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Emergency Department Management of Maxillofacial Trauma - Trauma EXTRA Supplement (Trauma CME)

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  • The main cause of death in severe facial injury is airway obstruction. As with any trauma, perform ABCDE’s first.
  • Signs of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak include clear rhinorrhea, subcutaneous emphysema, mental status changes, new malocclusion, or limited extraocular movements. Studies have shown that a persistent CSF leak increase the risk for future meningitis.
  • Midface bleeding can be difficult to control. Even relatively minor facial injuries (such as nasal fractures and displaced mandibular fractures) may cause continued slow bleeding that may lead to eventual need for aggressive resuscitation.
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Publication Information
Authors

Reena Sheth, MD; Rebecca K. Smith, ScB; Janelle S. Lambert, MD, MS-HPEd

Peer Reviewed By

Michael P. Jones, MD, FACEP, FAAEM; Drew Clare, MD

Publication Date

October 15, 2024

CME Expiration Date

October 15, 2027    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma credits, subject to your state and institutional approval.

Pub Med ID: 39353207

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