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Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Describe pathophysiology of body temperature control and impact on temperature measurement. 2. Differentiate between ‘Periodic Fevers’, ‘Recurrent Fevers’ and ‘Fevers of Unknown Origin’. 3. Recognize findings consistent with auto-inflammatory disorders and initiate appropriate investigatory studies.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists and nurses
Identified Gap:
New information on determining various types of fevers.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hourExpiration Date for CME Credit:
08-13-2021
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. Spalding 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.
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