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Course Description
This innovative on-line continuing education event for emergency physicians, emergency department (ED) support healthcare professionals, and other interested specialties, examines airway emergencies by way of case presentations. This highly interactive format utilizing audience response technology from the original live presentation, and will reveal insights into critical decision making, new medical treatments, and the latest rescue airway techniques. As the cases unfold, you will see how your colleagues managed the patient in the ED using audience survey techniques and will get the benefit of expert feedback on the results of this interaction.
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Utilize appropriate diagnostic measures to recognize, differentiate, and treat both rare and common medically caused airway emergencies seen in the ED
- Identify the importance of appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and eventual specialist referral for patients with airway emergencies
- Differentiate the roles of various healthcare professionals within the ED for the immediate and successful treatment of patients with airway emergencies
Course Modules
The course modules from the program are organized as the sessions occurred at the live symposia. Each case discussion includes a brief Q/A discussion involving all of the panel members. At the conclusion of each module, you will be asked to complete a brief posttest and evaluation of the course in order to receive your certificate. The modules may be completed in any order, however it is recommended that you follow the same order as that of the original program. To begin, click on the link for the module you wish to complete. To read more about the modules first, or to view faculty biographies, use the links for “Webcasts” and “Faculty” on the left hand side of this page.
Acknowledgement
Supported by an independent educational grant from ViroPharma, Inc.
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"We are excited to partner with UK CE Central to provide you with this free online training, and would like to invite emergency physicians, emergency department (ED) support healthcare professionals, and other interested specialties to participate. This innovative continuing education on line event examines airway emergencies by way of case presentations that will hone both your cognitive and procedural skills so that you will be ready for that next challenging airway case."