The Many Complications of Sickle Cell Disease – PediaCast CME 071
Podcast: Download
Subscribe: RSS
Show Notes
Description
- Dr Susan Creary visits the studio as we consider sickle cell disease and its many complications, including frequent infections, pain crisis, acute chest syndrome and stroke. Free Category 1 CME/CE Credit for listeners. We hope you can join us!
Instructions to obtain CME/CE Credit
- Read this information page.
- Listen to the podcast.
- Complete the post test at Nationwide Children’s CloudCME.
- You can view your transcript and print a certificate of completion at Cloud CME.
- Need help creating a Cloud CME account? Click Here.
- Still have questions? Contact CMEOffice@nationwidechildrens.org
Topic
- Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
Presenters
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define sickle cell disease and describe the various types of this disorder, including HbSS, HbSC and Hb S/β-Thal.
- Recognize 12 potential complications of sickle cell disease.
- Provide anticipatory guidance for families on the early recognition of sickle cell complications.
- Advise those with sickle cell trait on issues of family planning and high-risk activities.
Links
- Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Program at Nationwide Children’s
- Hematology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- American Sickle Cell Anemia Association
- Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
Further Reading
- Sickle Cell Disease (CDC)
- Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disorders (UpToDate)
- Overview of the Clinical Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease (UpToDate)
- Overview of the Management and Prognosis of Sickle Cell Disease (UpToDate)
Disclosure Statement
- No one in a position to control content has any relationships with commercial interests.
Commercial Support
- Nationwide Children’s has not received any commercial support for this activity.
CME/CE Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.
AMA Statement
The Nationwide Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Statement
Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
APA Statement
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Nationwide Children's Hospital designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits.
ASWB Statement
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Nationwide Children's Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 general continuing education credits.
ADA CERP Statement
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit.
Contact Us
- CMEOffice@nationwidechildrens.org
