(Course ID: AB0105)
CME-TODAY Recorded LIVE:
Incidence and Management of Anemia

MITCHELL M. LEVY, MD, FCCP

Recorded Live: Tues, June 25, 2002 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET [View Recording]

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Ortho Biotech Products,
L.P.

Overview

Blood is becoming a precious resource for critically ill patients. Blood shortages are no longer a uncommon phenomenon in hospitals across the country. Recent data suggest that traditional transfusion processes lead to over utilization of this valuable resource. Therefore, it is imperative that critical care physicians be familiar with alternative methods for treating anemia. This interactive discussion will focus on the current trends in transfusion practices and alternatives for the treatment of anemia.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Describe the presence and etiology of anemia in the critically ill patient
• Demonstrate the data on transfusion practices in the ICU
• Identify alternative treatments for anemia
  

Target Audience

This CME activity is beneficial for physicians specializing in cardiopulmonary and critical care medicine and other healthcare providers who treat patients with, or who are at risk of developing, deep vein thrombosis.
 

Learner Participation to Earn Credit

• Review the course material

• Complete the online post-test with a score of 80% or higher

• Complete online post-evaluation survey

Faculty Disclosures

Mitchell M. Levy,MD, FCCP
Director, MED/ICU, Rhode Island Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine, Brown University School of Medicine
Disclosure: No disclosures to report.

Accreditation Statements

Continuing Medical Education for Physicians
The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACCP takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME enduring activity.

As a sponsor accredited by ACCME, the ACCP must insure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored and jointly sponsored educational activities. All faculty participating in this activity are expected to disclose to the activity audience any or no significant financial interest or other relationship (1) with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services discussed in an educational presentation, and/or (2) with any commercial supporters of the activity. It remains for the audience to determine whether the speaker's interests or relationships may influence the presentation with regard to exposition or conclusion. Disclosure of any or no relationships will be made available on-site during this activity.

CME Credits
The ACCP, as a sponsor of this program, designates this continuing medical education activity for up to 1 credit hour in Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

Course Certificate Fees

This course certificate is FREE to members of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). All others will be assessed a $30.00 USD processing fee.