Primary Care Lunch and Learn: Vomiting in the Pediatric Patient

Objectives (Educational Content) :

1.List the definitions of the spectrum of vomiting. 2. Identify the differential diagnosis of vomiting. 3. Differentiate the evaluation of patients with vomiting.

Target Audience:

General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.

Identified Gap:

Healthcare providers may encounter challenges in distinguishing between the various causes and presentations of vomiting in pediatric patients, including conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE). There is a need for improved understanding of the definitions, differential diagnoses, and evaluation strategies for pediatric vomiting. This educational activity aims to enhance clinical knowledge and diagnostic accuracy, supporting timely and effective management of pediatric patients presenting with vomiting.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

1 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

06-24-2026

Method of 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 CE/CME credit.

Disclosure:

The following presenter has indicated that no financial relationship with an ineligible company: Corey Scherer, DO The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.

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 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM.  Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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