Volume 3, Issue 12: Emerging Pathogens in Cystic Fibrosis- PODCAST

 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 12)

 

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 evidence for potential treatment options in patients with CF, with new and/or persistent MRSA infection.

  • Describe the evidence for potential treatments options in CF patients with Mycobacterium abscessus and Burkholderia cenocepacia infection.

  • Discuss ongoing studies to address the current knowledge gap in treatment of MRSA infection in patients with CF.

Additional information
Contact email: 
ijhn@jhmi.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 ANCC
Registration opens: 
07/17/2012
Registration closes: 
07/16/2014
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

  • 0.50 ANCC

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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