UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital is an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Level II Trauma Center. As a Level II trauma center, the emergency department physicians and surgeons are required to obtain 10 hours of trauma related Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit per year to perform procedures safely and remain current with trauma care and management. Through quality reviews, this course was designed for the trauma response team to attend as yearly education for quality trauma care. As a result of this activity, participants, as members of the healthcare team will be able to: Identify common life-threatening imaging findings in patients with blunt or penetrating trauma. Discuss spine and vertebral trauma. Review the algorithm for management and treatment of traumatically injured patients. Explain the importance of Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR). Identify and management of pediatric abuse patients. Define symptoms and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Assess and management of OB trauma patients. Define orthopedic trauma management and treatment. Discuss the importance of airway management in trauma patients. Improve mass casualty preparedness.
- Provider:University of Wisconsin-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership
- Activity Link: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/node/54538
- Start Date: 2025-01-30 06:00:00
- End Date: 2025-01-30 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AAPA Category 1 Credit™️: 8.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 8.0 hours
Nursing: 8.0 hours
Pharmacy: 8.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 8.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Live Course
- CME Finder Type: Conference
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: General Surgery