OVERVIEW

PDtr-Pediatrics - Trauma: Abdominal Trauma; Head Injuries; Upper Extremity Fractures is organized by American Medical Seminars (AMS), Inc. This course has been approved for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Release Date: July 1, 2020
Expiration Date: July 1, 2023

TOPIC 1: Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Children.
Upon completion of this session, using evidence-based medicine and published guidelines, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP
• Recognize injury mechanisms and clinical findings that are characteristic of solid organ injury and hollow viscus injury in children.
• Integrate the role of various laboratory and radiologic tests in the diagnosis of solid organ injury and hollow viscus injury in children.
• Develop and employ appropriate management strategies for children with significant intra-abdominal injuries.
• Appraise recent data regarding the utility of focused abdominal sonography in trauma (FAST) in pediatric trauma.

TOPIC 2: Head Injuries in the Pediatric Patient.
Upon completion of this session, using evidence-based medicine and guidelines from the 4th International Symposium on Concussion in Sport, the participants should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP
• Describe the pathophysiology and, using evidence-based medicine, develop clinical strategies for the emergency treatment of severe head injury in childhood.
• Apply an evidence-based medicine approach to decisions regarding obtaining a CT scan in children after minor head trauma.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions in pediatric patients.
• Demonstrate the use of currently recommended management approaches in children with concussions.

TOPIC 3: Upper Extremity Fractures in Children
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
• Develop an age-appropriate evaluation to upper extremity fractures in children.
• Detect common upper extremity fractures using common diagnostic and radiographic techniques.
• Evaluate indications for emergent and outpatient orthopedic consultation in children with upper extremity injuries.

State-required Topic(s)

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

FACULTY

Jeffrey Seiden

MD, MHA, FAAPPediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Rakesh Mistry

MD, MSPediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicianpediatrist

SPECIALITIES

PediatricsTrauma

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