(Volume 3, Issue 3) e-Medical Dermatology Review: Infantile Hemangiomas: Update on Therapy

Overview

eMedical Dermatology Review is a monthly CE series for the Dermatology nurse and health care professional. 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 3)

 

Target Audience

Dermatology nurses and health care professionals

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss current controversies in the management of infantile hemangiomas.

  • Describe the potential side effects associated with the use of propranolol and prednisolone therapy for infantile hemangiomas.

  • Recognize factors that place infants at high risk for experiencing side effects from treatment with propranolol.

 
 

 

Additional information
Contact email: 
ijhn@jhmi.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
12/15/2011
Course expires: 
12/14/2013
Cost:
$0.00

Faculty

Katherine B. Puttgen, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Dermatology
Division of Pediatric Dermatology
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
 

Accreditation

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC

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