Grand Rounds: Potpourri of Pediatric Hand Injuries

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1. To identify the most common traumatic hand injuries in the pediatric population 2. To differentiate between non-surgical and surgical treatment of common hand injuries. 3. To recognize the most worrisome pediatric hand pathology

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

Despite advancements in pediatric healthcare, there remains a significant gap in the comprehensive understanding and management of pediatric hand injuries. This highlights the need for enhanced training, research, and clinical guidelines to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pediatric hand injuries.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

04-22-2026

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The following presenter has indicated that there are no financial relationship with an ineligible companies: Julie Samora, MD. PhD The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: All relationships have been mitigated The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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