Volume 81, Number 8, August 20, 2013
About this course
- Released: 08/20/2013
- Expires: 08/20/2016
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Tannemaat et al, the participant should be able to:
• State how frequently psychogenic pseudosyncope (PPS) was found during tilt-table testing
• Describe clinical signs which differed between PPS and vasovagal syncope
• Discuss changes in vital signs seen at the onset of an episode of PPS
Core Competencies:
The article by Tannemaat et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Savard et al, the participant should be able to:
• Briefly describe the clinical features of, and clinical risk factors for, propofol-related infusion syndrome
• Discuss the clinical presentation of the patient described in the case report
• State the mutation found in the patient described in the case report
Core Competencies:
The article by Savard et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Author Disclosures
Refer to Information and Author section available in the Tool Bar for each article.
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MISSION STATEMENT/PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After evaluating a specific article published in Neurology, participants in the CME activity should be able to demonstrate an increase in, or affirmation of, their knowledge of clinical medicine. Participants should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical information as it applies to the provision of patient care.
PARTICIPANTS
This program is designed for physicians who are involved in providing patient care and who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical medicine.
CREDITS
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed.
The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
DISCLOSURES
Steven Lewis, MD, has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians; Paul Schulz, MD, has received personal compensation for activities with Pfizer.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
