Stay current on your surgical knowledge and earn CDE credit with the Clinical Review—a
monthly educational offering from ACOMS.
This month’s Clinical Review: Anesthetic
Considerations in the Acutely Injured Patient.
Effective management of the acutely
traumatized patient requires cooperation and
communication between a team of physicians. The initial survey of the patient should occur
immediately on arrival to the health care facility and must assess if the patient is in an
imminent life-threatening condition. A systematic approach should be followed. This activity
addresses the importance of the airway in maxillofacial trauma, airway examination and
management, physical examination, anesthetic strategies, basic principles of management,
and postoperative airway support.
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instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Anesthetic Considerations in the
Acutely Injured Patient has been approved for one (1) hour of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) credit.