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The Role of the Medical Consultant
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
Medical consultation is an important clinical responsibility for most hospitalists. Traditionally, consultants evaluated patients at the request of the referring physician (RP) and provided an assessment and recommendations. Today, hospitalists are also asked to provide both informal “curbside” advice and more comprehensive comanagement of medical problems. Hospitalists who are effective consultants communicate skillfully and act professionally. The following module describes the different roles that hospitalists can perform as medical consultants and provides strategies for improving communication and RP satisfaction.
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Mental Status Changes: Delirium
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
Elizabeth A. Cerceo, MD, FACP, FHM
Pulmonary Risk Management in the Perioperative Setting
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
As a consultant, hospitalists commonly risk stratify and offer risk reduction strategies for patients undergoing surgery. Effective perioperative pulmonary risk consultation requires hospitalists to identify patient- and procedure-related predictors for developing postoperative pulmonary complications and to propose strategies to reduce the risk. The following module will examine these topics and provide evidence-based risk reduction strategies. In addition, the role of routine preoperative spirometry and chest radiograph will be discussed.
Evaluation and Management of Perioperative Anemia
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
Anemia is frequently seen in patients undergoing surgery, and patients with preoperative anemia are more likely to receive perioperative allogeneic blood transfusions than patients with normal hemoglobin levels. Allogeneic blood transfusions are associated with an increase in the rate of postoperative complications. Evaluation of anemia should be performed in the preoperative period and begins with taking a detailed history and physical examination. All efforts must be used to correct anemia or reduce blood loss during surgery to avoid allogeneic blood transfusion. In this module, we will discuss many scenarios commonly faced in perioperative practice.
Anesthesia for Internists
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
The goal of anesthesia is to facilitate a surgical procedure both for patient and surgeon. Not only does an anesthesia team relieve and prevent pain and anxiety due to surgical procedures, but it also expedites the conduct of procedures and optimizes surgical conditions by preventing patient movement and ensuring hemodynamic stability. While some procedures require a small amount of sedation, others require general anesthesia and/or regional anesthesia. This module discusses the basic types of surgical anesthesia as well as the indications and contraindications for each. Additionally, the most commonly used medications will be reviewed, including mechanism of action and side effects. An overview of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Classification Status System is presented along with considerations that may prompt an anesthesiologist to delay or cancel a surgical procedure.
Perioperative Evaluation And Treatment Of Adrenal Insufficiency
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
Alana E. Sigmund, MD and Jason F. Shiffermiller, MD, MPH
Managing Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in the Hospital: Critically Ill and Surgical Patients
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
Hospitalized patients with diabetes require specific medical management in order to minimize the risk of hyperglycemia. This requires hospitalists to have an understanding of methods for glycemic control in both the critically ill and noncritically ill patient. This module, which focuses on the critically ill hospitalized patient, is part of a 2-part series that will evaluate the current scientific evidence regarding glycemic control and discuss how to formulate preoperative and postoperative intensive care unit plans. In addition, a thorough review of the evidence for intraoperative glycemic control and a discussion of how to transition patients off of an insulin drip are provided.
Managing Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in the Hospital: Focus on the Noncritically Ill Patient
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
Hospitalized patients with diabetes require specific medical management in order to minimize the risk of hyperglycemia. This requires hospitalists to have an understanding of methods for glycemic control in both the critically ill and noncritically ill patient. This module, which focuses on the noncritically ill patient, is part of a 2-part series that will evaluate the current scientific evidence regarding glycemic control and discuss which medications are best for controlling blood glucose levels in the hospital. A thorough discussion of how to determine the appropriate insulin dose and develop an insulin regimen for hospitalized patients is provided, as well as strategies for developing a discharge plan for patients on insulin.
Perioperative Medication Management
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
Although general internists and subspecialists are familiar with prescribing and managing medications in typical outpatient and inpatient venues, the perioperative period represents a challenging and often unfamiliar setting. This module will outline the principles, available evidence, and expert opinion to be considered when making perioperative management recommendations for some of the most commonly prescribed medications.
Perioperative Management of Anticoagulant Therapy
  • Free-to-Member
  • Perioperative and Consultative Medicine
  • 2.00 ABIM MOC Self Evaluation Points
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
$95.00
Anticoagulant medications are commonly prescribed to patients in the United States for a number of medical problems. Interruptions in anticoagulation can result in severe adverse outcomes, including permanent disability and death, from arterial and venous thromboembolism. These medications can also be associated with serious perioperative bleeding events. In fact, both bleeding and thromboembolic risks are amplified in the periprocedural period. Many patients undergo routine and emergent procedures, thus it is critical for hospitalists, who are routinely asked to manage medically complex surgical patients, to understand the periprocedural management of anticoagulation. There are many nuances to consider: not all patients are at the same risk of thromboembolism, not all procedures are associated with the same risk of bleeding, and the indications for “reversal agents” are complex. This module will guide the participant on the perioperative timing of anticoagulant interruption, the potential need for perioperative bridging anticoagulation, and address these nuances to better equip hospitalists for managing perioperative reversal.

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