Traumatic Chest Wall Injuries

March 25, 2025| 0700-0800 ONLINE ONLY

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This webinar will provide an overview of the key management strategies for patients presenting with chest wall trauma. Strategies covered include imaging, risk stratification, analgesia, surgical stabilization, and respiratory and physiotherapy interventions. Following the latest available research, case studies will be used to discuss the clinical implications of each management strategy.

Presenter: Dr. Claire Lauer, MD | Trauma Surgeon

Objectives:

• Recognize and understand the mechanisms of chest wall injuries.
• Review anatomy and pathophysiology of chest wall injuries and concomitant comorbidities.
• Understand the prehospital, emergency, surgical, and ongoing assessment and treatment.
• Discuss best practices in management through case studies.

Accreditation:

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

Designated Credit Statement:  PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™.  Physicians claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure: None

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