Volume 3, Issue 11: Emerging Pathogens in Cystic Fibrosis

 e-Cystic Fibrosis Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.

(Volume 3, Issue 11)

 

Target Audience

Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:    

  • Discuss the impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection on survival in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

  • Identify the association between transmissible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and survival in persons with CF.

  • Describe the effect of chronic nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, mucoid Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC), and nonmucoid BCC infection on lung function in individuals with CF.

Additional information
Contact email: 
ijhn@jhmi.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
Registration opens: 
06/19/2012
Registration closes: 
06/18/2014
Cost:
$0.00

Elliott C Dasenbrook, MD, MHS

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
The Connie and Jim Brown Chair in Pediatric Pulmonary Survivorship
Associate Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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