Sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME)
Target Audience
This activity is designed for podiatrists.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- List key questions one must ask in the patient history
- Discuss the use of diagnostic imaging for puncture wounds
- Cite common gram-positive organisms that are isolated in puncture wounds
- Review treatment considerations with puncture wounds that have entered deep tissue
- Assess the current research on the use of prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of puncture wounds
CPME Accreditation
NACCME is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine.
This activity is approved for 1 continuing education contact hour or .1 CEU.
A score of 70 percent or above will comprise a passing grade. A documentation of credit will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the exam. Those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form online may immediately print their documentation of credit.
There is no fee for the activity.
Release Date: June 27, 2008
Expiration Date: July 31, 2009
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All faculty participating in Continuing Education programs sponsored by NACCME are expected to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflicts of interest related to the content of their presentation.
Drs. Rosenblum, Taft and Riemer have disclosed that they have no significant financial relationship with any organization that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of their presentation.
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