Geriatric Head Trauma: Subdural Hematoma

Pittsburgh, PA US
March 4, 2026

This presentation will discuss the causes of subdural hematoma and the operative treatment options.  The operating room staff will review the set-up of instruments, equipment needed supplies for an emergency craniotomy.

Target Audience

Nurses and Surgical Technicians

Learning Objectives

Discuss the causes of a traumatic subdural hematoma

 Describe the operative management of a subdural hematoma.

 List the instruments, equipment and supplies needed for an emergent traumatic craniotomy

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/04/2026
Course expires: 
04/02/2026
Event starts: 
03/04/2026 - 6:30am EST
Event ends: 
03/04/2026 - 7:30am EST
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UPMC Mercy
1400 Locust Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States

John James ,TS- C

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 21.00 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.  

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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