Interactive trauma case · Intermediate
Blunt Chest Trauma and Rib Fractures: An Interactive Case for Trauma APPs
Evaluate chest pain and breathlessness after a workplace injury, then plan care for rib fractures and a traumatic hemothorax.
Estimated activity duration: 40 minutes. This estimate is not an automatic credit award.
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Trauma nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates seeking case-based review of clinical assessment and management.
Learning focus
- Primary survey and chest imaging
- Tube thoracostomy and drainage assessment
- RIG score and admission disposition
- Analgesia, rib stabilization, and pulmonary recovery
These topics reflect the existing activity. The public preview does not include assessment questions or answers.
CME and participation
This case’s verified activity cap is 1.0 credit. Available credit depends on tracked study time, the current activity cap, and prior purchases—not the estimated duration. Confirm the current cap and your eligible amount in your account before purchase.
TrAPP’s approved activity is designated for 50 AAPA Category 1 Self-Assessment CME credits, valid October 1, 2026–October 1, 2027 (AAPA reference CME-2015244). This does not mean every learner receives 50 credits.
Accounts and learning access are free; CME credits require purchase and a completed evaluation before a certificate is issued. NPs and PAs should confirm acceptance with their own licensing and certifying organizations.
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