Learning Objectives:
• Learners will be able to identify and describe the key clinical signs and symptoms of sepsis, including fever, tachycardia, hypotension, altered mental status, and other relevant indicators, to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention.
• Learners will gain insight into the underlying mechanisms and pathophysiological processes of sepsis, including the role of the immune response, systemic inflammation, and organ dysfunction, to enhance their understanding of the condition.
• Learners will be able to summarize and apply the most recent evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of sepsis, including recommendations for early goal-directed therapy, fluid resuscitation, and antibiotic administration.
• Learners will be equipped to utilize effective diagnostic tools and monitoring strategies for patients with suspected sepsis, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and clinical scoring systems to assess severity.
• Learners will be able to outline appropriate treatment protocols for managing sepsis, including the use of intravenous fluids, vasopressors, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and adjunctive therapies to improve patient outcomes.
• Learners will develop strategies for communicating with patients and their families about the nature of sepsis, treatment plans, and expected outcomes, as well as enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare providers in managing sepsis.
Accreditation Statement:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.