Toxic Wounds' of Gulf War 1

Toxic Wounds' of Gulf War 1


Identification: MSNJ1907
Issue: May-June 2019
Volume: Vol. 28/No. 3
Credits (Post Test and/or Evaluation Required)
Available until 06/30/2021
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Description

Approximately 25%-33% (175,000-210,000) of deployed Veterans are experiencing Gulf War illness, presumably from detected an undetected hazardous exposures. Meanwhile, scientific debates continue regarding terminology, definitions, and etiology. Specific military cultural care is needed for their health concerns.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to identify the importance of asking about military service when performing a nursing assessment of a Gulf War veteran.

Learning Engagement Activity:
1. Review the Department of Defense Gulf War Illness Research Program (DODGWIRP) document at http://cdmrp.army.mil/gwirp/pd... to gain an understanding of the environmental exposures during the Gulf War 1/Desert Storm and resultant chronic problems associated with Gulf War Illness (GWIL)/Chronic Multisymptom Illness (CMI)

Contact hours available until 6/30/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author(s), editor, editorial board, content reviewers, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Information:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5387. Licensees in the state of California must retain this certificate for four years after the CNE activity is completed.

This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Michelle Boyd, MSN, RN, AMSN Education Director.

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gulf war 1 gw1 gwil toxic wounds exposures cmi ptsd military cultural care Patient Centered Care Population Specific Assessment

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Expired On: Jun 30, 2021

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Sandra LaPointe
10/7/19 3:57 pm

I know there is currently a lot of emphasis on veterans, but like the article suggests, medical providers should also be assessing those married to, or children of veterans as well.

Sonya Gaydon
4/26/20 9:46 pm

Very informative article that made me aware of some of the hurdles GW veterans encounter in regards to healthcare. The exposure to chemicals and traumatic situations that continue to affect patients physically and emotionally is something that I was not aware of. The lasting effects of neglect and abuse endured by family is not something I would have thought to assess before reading this article.

Brenda Williams
12/5/20 7:58 pm

What an eye opener. I feel like it all gets swept under the broad diagnosis of PTSD every time. So much more to what they are exposed to physically and mentally than what is ever reported back to those of us back home who need to be able to understand and care for those who put their lives on the line to protect ours.

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