Acute Radiologic Manifestations of America’s Opioid Epidemic

Acute Radiologic Manifestations of America’s Opioid Epidemic is organized by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Online Course Start Date: 1/10/2018
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 1/9/2021

Duration:
This journal-based CME activity is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.

Accreditation:
The RSNA designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Description :
The goal of the RadioGraphics articles designated as self-assessment CME features and their accompanying tests is to increase understanding of the radiologic characteristics and possible therapeutic options for a variety of pathologic conditions and basic physics principles.

Content Areas :
The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:
• Chest Radiology.
• Computed Tomography.
• Health Policy.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Neuroradiology.

Objectives:
• Identify the imaging features of emergent conditions commonly seen with opioid use and abuse.
• Describe the pathogeneses of various opioid-related conditions.
• Recognize the limitations of and appropriate modalities for diagnostic imaging of acute conditions related to opioid abuse.