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#3415: Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ACLS

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 --- 7:15AM - 3:15PM
Multiple Speakers
Staff Development Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Describe indications for, and initiation of, early management of pre-arrest conditions that may result in cardiac arrest or complicated resuscitation outcomes.
  • 2. Discuss the identification and treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome
  • 3. Recognize life-threatening clinical situations, such as stroke, and discuss effective initial care to reduce disability and death.
  • 4. Discuss the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
  • 5. Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care and integration of AED use, including prioritization of care in conjunction with ACLS treatment.
  • 6. Manage cardiac arrest until return of spontaneous circulation, termination of resuscitation, or transfer of care.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 8 / 0 / 0

Monthly Cardiovascular Cases: Cardiology, Catheterization, Radiology, Cardiac Surgery...

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 --- 7:15AM - 8:00AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • Analyze periodically results of treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 0.75 / 0 / 0

#3407: Internal Medicine Grand Rounds: Resident CPC

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 --- 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Mohmmad Hajjiri, MD
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Value the interdisciplinary approach to patient care
  • 2. Apply investigative principles to current practice
  • 3. Critically assess the role of pathology in diagnosis and treatment
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3406: Emergency Medicine Journal Club: H1N1 Care & Immunization

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 --- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Erin Simon, DO
<None Selected> - Outside Location
  • 1. Discuss how to care for patients with complications from H1N1
  • 2. Discuss the preliminary data of response after one dose of H1N1 vaccine in Australia
  • 3. Discuss precautions to prevent spread in the emergency department of H1N1
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 2 / 0 / 0

#3388: Emergency Medicine; Spinal Cord Disorders Conference

Thursday, November 12, 2009 --- 7:00AM - 8:30AM
Rubeal Mann, MD
Room #1701 - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Review chapter 104 (Spinal Cord Disorders) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine text.
  • 2. Identify area for improvement in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients who present with neurologic deficits to spinal cord.
  • 3. Summarize latest literature, expert opinions, and this data's relevance to patient care.
  • 4. Evaluate clinical practice, incorporating new information into clinical practice.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.3 / 0 / 0

#3389: Emergency Medicine; Suicide Conference

Thursday, November 12, 2009 --- 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Steven Brooks, MD
Room #1701 - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Review chapter 113 (Suicide) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine text.
  • 2. Identify area for improvement in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients who present with depression and suicide ideation.
  • 3. Summarize latest literature, expert opinions, and this data's relevance to patient care.
  • 4. Evaluate clinical practice, incorporating new information into clinical practice.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.3 / 0 / 0

#3352: Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference

Friday, November 13, 2009 --- 6:45AM - 8:00AM
Multiple Speakers
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • Changes in attitude, approach, or practice habits of the learner to the solution of medical problems
  • Corrections of outdated knowledge
  • Explanation of new knowledge in specific areas
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.25 / 0 / 0

#3408: Medicine Grand Rounds: Update on H1N1

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 --- 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Gary Bollin, MD
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • Review selected statistics on infection rates and impact of illness
  • Discuss clinical features of H1N1 influenza
  • Review diagnosis and management
  • Describe appropriate utilization of vaccine
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3409: Trauma Grand Rounds: Crush Injuries

Thursday, November 19, 2009 --- 7:00AM - 8:00AM
Andy Lee
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3409: Trauma Grand Rounds: Crush Injuries

Thursday, November 19, 2009 --- 7:00AM - 8:00AM
Andy Lee, DO
Eva P. Craig Auditorium - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Identify causes, signs, and symptoms of crush injuries
  • 2. Discuss the pathogenesis of crush injury syndrome
  • 3. Describe the appropriate management and treatment of crush injuries.
  • 1. Identify causes, signs, and symptoms of crush injuries
  • 2. Discuss the pathogenesis of crush injury syndrome
  • 3. Describe the appropriate management and treatment of crush injuries.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1 / 0 / 0

#3411: Emergency Medicine: Asthma Conference

Thursday, December 3, 2009 --- 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Mathew Rose
Room #1701 - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Review chapter 72 (Asthma) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine text
  • 2. Identify area for improvement in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients at the end of life presenting to the Emergency Department
  • 3. Summarize latest literature, expert opinions, and this data's relevance to patient care.
  • 4. Evaluate clinical practice, incorporating new information into clinical practice.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3395: 16th Annual Practical Approach to Sports Medicine: Static Stretching vs Dynamic Stretching

Friday, December 4, 2009 --- 8:53AM - 10:38AM
Multiple Speakers
AGMC Health & Wellness Center - AGMC Health & Wellness Center
  • Understand and apply the information from the latest evaluative & surgical techniques
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rehab protocols/exercises in order to communicate with other health professionals
  • Expand knowledge base of general medical conditions (dental, medications)
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.75 / 0 / 0

#3396: 16th Annual Practical Approach to Sports Medicine; Physical Exam of the Knee

Friday, December 4, 2009 --- 1:00PM - 1:30PM
John Pinkowski, M.D.
AGMC Health & Wellness Center - AGMC Health & Wellness Center
  • Understand & apply the information from the latest evaluative & surgical techniques
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rehab protocols/exercises in order to communicate with other health professionals
  • Expand knowledge base of general medical conditions (dental, medications)
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 0.5 / 0 / 0

#3397: 16th Annual Practical Approach to Sports Medicine

Friday, December 4, 2009 --- 1:30PM - 2:00PM
Anthony Kantaras, MD
AGMC Health & Wellness Center - AGMC Health & Wellness Center
  • Understand & apply the information from the latest evaluative & surgical techniques
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rehab protocols/exercises in order to communicate with other health professionals
  • Expand knowledge base of general medical conditions (Dental, Medications)
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 0.5 / 0 / 0

#3398: 16th Annual Practical Approach to Sports Medicine: Ergogenic Aids

Friday, December 4, 2009 --- 2:00PM - 2:45PM
Aaron Lear, MD
AGMC Health & Wellness Center - AGMC Health & Wellness Center
  • Understand and apply the information from the latest evaluative & surgical techniques
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rehab protocols/exercises in order to communicate with other health professionals
  • Expand knowledge base of general medical conditions (dental, medications)
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 0.75 / 0 / 0

#3402: 16th Annual Practical Approach to Sports Medicine; Transient Paralysis in the Athlete

Saturday, December 5, 2009 --- 9:00AM - 9:45AM
Aaron Lear, MD
AGMC Health & Wellness Center - AGMC Health & Wellness Center
  • Understand and apply the information from the latest evaulative and surgical techniques
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rehab protocols/exercises in order to communicate with other health professionals
  • Expand knowledge base of general medical conditions (dental, medications)
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 0.75 / 0 / 0

#3404: 16th Annual Practical Approach to Sports Medicine: PF Review Current vs Past Concepts

Saturday, December 5, 2009 --- 10:30AM - 11:15AM
Royce Sanchez, DO, DO
AGMC Health & Wellness Center - AGMC Health & Wellness Center
  • Understand and apply the information from the latest evaluative and surgical techniques
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rehab protocols/exercises in order to communicate with other health professionals
  • Expand knowledge base of general medical conditions (dental, medications)
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 0.75 / 0 / 0

Monthly Cardiovascular Cases: Cardiology, Catheterization, Radiology, Cardiac Surgery...

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 --- 7:15AM - 8:00AM
S. Leslie Tobias, MD
Cardiac Rehab Classroom - Akron General Medical Center
  • Analyze periodically results of treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Periodically lecture materials relevant to new guidelines of therapy.
  • Present each case including angiography of cardiac lesions and coronary anatomy.
  • Discuss diagnostic possibilities and management alternatives.
  • Review pertinent literature in relation to case presentation.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 0.75 / 0 / 0

#3410: Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds: COPD, Bronchitis Emergencies Conference

Thursday, December 10, 2009 --- 7:00AM - 8:30AM
Rubeal Mann, MD
Room #1701 - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Review chapter 73 (COPD) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine text
  • 2. Identify area for improvement in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients at the end of life presenting to the Emergency Department
  • 3. Summarize latest literature, expert opinions, and this data's relevance to patient care
  • 4. Evaluate clinical practice, incorporating new information into clinical practice.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3412: Emergency Medicine: Pneumonia & Pleural Disease Conference

Thursday, December 10, 2009 --- 8:30AM - 10:00AM
Erick Zoumberakis, MD
Room #1701 - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Review chapter 75-76 (Pneumonia and Pleural) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine text.
  • 2. Identify area for improvement in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients at the end of life presenting to the Emergency Department
  • 3. Summarize latest literature, expert opinions, and this data's relevance to patient care.
  • 4. Evaluate clinical practice, incorporating new information into clinical practice.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

#3413: Emergency Medicine: Peripheral Vascular Diseases Conference

Thursday, December 10, 2009 --- 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Rohit Chandurkar, MD
Room #1701 - Akron General Medical Center
  • 1. Review chapter 86 (peripheral Vascular Diseases) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine text.
  • 2. Identify area for improvement in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients at the end of life presenting to the Emergency Department
  • 3. Summarize latest literature, expert opinions, and this data's relevance to patient care.
  • 4. Evaluate clinical practice, incorporating new information into clinical practice.
Credits (PRA/DO/AAFP) : 1.5 / 0 / 0

CME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:
Akron General Medical Center is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Akron General Medical Center designates each of the above educational activities for the maximum indicated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses may use AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ for licensure renewal.

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