Limb Preservation: Trauma and Infection in the setting of critical Limb Ischemia

The Woodlands, TX US
August 10, 2022

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 (Becky.McConnell@commonspirit.org)

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/27/2022
Course expires: 
12/31/2022
Event starts: 
08/10/2022 - 12:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
08/10/2022 - 2:00pm CDT
Rating: 
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St. Luke's Health - The Woodland Hospital
17200 St Lukes Way
The Woodlands, TX 77384
United States

Efthymios Gkotsoulias, D.P.M., FACFAS - Activity Director and Presenter
Foot and Ankle Surgery Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group
Assistant Professor Baylor College of Medicine

David Kuten, MD - Activity Director and Presenter
Interventional Cardiology 
Assistant Professor Baylor College of Medicine

Stephen Moore, D.P.M. - Planning Committee Member
Foot and Ankle Surgery Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group
Assistant Professor Baylor College of Medicine
 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 Attendance
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