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Credit Hours:
1 Hour by mail
Lecture Date:
01/01/2007
Faculty:
Mel Herbert, MBBS (MD) BmedSci, FACEP
Length:
40:00
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Keywords:
Pediatrics, Professional Skills

Lecture Description:

Virtual Procedure Course: Intra-osseus line placement, paracentesis, and thoracentesis by Mel Herbert, MD.



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CME Objectives:

•Review indications for (and use of) interosseous lines<BR> • Demonstrate placement of IO line using commercial devices<BR> • Review of indications for paracentesis<BR> • Demonstrate paracentesis<BR> • Review indications for thoracentesis<BR> • Demonstrate thoracentesis

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Accreditation

Virtual Procedure Course: IO lines, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies for the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

American College of Emergency Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Virtual Procedure Course: IO lines, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis is approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 1 AMA PRA Category I credit.

Learning Objectives

•Review indications for (and use of) interosseous lines<BR> • Demonstrate placement of IO line using commercial devices<BR> • Review of indications for paracentesis<BR> • Demonstrate paracentesis<BR> • Review indications for thoracentesis<BR> • Demonstrate thoracentesis

Methods of Participation

To obtain credit for this enduring CME activity, you must view the streaming video presentation, and then successfully complete the post-test evaluation. After completion, you will be able to view or print your CME certificate.

Estimated Time to Complete Activity

1 Hour by mail

Target Audience

Emergency Physicians
Emergency Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Residents
Medical Students
Physician Assistants
Emergency Department Medical Directors
Hospital Administrators
EMTs or Paramedics
Other healthcare providers engaged in the practice of emergency medicine

Sponsors

This enduring CME activity has no financial sponsorship.

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