Assignment: Pathophysiology in Disaster and Trauma Situations
Write a 1500 to 2000 word APA formatted essay of the following topics:
o Differentiate among several types of shock: cardiogenic, hypovolemic, obstructive, distributive, and septic. Explain the pathophysiology of each.
o Discuss the risks of morbidity and mortality and the preparation and prevention measures for one type of natural disaster
o Explain how to set up for disaster closet in the emergency department. What items should it contain? Who should have access? Should it be locked? What type of drills should be conducted?
o Elaborate on the pathophysiology of burns. Differentiate between first, second, and third degree burns. What are the potential complications of each?
o Discuss the pathogenesis and progression of ebola. What safety concerns were addressed during the 2014 outbreak?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.