Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Outline the Global Burden of Sepsis. 2. Identify barriers and opportunities to decrease this burden. 3. Describe sepsis in relationship to the sustainable developmental goals.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists and nurses
Identified Gap:
New guidelines are available for treating sepsis in pediatric patients.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hourExpiration Date for CME Credit:
10-29-2021
Method of Physician Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CME credit.
Disclosure:
Dr. Kissoon has indicated that he has no relevant financial interest in any pharmaceutical or medical device company and that this activity was developed independent of commercial interest.
Accreditation Statement:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 125 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Bibliography:
Marston HD et al Sci Trans/Med 2014
Amanda Taub http://www.vox.com/2014/8/12/
Rudd KE et al. Global, Regional, and National Sepsis Incidence and Mortality, 1990-2017. The Lancet.
Sepsis and the Global Burden of Disease in Children. Kissoon N, Uyeki T. JAMA Pediatr 2015.
