Tracheal trauma is uncommon but is typically caused by iatrogenic, inhalation, penetrating, and blunt injuries that are primarily acute (eg, a stab or crush injury) or subacute (eg, an overinflated endotracheal tube against the trachea for a prolonged period) in duration.[6] Blunt trauma to the neck may result in shearing of the trachea, usually within 3 cm of the carina. Tracheal lacerations can be transverse, spiral, or longitudinal, with varying degrees of tissue involvement. Most experts believe the incidence of tracheal trauma is underestimated as iatrogenic injuries are underreported, and patients with traumatic injuries often die before arriving at the hospital. Regardless of the mechanism, early diagnosis and surgical repair are crucial to reducing complications and loss of respiratory function.Tracheal trauma management should be tailored to the patient’s injuries, clinical presentation, and nature of the tracheal injury, which typically requires the collaboration of a interprofessional team. This activity for healthcare professionals aims to enhance learners’ competence in determining the appropriate evaluation and management approach for tracheal trauma and fostering effective interprofessional teamwork to improve outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/40588
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - 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), Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Head & Neck, Hospital Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Obstetric Anesthesia, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Spine, Surgical Critical Care, Thoracic Anesthesia, Trauma