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Infectious Diseases Modules

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Vaccines and Health Maintenance

Released: Feb 2010

Expires: Feb 2012

Type: Online

Hospitalists are uniquely positioned to ensure in-hospital vaccinations for diseases ranging from tetanus to influenza. The following module discusses appropriate tetanus, pertussis, pneumococcal, influenza, hepatitis, and post-splenectomy immunizations. Moreover, strategies for improving compliance with recommended protocols and indications and contraindications for various vaccines are reviewed.

Faculty:

Suzanne R. Lavoie, MD | David J. Friedel, MD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
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Perioperative Infections and Fever

Released: Feb 2009

Expires: Feb 2013

Type: Online

Perioperative fever has multiple possible etiologies, including infections such as pneumonia, fungal infections, and those related to urinary or central venous catheters. By understanding the typical time frame and common risk factors for each etiology, hospitalists and other perioperative consultants can develop a differential diagnosis for perioperative fever. The following module will provide a general approach for determining the differential diagnosis in patients with a perioperative fever, as well as an outline of the diagnostic and treatment modalities.

Faculty:

Edward Liu, MD | Michael P. Carson, MD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
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Prevention and Treatment of Surgical Site Infections

Released: Dec 2008

Expires: Dec 2012

Type: Online

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major cause of postoperative illness, longer hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs, making the prevention and treatment of SSIs an important aspect of patient care for hospitalists. The following module outlines the different patient and procedural risk factors that influence SSIs, examines the basic principles of antimicrobial prophylaxis for SSI, reviews nonantibiotic interventions to lessen the risk of SSI, and outlines evaluation for and treatment of an SSI. In addition, a discussion of the controversy surrounding preoperative decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus is provided.

Faculty:

Leonard Feldman, MD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
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