New Practice Strategies in Managing Patients with Severe Sepsis

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Advances in the Management of Severe Sepsis
A guest editorial by Curtis N. Sessler, MD, FCCP, FCCM [PDF]

Editor's Page
Diane Young, RN, Editorial Director [PDF]

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Will Applying Newer Proven Therapies Achieve Effective Outcomes in the Treatment of Sepsis?
An interview with Curtis N. Sessler, MD, FCCP, FCCM

In this engaging interview, Dr. Sessler reveals a better understanding of recent innovations in severe sepsis that can be implemented within clinical practice.
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Case in Review: Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Severe Sepsis

By John P. Kress, MD, FCCP

Based on recent management strategies, decide the best treatment plan for a hospitalized patient with severe sepsis.
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New Strategies in the Management of Patients with Severe Sepsis
By Richard I. Hall, MD, FCCP, FRCP

Are you utilizing the most recent treatment strategies available for the management of patients with severe sepsis? Read this course overview to find out.
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Grand Rounds Live: Managing Severe Sepsis: An Evidence Based Approach
By John P. Kress, MD, FCCP
Thursday, May 8, 2003 7pm

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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.

Accreditation Statement

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 activity.

CME Credits
The ACCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

Only US licensed physicians will be awarded AMA PRA category 1 credit. All others, including international licensed physicians, will receive a certificate of course completion.

Accreditation Period
This program was initially published on March 31, 2003 and is eligible for credit through March 31, 2005.

Disclaimer
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 during this activity.