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StatPearls, LLC

  • Blood Transfusion
  • Fractures, Bone

Pelvic Fracture

Pelvic fractures may be caused by damage to the pelvic ring’s components, including the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx. Pelvic fractures often result from high-impact trauma and are frequently accompanied by additional injuries elsewhere in the body. Early stable fixation reduces blood transfusion requirements, systemic complications, and hospital stay durations and enhances overall survival. Computed tomography scans help assess pelvic anatomic integrity and detect bleeding. This activity emphasizes the significance of avoiding excessive pelvic movement and establishing large-bore intravenous access for pain management and fluid and inotropic administration. The activity also introduces the Young-Burgess classification system, which provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of pelvic ring injuries. This classification system aids trauma and emergency physicians in tailoring initial treatments and conveying vital information to orthopedic surgeons managing these complex cases. Additionally, the activity discusses the common vascular, neurologic, and visceral injuries associated with pelvic fractures, emphasizing the need for meticulous evaluation to rule out potentially severe complications. Participants learn about corona mortis, an anastomosis that can lead to substantial blood loss within the pelvis if damaged. Potential injuries like this highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the comprehensive care of patients with pelvic fractures.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 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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