Pelvic fractures may be caused by damage to the pelvic ring’s components, including the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx. Pelvic fractures often result from high-impact trauma and are frequently accompanied by additional injuries elsewhere in the body. Early stable fixation reduces blood transfusion requirements, systemic complications, and hospital stay durations and enhances overall survival. Computed tomography scans help assess pelvic anatomic integrity and detect bleeding.This activity emphasizes the significance of avoiding excessive pelvic movement and establishing large-bore intravenous access for pain management and fluid and inotropic administration. The activity also introduces the Young-Burgess classification system, which provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of pelvic ring injuries. This classification system aids trauma and emergency physicians in tailoring initial treatments and conveying vital information to orthopedic surgeons managing these complex cases. Additionally, the activity discusses the common vascular, neurologic, and visceral injuries associated with pelvic fractures, emphasizing the need for meticulous evaluation to rule out potentially severe complications. Participants learn about corona mortis, an anastomosis that can lead to substantial blood loss within the pelvis if damaged. Potential injuries like this highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the comprehensive care of patients with pelvic fractures.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/26862
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
Nursing: 2.0 hours
Pharmacy: 2.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 2.0 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: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma