Contemporary Management of Sickle Cell Disease (CURE Activity)
SOWEGA-AHEC, in partnership with Tift Regional Medical Center and the UGA College of Pharmacy, has developed CE/CME/ACPE opportunities for healthcare professionals. CURE Activities are presented by experienced practitioners who share cutting edge educational content.
Those interested in watching without receiving CE/CME/ACPE, the programs are FREE. Attendees requesting CE/CME/ACPE, must complete an evaluation and pay a nominal fee.
Sponsor: SOWEGA-AHEC
Presenter:
Richard Lottenberg, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine
University of Florida
College of Medicine
Session Description:
Dr. Richard Lottenberg details the most current management plan for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. He shares the data collected and evidence-based treatment options from randomized controlled trials impacting the care of patients with sickle cell disease. He discusses clinical manifestations, clinical evaluations, and optimization of pain management, fever and acute anemia related to the disease. Acute Chest Syndrome is defined, detailed and data described from National Acute Chest Syndrome Study Group is provided to reinforce the appropriate medical treatment for syndrome. Sickle cell disease modifying therapies, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, chronic red blood cell transfusions and hydroxyurea therapy are discussed.
Session Objectives:
On completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease.
- Describe the evaluation and treatment of pain in a patient with sickle cell disease.
- Identify clinical features and treatment of acute chest syndrome.
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Registration Link: http://www.sowega-ahec-cure18a.eventbrite.com
Evaluation Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CURE18Archived
Handouts: http://www.sowega-ahec.org/uploads/136_Handout.pdf
Credits Available Until: 07.18.12
Continuing Education:
This internet activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) through joint sponsorship of Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and SOWEGA-AHEC. TRMC is accredited by MAG to provide continuing medical education to physicians. TRMC designates this internet activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
SOWEGA-AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing COA.
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours. Activity # 2011-07B
About Dr. Lottenberg
Dr. Richard Lottenberg is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Florida, College of Medicine. Dr. Lottenberg completed his Medical Degree, Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Florida, College of Medicine. He completed his Hematology & Oncology fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine.
Dr. Lottenberg holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, with a subspecialty in Hematology. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
For additional speaker info:
http://www.sowega-ahec.org/uploads/136_About_the_Speaker.pdf
Technology Requirements:
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:
- Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
- Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
- Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
- Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
- Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/
