Faculty

Needs Statement

Vascular injury remains a primary cause of exsanguinating hemorrhage and death after trauma.  The evolution of vascular injury care, particularly adjuncts related to endovascular modalities, provides modern trauma practitioners with an expanded array of tools for the care of these patients.

Target Audience

Trauma Practitioners

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the current capabilities and limitations of the use of CTA in the evaluation of vascular injuries in the extremities
2. Discuss the technique and early results of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) for trauma
3. Measure the early results with the use of endovascular treatment for vascular injuries

Accreditation

CME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

ACGME Competencies

• Patient care

Faculty Disclosure

Acknowledgement

This activity is jointly provided by the University of Kentucky and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.