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Program #881 • Available Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through Saturday, May 26, 2012

The Febrile Child

Faculty

Alfred Sacchetti, MD, MD

Chairman, Emergency Medicine
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Camden, New Jersey
Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

Program Description

The vaccines for Haemophilus influenza type B and Streptococcal pneumoniae have saved countless lives and prevented many disabilities. But even with the success of these vaccines, and partly because of their success, the diagnosis and management of the febrile child is still a challenge. Healthcare providers need to be aware of how the differences between age groups affect their vulnerability and guide the diagnostic and therapeutic options. Today, while there are fewer cases of pneumonia and meningitis, occult urinary tract infections are on the rise. This is a timely program with practical information on a very serious problem.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

This activity is designed for emergency department physicians, pediatricians, family physicians, internists, hospitalists, and other healthcare providers with an interest in improving the care of children.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Saturday, May 26, 2012. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 1 hour of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.



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