Online - TQM Interprofessional Trauma Series: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Review Dr. Poulos's trauma series lecture, originally presented live at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando on 1/15/2025. This lecture provides an in-depth overview of pediatric blunt abdominal trauma, focusing on the mechanisms, types, and common causes of blunt abdominal trauma in children. Participants will learn to recognize and assess symptoms, ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis. The lecture will also cover evidence-based management and treatment strategies, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge to provide effective trauma care for pediatric patients.

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of blunt abdominal trauma in pediatric patients and understand the importance of timely and accurate assessment to guide treatment decisions.
  • Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to discuss evidence-based management and treatment protocols for pediatric patients with blunt abdominal trauma.
  • Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to identify appropriate interventions for pediatric patients with blunt abdominal trauma.

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Heaven Sippio at [email protected] 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME

    Nemours Children’s Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
01/15/2025
Course expires: 
01/14/2027
Cost:
$0.00

To view the full bio of faculty, please click on their name.

Course Director(s)

Nicholas Poulos, MD, FACS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Kamal Chavda

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jamie Harrison, MSN, RN, CPN, VA-BC, CNML

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Brian Kellogg, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Greg Olavarria, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Aaron Osgood, Paramedic, Critical Care paramedic, Flight paramedic, HazMat Tox Medic

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kaden Smith, DMSC, MSPA, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Nicholas Poulos, MD, FACS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Children's Disclosure Policy

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Professions

A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME

    Nemours Children’s Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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