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  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
  • Resuscitation

Diaphragmatic Hernia

A diaphragmatic hernia occurs when abdominal contents migrate into the thoracic cavity through a defect in the diaphragm. This condition may be congenital, resulting from developmental abnormalities, or acquired due to trauma or surgical complications. This course reviews the types of diaphragmatic hernia, including congenital diaphragmatic hernias, which frequently cause respiratory distress in neonates, with high morbidity and mortality despite medical advancements, and acquired diaphragmatic hernias, which vary in presentation, from subtle symptoms to severe complications like intestinal strangulation, requiring urgent surgical repair. Diagnostic imaging and treatment, typically including resuscitation, surgical intervention, and, in some cases, minimally invasive techniques or mesh reinforcement for large defects, are also discussed. Participants also gain an in-depth understanding of the clinical presentations and implementation of individualized surgical repair strategies. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in identifying diaphragmatic hernias, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach when managing this condition to improve outcomes.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 8 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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