OVERVIEW

DFU Limb Preservation Protocol (Inpatient Care for a Diabetic Foot Infection) is organized by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine.

Release Date: February 19, 2024
Expiration Date: February 19, 2027
Estimated Time to Complete: 120 minutes

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Perform assessment of infected diabetic foot ulcer consistent with evidence-based research
• Determine between a diabetic foot infection and a diabetic food infection with PAD
• Discuss the best labs for evaluating an INFECTED diabetic foot ulcer
• Determine the severity of a diabetic foot infection and how to determine if emergent
• Describe proper imaging needed to diagnose the extent of the diabetic foot infection
• Review treatment of the infected diabetic foot consistent with practice guidelines

Credits

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint providership of UTRGV SOM and Restore Foot and Ankle, PC. The UTRGV SOM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credits Offered:
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM - 2.00
Attendance - 2.00

  • 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianEndocrinologistsNeurologistsHealthcare Providers

    SPECIALITIES

    NeurologyNeuropathologyEndocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes

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