Apply knowledge of chest tube insertion and management to the care of a patient with a pneumothorax, including monitoring for potential complications and managing patient discomfort. 3.Demonstrate understanding of care principles for a ventilator-dependent patient, including monitoring vital signs, ventilator settings, managing sedation, and providing oral care. 4.Apply the principles of mechanical ventilation management and weaning protocols in the care of a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). 5.Implement strategies to prevent common ICU complications, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, and pressure ulcers. 6.Reflect on personal stress and emotional responses when dealing with high-intensity situations in the ICU, demonstrating self-care strategies and resilience.