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Perioperative Evaluation and Treatment of Adrenal Insufficiency

Released: Dec 2009

Expires: Dec 2011

Type: Online

As the use of prednisone to treat various medical illnesses has expanded, so has the concern for hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression and subsequent adrenal insufficiency (AI). Despite the fact that most clinicians clearly recognize the potential for AI, many find the sometimes subtle presentation challenging. Furthermore, clinicians often struggle with assessing the likelihood of perioperative AI risk and with preventing it. The following module will address the perioperative management of both patients with known AI and those at risk for HPA axis suppression.

Faculty:

Bruce E. Johnson, MD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Surgical Patients

Released: Aug 2009

Expires: Aug 2011

Type: Online

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in the surgical patient remains an important medical issue. Research has shown that VTE, which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, occurs frequently in hospitalized patients who have undergone general, major gynecologic, major urologic, major orthopedic, or neurosurgery if preventive measures are not taken. Although it is impossible to predict with certainty which surgical patients will develop VTE, it is important for medical consultants to have a working knowledge of the different risk factors for VTE as well as current prophylaxis recommendations in order to employ appropriate strategies to reduce the risk of VTE.

Faculty:

Michael Streiff, M.D. | Charles Locke, MD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
System Requirements:
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The Role of the Medical Consultant

Released: Jun 2009

Expires: Jun 2011

Type: Online

Medical consultation is an important clinical component for most hospitalists. Traditionally, consultants evaluated patients at the request of the referring physician (RP) and provided an assessment and recommendations. Today, hospitalists are also asked to provide both “curbside” advice and more comprehensive comanagement of medical problems. Hospitalists who are effective consultants communicate skillfully and act professionally. The following module describes the different roles that hospitalists can perform as medical consultants and provides strategies for improving communication and RP satisfaction.

Faculty:

Leonard Feldman, MD | Hugo Q. Cheng, MD |

CME Credits/Hours: 2.00
Cost: Free
System Requirements:
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