THFW Trauma Talk - Alcohol Withdrawal in the Trauma Patient

Target Audience

This online interprofessional educational enduring material is designed for physicians and clinical staff caring for trauma patients. Its purpose is to address the need for the skills and resources (competence) required to bridge the gap of complications and delivering care when dealing with uncharted territory in physician practice, along with which best evidence-based guidelines should influence the care that is provided to a patient.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize pathophysiological signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal/delirium tremens
  • Review CIWA-Ar or other monitoring tools to evaluate alcohol withdrawal severity
  • Discuss current THFW treatments for alcohol withdrawal
  • Identify uses for adjunct treatments in alcohol withdrawal
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Course opens: 
11/20/2019
Course expires: 
11/20/2021
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 0.50 Attendance
  • 0.50 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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