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Overview
Sepsis is an increasing health
problem, accounting for considerable morbidity and high mortality.
Because of the crude mortality from all stages of sepsis,
it is imperative that clinicians effectively diagnose and
treat their patients with symptoms of sepsis.
In the following interactive Case in Review,
you will meet a patient with severe sepsis. You will be guided
through each step of the patient's management plan. After
each presentation of the patient's medical history, you will
be asked a set of questions regarding the treatment plan.
To assist you in answering these questions, you will be able
to visit the medical library to consult resources and clinical
practice guidelines to help decide the best treatment plan.
After completing each question, you will be able to listen
to a specialist familiar with the case explain the justification
for the answer.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course,
you will be able to:
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Understand the pathophysiology of sepsis
and how this affects the management of sepsis
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Define the diagnostic criteria for sepsis
and its variants
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Describe current therapeutic interventions
in critically ill patients with sepsis
Target Audience
This CME activity is beneficial for physicians specializing in cardiopulmonary and critical care medicine and other healthcare providers who manage patients with severe sepsis.
Learner Participation to Earn Credit
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Review the course material
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Complete the online post-test with a score
of 70% or higher
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Complete online program evaluation
Faculty Disclosures
John P. Kress, MD, FCCP [BioSketch]
Assistant Professor of Medicine; Director, Pulmonary and Critical
Care Procedure Service, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Disclosure: Speaker’s bureau: Eli Lilly and Company,
Ortho Biotech, GlaxoSmithKline, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
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