Location

St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital
17200 St. Luke's Health 
The Woodlands, Texas 77384
Room: SLWH Boardroom 

Needs Statement

This activity will provide an in-depth review of topics related to limb salvage in the setting of critical limb ischemia. Topics covered will include epidemiology, clinical presentation and pathologic spectrum, diagnostic and treatment regimens and prognosis. Particular focus will center on multidisciplinary and evidence-based approach and guideline recommendations.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

• Identify limb threatening infections via focused clinical findings
• Interpret diagnostic imaging and laboratory findings specific to limb threatening infections
• Apply evidence-based approaches for limb threatening infections to efficiently provide high quality care
• Outline the role of each player of the multidisciplinary team in the treatment protocols for limb threatening infections and how it affects patient outcomes

Target Audience

This activity is for healthcare professionals such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social workers practicing in: Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Wound Care Specialists, Cardiology, Intensive care, Nephrology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery, Physical and Occupational Therapy. 

Educational Method

Lecture and Editorial Review

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Contact

For questions, please contact the Activity Coordinator, Becky McConnell ([email protected])