PDem-Pediatrics - Emergencies: Trauma/Fractures; Appendicitis; Visual Diagnosis

PDem-Pediatrics - Emergencies: Trauma/Fractures; Appendicitis; Visual Diagnosis is organized by American Medical Seminars (AMS), Inc. This course has been approved for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2020  
Expiration Date: July 1, 2023

TOPIC 1: Trauma in the Pediatric Patient
Upon completion of this session, using evidence-based medicine and guidelines from the 4th International Symposium on Concussion in Sport, the participants should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP
• Describe the pathophysiology and, using evidence-based medicine, develop clinical strategies for the emergency treatment of head injury/concussion in childhood.
• Apply an evidence-based medicine approach to decisions regarding obtaining a CT scan in children after minor head trauma.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions in pediatric patients.
• Recognize common pediatric fractures and learn how to manage them and when to refer to Orthopedics.

TOPIC 2: Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of Appendicitis in Childhood
Upon completion of this session, using evidence-based medicine, the participant should be able to: EBM COMP
• Review the pathophysiology of appendicitis.
• Associate the pathophysiology of appendicitis with the signs and symptoms.
• Analyze various diagnostic approaches to appendicitis in childhood.
• Criticize the care provided in several cases of appendicitis missed at the time of initial ED evaluation.

TOPIC 3: Visual Diagnosis
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP
• Demonstrate the ability to identify diagnoses in children by simple visual inspection.
• Discriminate among common pediatric diagnoses by asking appropriate historical questions.
• Employ Evidence-Based Medicine and Guideline based management of diseases such as Lyme, Bell’s Palsy, DKA, and other commonly seen disorders.