Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses
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Although hospitals are faced with the challenges of appropriately informing the public regarding health care and protecting the privacy of patients, a comprehensive policy concerning videotaping of trauma resuscitations can be developed to comply with regulatory bodies. Video recording of trauma team resuscitations can be utilized as an effective quality improvement tool to evaluate trauma team performance, psychomotor skills and techniques, and to identify educational needs related to specific trauma populations. Video recording of Trauma resuscitations is an effective tool for improving trauma team performance by educating clinical staff regarding roles and responsibilities.
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Hypothermia is a disorder that causes catastrophic dysfunction in the body's regulation of homeostasis. Trauma patients are at increased risk of hypothermia from both intrinsic and iatrogenic causes. ⋯ Many, but not all, have a role in the resuscitation of hypothermic trauma patients. The appropriate rewarming modality should be chosen based on the patient, hemodynamic stability, and the resources available.