Chapter 11: Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries



Read Chapter 11.

Your textbook has the most detailed and expanded information for each topic. There are chapter workbook assignments to complete with each lesson.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of rib fracture, flail chest, pneumothorax, penetrating chest injury, evisceration, and pelvic injuries.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of hemothorax, subcutaneous emphysema (SCE), and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
  • Identify which organs and vessels in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis are susceptible to injury.
  • Demonstrate the care for injuries to the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.
  • Demonstrate pelvic binding.