Current Concepts in Limb Loss Management: Tactics, Touch, Technology and Tomorrow
In-Person Event
Apr 05 - 06, 2018
Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
OVERVIEW
Current Concepts in Limb Loss Management: Tactics, Touch, Technology and Tomorrow is organized by Penn State University (PSU) College of Medicine Continuing Education and will be held during Apr 05 - 06, 2018 at Hershey Country Club, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers and others involved in the care of patients with limb loss may benefit from attendance. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Health-care providers and the community will obtain useful information to improve awareness and education regarding the needs of patients with limb loss.
Conference Objectives are :
• Describe the causes of limb amputations and the decision process that dictates the surgical option(s) available.
• Identify peri- and post-operative pain management strategies to minimize phantom limb pain and maximize functional recovery.
• Discuss the tactics and technology employed to optimize mobility and activities of daily living with a new prosthetic limb.
• Implement a documentation process to support and demonstrate medical necessity for all components of a prosthesis.
• Recognize state-of-the-art advances in the technology of prosthetics that are rapidly becoming available and impacting patient care
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
The target audience for this medical event is Physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, social workers and others involved in the care of patients with limb loss may benefit from attendance. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Health-care providers and the community will obtain useful information to improve awareness and education regarding the needs of patients with limb loss.
Conference Objectives are :
• Describe the causes of limb amputations and the decision process that dictates the surgical option(s) available.
• Identify peri- and post-operative pain management strategies to minimize phantom limb pain and maximize functional recovery.
• Discuss the tactics and technology employed to optimize mobility and activities of daily living with a new prosthetic limb.
• Implement a documentation process to support and demonstrate medical necessity for all components of a prosthesis.
• Recognize state-of-the-art advances in the technology of prosthetics that are rapidly becoming available and impacting patient care
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
KEY DATES
05 Apr, 2018
Event Start Date
06 Apr, 2018
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
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