How to Make It Through Your First Night of Hand Call Saturday, October 17 Sat, Oct 17 5:00-6:00 p.m. CDT
Taking hand call for the first time can be overwhelming, with high-volume consults and urgent decision-making under pressure. This session provides a practical survival guide for residents and early-career surgeons, focusing on triage, common consults, and when to escalate care.
Real-world tips, call algorithms, and case examples will be shared to build confidence and efficiency.
Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:
Prioritize and triage common hand surgery consults.
Identify hand injuries requiring urgent operative intervention.
Apply safe and efficient initial management strategies.
Communicate effectively with emergency department teams and consultants.
Accreditation: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: The ASPS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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