BMP / Chem-7 Results Explained Clearly

BMP / Chem-7 Results Explained Clearly is organized by MedCram.

Release Date: 12/1/2020
Expiration Date: 11/6/2026

Course Overview:
The basic metabolic panel (BMP), also known as "CHEM-7", is one of the most commonly ordered lab tests by clinicians in the hospital and outpatient settings. However, many clinicians make common interpretation mistakes - and most have not learned to unlock the full potential of the BMP.

Learners will gain a clear understanding of each possible BMP result: hyper and hyponatremia, hyper and hypokalemia, chloride and bicarbonate problems, BUN and creatinine problems, and hyper and hypoglycemia and learn the initial management and treatment recommendations based on the BMP result. Furthermore, clinicians will learn the guidelines of when to order a BMP, tips for following serial BMPs, and gain a clinical perspective of BMP nuances, pitfalls, and patterns. This CME course will utilize a combination of videos, quizzes, and systematic discussion of clinical scenarios and practice cases to effectively deliver the course content. 

Course Objectives:
As a result of this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

• Describe what each value of the basic metabolic panel represents physiologically, as well as identify when and how frequently to order a basic metabolic panel.
• Explain the significance of either an abnormally high or low result in each category of the basic metabolic panel. 
• Distinguish the therapeutics involved with each abnormal value and explain what considerations, if any, need to be addressed before correcting the results.

What You'll Receive From This Course:

• A clear understanding of each possible BMP result: hyper and hyponatremia, hyper and hypokalemia, chloride and bicarbonate problems, BUN and creatinine problems, and hyper and hypoglycemia
• Initial management and treatment recommendations based on the BMP result
• Guidelines for when to order a BMP, and tips for following serial BMPs
• A clinical perspective of BMP nuances, pitfalls, and patterns
• Quick quiz questions to reinforce core concepts and help you study
• Includes 7 CME Credits/MOC Points/CE
• 1 year of unlimited access on up to 3 devices