Program #829 • Available Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Saturday, March 01, 2008

Sports Related Injuries in Children: Recognition and Management

 

Program Description

Approximately 30 million children in the United States participate in organized sports programs, and more than 30% will sustain a sports injury that is severe enough to warrant treatment by a physician or nurse. To effectively manage the care of children with sports injuries requires an appreciation of the physical and physiologic differences between children and adults that may cause children to be more vulnerable to injury. It also requires the ability to recognize the extent of the injury, when referral is indicated, and how quickly the young athlete can return to play. Such determinations are particularly important in a child who has suffered a head injury. Dr. Adirim reviews the sports that are most often associated with injuries, the types of injuries that are commonly sustained, and the steps that should be taken in evaluating an injured child athlete and making treatment recommendations. Injury prevention and identification of children at higher risk of injury are emphasized.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals with an interest in the prevention, prompt recognition, and appropriate management of sports-related injuries in children.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Wednesday, March 01, 2006. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.