Talk to the Hand-Handout: Talk to the Hand

Handout: Talk to the Hand

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"Talk to the Hand," presented by Michael Trelow, Director of Trauma Quality at Brundage Group, is a trauma education event sanctioned by the Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA) and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The session, dated September 18, 2024, provides 1.0 contact hour of continuing nursing education.<br /><br />### Educational Objectives and Content<br /><br />The presentation focuses on root operation definitions, procedural coding, and the anatomy and common injuries of the hand. It covers surgical procedures such as excision, resection, extraction, and detachment, with distinctions between various methods of dealing with body parts—cutting out, moving, or transplanting tissues.<br /><br />### Anatomical and Injury Focus<br /><br />The comprehensive review spans:<br />- **Anatomy of the Hand**: Bones (scaphoid, Bennett’s, and boxer’s fractures), vascular supply, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and significant conditions like degloving and amputation.<br />- **Injury Coding**: Specific coding practices for devastating hand injuries, including amputations and surgical repairs. The document lists codes for various types of detachment and reattachment operations, repositioning with internal fixation devices, and nerve or tendon repairs.<br /><br />### Polling Questions and Practical Application<br /><br />Two polling questions are included to engage participants in practical decision-making:<br />1. The initial steps surgeons should take before operating on a hand injury (e.g., extended medical history or arteriogram).<br />2. Appropriate diagnosis codes for specific injuries (e.g., crush injury or degloving).<br /><br />### Conclusion and Contact Information<br /><br />Michael Trelow closes with gratitude, offering contact details for further communication or queries. This presentation reflects Trelow's expertise and the educational commitment of TCAA, emphasizing critical clinical judgment and procedural accuracy in trauma care. The content highlights the importance of staying current with anatomical, procedural, and coding knowledge for healthcare professionals specializing in trauma and hand injuries.

Keywords

Trauma Education

Michael Trelow

Brundage Group

TCAA

California Board of Registered Nursing

Hand Anatomy

Injury Coding

Surgical Procedures

Nursing Education

Trauma Care