Emergency Surgical Conditions

Emergency Surgical Conditions is organized by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUMC) and will be held from Sep 23, 2016 - Sep 23, 2019. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.

Conference Description :
This conference will discuss the management and operative indications of three common acute abdominal conditions – small bowel obstruction, acute diverticulitis, and appendicitis. We also will discuss other conditions that present as abdominal pain that require emergent surgery. At the end of the presentation, we hope that participates will walk away with practical knowledge.

Conference Objectives are :
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:
• IDENTIFY emergent surgical conditions that present as abdominal pain;
• UNDERSTAND the importance of involving a surgeon early in the evaluation and management of acute abdominal problems;
• DISCUSS the diagnosis and early management of emergent surgical conditions;
• PROVIDE practical knowledge for the primary care provider to manage patients with emergent surgical conditions.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.