Pelvic Fracture

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (29 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

29 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

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.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Develop a deep understanding of pelvic ring anatomy.

  • Determine a clinically appropriate diagnostic approach for evaluating a patient presenting with a potential pelvic fracture.

  • Implement evidence-based management strategies for patients with a pelvic fracture.

  • Develop interprofessional communication protocols when caring for patients with pelvic fractures, especially when creating short- and long-term management plans to improve outcomes.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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Really good questions, thank you for making pelvic fractures be understood in a relatively simple way.

Garrett A. on 2/21/2024

Anne W. on 3/29/2024

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