In the United States, approximately 2 million patients present annually to the emergency department for facial lacerations. The vast number of structures and functions that can be disrupted by facial lacerations highlights the complexity of facial anatomy, particularly when considering the potential for skeletal injury to accompany soft tissue injury. Appropriate management of facial lacerations requires understanding facial anatomy, suture techniques, wound contamination and infection prophylaxis guidelines, and the indications for specialist consultation. This activity reviews facial laceration mechanisms and details repair techniques, highlighting the role of the interprofessional team in optimizing outcomes for patients with facial lacerations.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/131888
- 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)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - 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: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine