Virtual Grand Rounds with Dr. Michael Pinsky - Use of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter
Program Description / Statement of Need:
The use of the pulmonary artery catheter has been under scrutiny over the last few years. This session discusses questions around the concerns, interpretation of data, and reasons for not using a PAC and addresses the concerns in a research based fashion. A PAC guided treatment protocol is presented in which to appropriately monitor the critically ill.
Target Audience:
This program has been designed for a multidisciplinary physician and nurse audience including: Emergency Medicine / ICU / Anesthesia / Peri-op / Intensivists / Trauma / Critical Care
Program Objectives:
At the completion of this program the participant will be able to: Cite current research that addresses the following: increased risk of PAC placement, impact on patient outcome, and concerns related to interpretation of data. Delineate the components of a PAC guided treatment protocol.
Accreditation:
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and Med-CE-online.com. IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME for physicians. IMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirement for recertification. This course is designated for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Expiration Date: June 30, 2011
Faculty: Dr. Michael Pinsky, MD Dr hc
Faculty Disclosures
Viewing Requirements:
Virtual Grand Rounds with Dr. Michael Pinsky - Use of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter
View the on-line program
Perform Post-Test (optional)
Complete the Symposium Evaluation and Request CE Certificate
Program Description / Statement of Need:
The use of the pulmonary artery catheter has been under scrutiny over the last few years. This session discusses questions around the concerns, interpretation of data, and reasons for not using a PAC and addresses the concerns in a research based fashion. A PAC guided treatment protocol is presented in which to appropriately monitor the critically ill.
Target Audience:
This program has been designed for a multidisciplinary physician and nurse audience including: Emergency Medicine / ICU / Anesthesia / Peri-op / Intensivists / Trauma / Critical Care
Program Objectives:
At the completion of this program the participant will be able to: Cite current research that addresses the following: increased risk of PAC placement, impact on patient outcome, and concerns related to interpretation of data. Delineate the components of a PAC guided treatment protocol.
Accreditation:
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and Med-CE-online.com. IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME for physicians. IMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirement for recertification. This course is designated for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Expiration Date: June 30, 2011
Faculty: Dr. Michael Pinsky, MD Dr hc
Faculty Disclosures
Viewing Requirements:
PC
Windows 2000 or above
Internet Explorer 5.5
*Adobe Acrobat Reader
Flash Player Plugin(v7.0.1.9 or greater)
*Required to view Printable PDF Version
Internet Explorer 5.5
*Adobe Acrobat Reader
Flash Player Plugin(v7.0.1.9 or greater)
*Required to view Printable PDF Version
MAC
Mac OS 10.2.8
Safari
*Adobe Acrobat Reader
Flash Player Plugin(v7.0.1.9 or greater)
Internet Explorer is not supported on the Macintosh
On-line symposium:Mac OS 10.2.8
Safari
*Adobe Acrobat Reader
Flash Player Plugin(v7.0.1.9 or greater)
Internet Explorer is not supported on the Macintosh
Virtual Grand Rounds with Dr. Michael Pinsky - Use of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter
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Instructions:
- Read the learning objectives above
- View the on-line program. You may view this is in more than one session, and may pause or repeat any portion of the presentation if you need to.
- Optionally, take the post-test
- Complete the program evaluation and CME registration. A CE certificate will be emailed to you within 30 days.
View the on-line program
Perform Post-Test (optional)
Complete the Symposium Evaluation and Request CE Certificate
