Do you ever look back on a case and see the signs you missed? Wonder why you got stuck on the wrong thing and didn’t see the patient clearly? Nurse Gwenny is back on the show to share a case that highlights the dangers of making assumptions in trauma care.

We discuss the subtle signs of the patient’s deterioration, why they were so easy to miss, and what we can learn from the case. You'll learn how anchoring bias can cloud your judgment, how to assess shock index, and which critical tool is underused in trauma care. This episode will help you sharpen your assessment skills and better manage the next trauma case!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Initial assessment of a trauma case
• Why hemorrhagic shock was missed
• The emotional impact of nursing
• Learning from your mistakes without shutting down
• Shock index for trauma assessment
• Trauma patients and thirst
• How to avoid anchoring bias
• The ER Nurse’s Clinical Field Guide

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