3.9% (n=64) of 2019 annual meeting attendees chose the Acute Care Surgery learning theme.
Of 2019 annual meeting attendees interested in the Acute Care Surgery learning theme, 19.1% (n=36)
wanted to identify predictors of failure of non-operative management of appendicitis and small bowel
obstruction. At three-month follow-up, 37.5% of those responding (n=8) reported inability to fully
implement the intended practice change.
Of 2019 annual meeting attendees interested in the Acute Care Surgery learning theme, 19.1% (n=36)
wanted to employ best practices in the management of colorectal emergencies: inflammatory bowel
disease, diverticulitis, obstructing colon cancer, and anorectal sepsis. At three-month follow-up, 23.1%
of those responding (n=13) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice change.