Faculty

Needs Statement

Extremity compartment syndrome is considered a high-risk diagnosis for misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis (Tekwani et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2009;27:747-65).  Injured extremities that do not show obvious signs of vascular compromise may still possess limb threatening injuries and diagnosis can be difficult (Halvorson et al. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2011;19:495-504). Protocols to consistently and completely diagnose extremity vascular injuries and complications like compartment syndrome may improve functional outcome for trauma victims. 

Target Audience

Nurses (ED/ICU/Floor/OR), physician assistants and physicians

Objectives

After completing the activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify patients at risk for extremity vascular compromise.

2. Outline proper evaluation of patients at risk for extremity vascular compromise.

3. Detect signs of vascular compromise or compartment syndrome.

4. Indicate proper treatment of vascular compromise or compartment syndrome.

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 0.75 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

CNE
The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

This educational activity is offered for a maximum of 0.75 ANCC contact hours.

Provider #: 3-0008-01-18-563. In order to receive credit, participants complete this CNE activity and submit a credit application and evaluation form online. Certificates may be printed once the evaluation is completed.

Faculty Disclosure

Acknowledgement

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

In collaboration with UK College of Nursing Continuing Education Office.