Brachial Plexus Injuries

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (34 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The earliest written description of a brachial plexus injury (BPI) is attributed to Homer circa 800 BC in his depiction of a battle during which Hector struck Teucer over the clavicle with a rock, rendering him incapable of wielding his bow in The Iliad. In the simplest terms, the brachial plexus can be thought of as 5 nerve roots (C5 through T1), which originate in the posterior triangle of the neck and extend into the axilla and terminate in five nerves: musculocutaneous, axillary, radial, median, and ulnar. This activity reviews the pathophysiology, causes, presentation and diagnosis of brachial plexus injuries and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in its management.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the causes of brachial plexus injuries.
  • Describe the presentation of a patient with brachial plexus injury.
  • Summarize the evaluation of a patient with brachial plexus injury.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by brachial plexus injury

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