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More Than 30 Years' Experience With Surgical Correction of Atrioventricular Septal Defects
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
**After reading this article, the learner should be able to:**
* learn the methods of c-AVSD, i-AVSD, and p-AVSD that were employed in this series of patients
* recognize the reasons for cleft closure and the long-term effects of lack of cleft closure on late reoperation
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2012 Neurological and Neurosurgical Therapeutics
Provided by: USF Health
This course is designed to review the current therapies available for the most common disorders seen by both
neurologists and neurosurgeons, including: cerebrovascular disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain and movement
disorders. Participants will not only learn about the late...
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Mock Board Oral Certifying Exam
Provided by: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry will offer a Mock Board Oral Certifying Examination the weekend of Sunday, Jan. 19, and Monday, Jan. 20, 2013 (the Martin Luther King holiday).
The examination i...
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Cognitive Outcomes After On-Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* understand comparative cognitive outcomes in patients having on-pump vs off-pump CABG surgery
* recall patient characteristics predictive of cognitive impairment after CABG surgery
* remember patient ...
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A randomized, controlled study of amiodarone for prevention of atrial fibrillation after transthoracic esophagectomy
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand the implications of perioperative atrial fibrillation after major thoracic surgery.
* Understand the importance of the sample size calculation for a trial such as this one.
* Understand risk ...
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Adults or Big Kids: What Is the Ideal Clinical Environment for Management of Grown-Up Patients With Congenital Heart Disease?
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* learn the percentage of congenital heart operations that are required, according to this study, to qualify a surgeon as a congenital heart surgeon
* recognize that the surgeon-practic...
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Insights into Pain Management - Module 6: Use and Abuse of Opioid Analgesics
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Insights into Pain Management -
Module 6: Use and Abuse of Opioid Analgesics
Faculty: Rollin M. Gallagher, MD, MPH
Director of Pain Management
Department of Anesthesiology
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour ...
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Repair of the bicuspid aortic valve: A viable alternative to replacement with a bioprosthesis
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Evaluate the safety and durability of bicuspid aortic valve repair
* Compare bicuspid aortic valve repair to age-matched replacement with bioprosthesis
* Better understand the mechanism of aortic regurg...
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HIV Grand Rounds from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Series Overview:
The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and ViralEd are proud to announce the extension of this ground-breaking CME activity. Mirroring academic grand rounds programs, these CME-certified sessions combine traditional academic grand rounds wit...
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Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
A new edition of the definitive reference for the diagnosis and treatment of tethered cord syndrome (TCS).
Written by renowned specialists, the second edition of Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and Adults is a comprehensive text on the essentials of clinical management...
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Neurosurgical Operative Atlas: Neuro-Oncology
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Neuro-Oncology is the first volume in the second edition of the highly regarded Neurosurgical Operative Atlas series. It provides an accessible, step-by-step guide to the newest approaches for managing brain, skull base, and spinal tumors. Organized into concise sections ac...
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Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion (ACDF): Current Grafting Options
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Upon completion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
1. Differentiate treatment options for cervical arthrodesis
2. Analyze the risk/benefit of allografts
3. Discuss the risks/benefits of bone graft substitutes in the cervical spine
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Development of a Hybrid Decision Support Model for Optimal Ventricular Assist Device Weaning
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* recognize that criteria for identifying candidates for eventual weaning and removal of ventricular assist device support are currently not well defined
* understand the predictive role of expert opinion and...
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Contemporary Patterns of Management of Tetralogy of Fallot: Data From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* learn the present day strategies for repair of tetralogy of Fallot as determined by this database review
* recognize that this study was devised to determine if the newer applications...
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Impact of Noncardiac Congenital and Genetic Abnormalities on Outcomes in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* be cognizant of the quoted references that document the attitudes of health care workers concerning fetuses with and infants born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
* learn t...
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Ischemic Stroke
Provided by: NetCE
During the past few years, advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular disorders have led to decreases in the prevalence of stroke (primarily ischemic stroke), but the high rates of morbidity and mortality, despite a number of modifiable risk fact...
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PennCME/BestPractice
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, THEIR STAFF AND THEIR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASE
CME activities Challenging ideas that can change your care of patients -- or confirm that you are doing the right thing. You will find a spectrum of multime...
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Same Admission Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Surgery: Is There an Increased Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury?
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* understand that patients who undergo cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery during the same hospitalization are at higher risk for acute kidney injury
* recognize that postoperative acute kidney injury...
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Beyond Informed Consent (US)
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Patients have more choices than ever before about new procedures and treatments. The proliferation of medical news in the popular media fuels unrealistic expectations for a perfect outcome, making a truly Informed Consent more important than ever. However, Informed Consent ...
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Insights into Pain Management - Module 5: Comprehensive Pharmacologic Management of Pain
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Insights into Pain Management -
Module 5: Comprehensive Pharmacologic Management of Pain
Faculty: James P. Rathmell, MD (Co-chair)
Chief, Division of Pain Medicine
Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care
Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaest...
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Medical Spanish for the Healthcare Professional
Provided by: Medical Studies Abroad
The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advance...
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Use of the AB5000TM Ventricular Assist Device in Cardiogenic Shock After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* recall the 30-day mortality for patients undergoing VAD support for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction
* understand the frequency of hemodynamic recovery and VAD weaning after support for...
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Impact of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia on Long-Term Outcomes of Lung Transplantation
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
**After reading this article, the learner should be able to:**
* state the incidence of aspiration in patients after lung transplantation
* identify the percentage of patients with aspiration who have silent aspiration
* state the risk of pneumonia in relationship to the ...
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Staged repair significantly reduces paraplegia rate after extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Describe the potential advantages of a staged repair for an extensive thoracoabdominal aneurysm
* Understand why the two-stage procedure group, despite having higher segmental arteries sacrificed compared t...
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Tracheostomy : Nursing Care
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the indications/reasons for tracheotomy.
Describe the trachostomy procedures
Define the risks associated with the different tracheotomy procedures.
Describe the contraindications of tracheotomy procedures.
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Insights into Pain Management - Module 7: Multidisciplinary Pain Management
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Insights into Pain Management -
Module 7: Multidisciplinary Pain Management
Faculty: Michael A. Ashburn, MD, MPH, MBA (Chair)
Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Director, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelph...
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Pneumonectomy is a valuable treatment option after neoadjuvant therapy for stage III non-small-cell lung cancer
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand the impact of previous neoadjuvant therapy on survival of stage III non-small cell lung cancer following pneumonectomy.
* Identify the various predictors of survival after neoadjuvant therapy and...
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Neurosurgical Operative Atlas: Spine and Peripheral Nerves
Provided by: American Association of Neurological Surgeons
This volume, part of the second edition of the highly regarded Neurosurgical Operative Atlas series, presents the latest techniques for managing the full range of spinal and peripheral nerve problems. Each chapter addresses a different surgical procedure, guiding the reader...
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Wound Care
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Identify the three phases in the healing of skin wounds.
List at least five things that hinder wound healing.
Summarize the steps in caring for an acute wound.
Describe the proper way to cleanse a wound.
Discuss the v...
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21st Annual Advances in Vascular Imaging & Diagnosis (DVD-ROM)
Provided by: Meetings By Mail®
Fulfill your Vascular Lab CME Requirements with this globally revered course! For over twenty years, this annual symposium has provided a comprehensive update on vascular imaging and diagnosis. The newest edition is available here on DVD-ROM, focusing on real time B-mode i...
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