Title: Pediatrics – Trauma: Pain Management; Upper Extremity Fractures; Physical Child Abuse
Faculty: John M. Loiselle, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Rakesh D. Mistry, M.D., M.S. and Richard J. Scarfone, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2017 Expiration Date: July 1, 2020
TOPIC 1: Pain Management in the Office and ED
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Employ the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American College of Emergency Physicians fasting guidelines for procedural sedation.
- Manage the pain associated with specific illnesses or injuries commonly seen in an office setting.
- Manage the pain and sedation needs of children with specific illnesses or injuries commonly seen in an ED.
TOPIC 2: Upper Extremity Fractures in Children
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Develop an age-appropriate evaluation to upper extremity fractures in children.
- Detect common upper extremity fractures using common diagnostic and radiographic techniques.
- Evaluate indications for emergent and outpatient orthopedic consultation in children with upper extremity injuries.
TOPIC 3: Clinical Clues to Detecting Child Physical Abuse
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Identify findings that are characteristic of physical abuse.
- Distinguish physical findings often confused with physical abuse.
- Formulate further evaluation based on the most recent AAP guidelines.
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