Advancements in Managing Malignant Ascites
On-Demand Audio Webcast
Sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME)
Presenters
Howard M. Richard, III, MD
Division of Interventional Radiology
Department of Diagnostic Imaging
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Target Audience
This activity is designed for nurses and technologists who treat patients with malignant ascites.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- discuss the clinical manifestations of malignant ascites
- describe the limitations of the current treatment of repeat large volume paracentesis
- discuss the safety and efficacy of catheter based treatment such as peritoneal catheter and peritoneal ports
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 20-question 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.
Release Date: 12-27-07
Review Date: 3-9-09
Expiration Date: 3-31-11
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
For questions regarding this activity, please call 609-371-1137
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ANCC Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education 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 by the PA State Nurses Association for 1 contact hour(s). Provider #: 110-3-E-06.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for 1 contact hour, , Provider Number 13255
AHRA Accreditation
Approved for 1 Category A, ARRT continuing education credit(s).
Independent Clinical Reviewer
Anne Covey, MD
Department of Radiology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises Howard Richard, III, MD, Anne Covey, MD; Trish Levy and Alex Slonim, 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. Richard has disclosed no relevant relationship with any commercial interest.
Dr. Covey has disclosed no relevant relationship with any commercial interest
Ms. Levy & Mr. Slonim 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 that off-label/unapproved use of drugs or devices for the treatment of malignant ascites will be discussed.
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Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from Cardinal Health
Representatives of the granting organization may not register on behalf of participants.
