NSA 4/21/23 TGR: Pancreaticduodenal Trauma 

Course Description:

This session allows for a multidisciplinary approach to provide trauma related educational opportunities pertinent to the patients that are treated at KP Vacaville. As a designated Level II trauma center at KP Vacaville, there is a demonstrated need to enhance the knowledge base and clinical management of trauma patients and increase the knowledge on current practices involving patient care.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe the mechanisms of injury associated with pancreaticduodenal (PD) trauma.
2. Identify the signs and symptoms associated with PD injuries.
3. Explain the appropriate diagnostic procedures that may assist in identifying PD injuries.
4. Summarize the surgical techniques used to treat PD injuries.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Napa/Solano Trauma Surgeons and Trauma Liaisons, Physicians that are consulted to provide their expertise to trauma patients when needed. 

Planning Committee:

Travis Gerlach MD, FACS, Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Department, KFH Vacaville
Amy Brammer, MSN, RN, TNS, CEN, CAISS, CSTR, Trauma Program Director, Trauma Department, KFH Vacaville
M. Evan Edminster RN, BSN, CNL, CFRN, TCRN, CEN, NHDP-BC Trauma Educator, Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Trauma Department, KFH Vacaville
 

Speaker:

Chris Bandy, MD, FACS

Asst. Chief of Trauma

DISCLOSURE:

The CME committee members, planners and reviewers and speakers of this activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse any brand-name products. 

CREDITS & ACCREDITATION:

Kaiser Napa/Solano is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The Kaiser Napa/Solano designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, + 1 trauma credit.