Anesthesiology, May 2012 CME
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Course Description
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The focus of ANESTHESIOLOGY Journal CME is to educate readers on current developments in the science and clinical practice of anesthesiology.
Read the article:
- Anesthesiologists Early Treatment with Risperidone for Subsyndromal Delirium After On-Pump Cardiac Surgery in the Elderly: A Randomized Trial by Hakim SM, Othman AI, Naoum DO.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of common assessment instruments for postoperative delirium.
- Differentiate between subsyndromal and clinical delirium.
- Identify the effects of targeted risperidone treatment on the risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients.
Faculty & Credentials:
Authors: Sameh M. Hakim, M.D., Ahmed I. Othman, M.D., and Dina O. Naoum, M.Sc..
Editorial Authors: Leif Saager, M.D., and Daniel I. Sessler, M.D..
Editor-in-Chief: James C. Eisenach, M.D.
CME Editors: Leslie C. Jameson, M.D. and Dan J. Kopacz, M.D.
Core Competencies:
Medical knowledgeTarget Audience:
CME Credit:
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The American Society of Anesthesiologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
1.00 Non-physician CreditNon-physicians may receive a Certificate of Completion stating that this activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Method:
Required Hardware / Software:
Internet connection, Adobe Acrobat Reader