This activity discusses evaluating and managing brachycephaly, a pediatric skull deformity marked by a shortened anteroposterior length and widened biparietal diameter. This activity is essential for clinicians involved in pediatric care and emphasizes the distinction between positional and synostotic brachycephaly, highlighting the rising incidence of infant positional skull deformities since 1992. With positional brachycephaly and plagiocephaly affecting 20% to 50% of infants in the US, accurate diagnosis becomes pivotal in determining appropriate treatment modalities.The intricate anatomy of the infant skull is explored, emphasizing the role of cranial sutures in facilitating growth and protecting the developing brain. The occurrence of craniosynostosis is discussed, offering insights into its impact on cranial development. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the etiology of brachycephaly while considering both non-synostotic and synostotic variants. By examining the historical context of the increased incidence linked to supine sleep positioning recommendations, this activity equips healthcare professionals with knowledge essential for managing and treating brachycephalic conditions in infants.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/126812
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Soft Tissue & Bone