Innovative Strategies for the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcerations and Prevention of Lower Extremity Amputation
On-Demand Audio Webcast
Sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC
Presenters
Robert Snyder, DPM, CWS, FASFAS, Chairperson
Professor (Adjunct) Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine
Medical Director, Wound Healing Center
University Hospital
Tamarac, Florida
Peter Sheehan, MD
President
Sheehan Health Management Corporation
New York, New York
William Marston, MD
Professor and Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Division of Vascular Surgery
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Target Audience
This activity is designed for Podiatric Physicians, Vascular Surgeons, and Wound Care Specialists.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- discuss aggressive therapeutic approaches in managing diabetic foot ulcers
- review challenging cases of neuropathic foot ulcers where aggressive therapies were useful
- evaluate difficult cases of all types where an aggressive approach was appropriate
Activity Overview
This on-demand audio webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participant must participate in the full activity, complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. Participants who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form online may immediately print their documentation of credit.
There is no fee associated with this activity.
For questions regarding this educational activity, please contact Angela Scarnici at 609-371-1137
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Release Date: December 15, 2009
Expiration Date: December 15, 2010
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
For questions regarding this activity, please call 609-371-1137.
CME Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CPME Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
This program is approved for 1.5 continuing education contact hours or 0.15CEU’s
Nurses Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This continuing nursing education activity was approved for 1.5 contact hours.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1.5 contact hours.
Independent Clinical Reviewer
David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD
Professor of Surgery and Director
Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA)
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, Arizona
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises Robert Snyder, DPM, CWS, Peter Sheehan, MD, William Marston, MD and David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD; Alex Slonim, Lindsay Mazzagatti, and Trish Levy, NACCME.
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.
All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.
The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Snyder has disclosed that he is a scientific advisor to Advanced BioHealing, Inc.
Dr. Sheehan has disclosed that he is a scientific advisor to Advanced BioHealing, Inc.
Dr. Marston has disclosed that he is a consultant to Advanced BioHealing, Inc.
Dr. Armstrong has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Mr. Slonim, Ms. Mazzagatti and Ms. Levy have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.
The faculty has disclosed the following off-label/unapproved use(s) of drugs and/or devices will be discussed: The use of Dermagraft for the treatment of wounds other than in the diabetic foot.
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Copyright © 2009 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education.
Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from Advanced BioHealing, Inc.
