National Grand Rounds: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: A high Index of suspicion is the key

Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Corporate/PSG, Corporate/ PSG

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)

HCA Healthcare National Grand Rounds allow industry leaders and subject matter experts the opportunity to offer their expertise on innovations in medicine, wellbeing, health equity and more through the world of videography. Our team travels to your facility to film National Grand Rounds presentations and will publish the videos to our online library.

1. Analyze the concept of Intra-abdominal pressure, classification and concept of acute compartment syndrome
2. Define the etiology and pathology of Acute compartment syndrome
3. Review concept of open abdomen and discuss techniques of temporary closure

HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Release Date: 08/06/2025

Expiration Date: 08/06/2027

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