Splenic Injury

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

7 Apr 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The spleen, a vital intra-abdominal organ, is commonly injured, often leading to life-threatening bleeding. As the body's most vascular organ, splenic injuries often involve bleeding, leading to significant hemoperitoneum. Splenic trauma management requires an interprofessional healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, radiologists, intensivists, and laboratory personnel, who must be aware of the physiological and immunological changes that can occur. This multidisciplinary approach relies on factors such as hemodynamic stability and imaging results to determine the appropriate course of action. While most cases are conservatively managed with close observation, serial examinations, and blood tests to monitor for complications, surgical intervention may be necessary for hemodynamically unstable patients.

The choice between nonoperative, operative, or embolization approaches is contingent upon the patient's hemodynamic status, imaging results, and the clinical judgment of the treating team. In cases of traumatic injuries, surgical intervention can be promptly initiated, with postoperative care addressing any immunocompromised status following splenectomy. Motor vehicle accidents, blunt trauma, and falls are primary causes of splenic injury, often leading to substantial blood loss and potentially life-threatening complications. Radiological adjuncts, notably the focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) and computed tomography (CT) scans, are crucial in diagnosis. This activity offers insights into both nonoperative and operative interventions, shedding light on the features of fatal complications encountered during the treatment of splenic injuries. This activity guides healthcare providers to adopt new diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches, prioritizing patient outcomes and reducing morbidity and mortality risks.


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:

  • Identify signs and symptoms indicative of splenic injury in patients presenting with trauma or abdominal pain.

  • Implement appropriate management strategies for splenic injuries based on the severity of the injury and the patient's overall condition.

  • Select the most appropriate imaging modalities for diagnosing and monitoring splenic injuries based on patient characteristics and clinical presentation.

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals from various disciplines to manage splenic injuries, optimize patient care, and facilitate rehabilitation after splenic injury.

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 1.50 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
  • E-mail Address

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.

 

 
 

Reviews

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