Trauma Grand Rounds: What Zone Are We In?  An Overview of the Management of Blunt and Penetrating Abdominal Trauma

May 29, 2025| 0700-0800 ONLINE ONLY

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This webinar will provide an overview of the key management strategies for patients presenting with blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma. Strategies covered include imaging, risk stratification, surgical stabilization, and evidence-based interventions. Following the latest available research, case studies will be used to discuss the clinical implications of each management strategy.

Presenter: Dr. Mariko Ferronato, DO | Trauma Surgeon

Objectives:

• Recognize retroperitoneal anatomy
• Define the retroperitoneal “zones” for abdominal trauma
• Describe causes of blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma
• List diagnostic tools that can be used to identify abdominal trauma
• Recognize criteria for surgically exploring each zone
• Understand how to obtain exposure of the different zones
• Identify surgical maneuvers for hemorrhage control
• Recognize non-surgical adjuncts to stop bleeding in the different zones

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

FUTURE DATES:

• September 12, 2025
• December 12, 2025