eCysticFibrosis Review
VOLUME 2 – ISSUE 6
PODCAST LINK BELOW
Featured Cases: Nutritional Challenges and Complications in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will demonstrate the ability to:

Evaluate and treat small bowel overgrowth in CF
Evaluate and treat distal intestinal obstruction syndrome in CF
Consider non-enzyme causes of malabsorption in a CF patient with poor growth

This audio activity has been developed for clinicians
caring for patients with issues related to cystic fibrosis.
You can also read the companion newsletter. In this edition Dr. Schwarzenberg will help expand our understanding of the nutritional challenges for patients with CF, with the discussion some typical case scenarios.



Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses
The author has indicated that there will be no reference to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or products in the presentation.
Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, MD Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota
     

Guest Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Schwarzenberg discloses that she has no financial relationship with commercial supporters.

Release Date
May 13, 2010
Expiration Date
May 12, 2012
Next Issue
June 8, 2010
Michael P. Boyle, MD, FCCP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Peter J. Mogayzel, Jr., MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Donna W. Peeler, RN, BSN
Pediatric Clinical Coordinator
Cystic Fibrosis Center
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Meghan Ramsay, MS, CRNP
Pediatric Clinical Coordinator
Adult Clinical Coordinator
Cystic Fibrosis Center
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
 accreditation statements
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing . The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

credit designations
Physicians
Podcast: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates
this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the
extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Podcast:
0.50 contact hour Educational Activity is provided by the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. Each podcast carries a maximum of 0.50 contact hours or a total of 3.0 contact hours for the six podcasts in this program.

To obtain contact hours, you must complete this Education Activity and post-test before May 12, 2012.

Allied Health
Podcast: the Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for
0.75 contact hours for non-physicians.

Respiratory Therapists
For United States: Visit this page to confirm that your state will accept the
CE Credits gained through this program.

For Canada: Visit this page to confirm that your province will accept the CE Credits gained through this program.


There are no prerequisites to participate in the activity.

intended audience
This activity has been developed for Pulmonologists, Pediatric Pulmonologists, Gastroenterologists, Pediatricians, Infectious disease specialists, Respiratory therapists, Dieticians, Nutritionists, Nurses, and Physical therapists.


launch date

This program launched on March 9, 2010, and is published monthly; activities expire two years from the date of broadcast, ending in
March 8, 2012.


successful completion
To take the post-test for eCysticFibrosis Review you will need to visit the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s CME website and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. If you have already registered for other Hopkins CE programs at these sites, simply enter the requested information when prompted. Otherwise, complete the registration form to begin the testing process. A passing grade of 70% or higher on the post-test/evaluation is required to receive CE credit.


statement of responsibility
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing take responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME/CE activity.

internet cme/ce policy
The Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing are committed to protect the privacy of its members and customers. The Johns Hopkins University maintains its Internet site as an information resource and service for physicians, other health professionals and the public.

Continuing Medical Education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing will keep your personal and credit information confidential when you participate in a CE Internet-based program. Your information will never be given to anyone outside the Johns Hopkins University program. CE collects only the information necessary to provide you with the service you request.


faculty disclosure
As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), it is the policy of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to require the disclosure of the existence of any relevant financial interest or any other relationship a faculty member or a provider has with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) discussed in an educational presentation. The presenting faculty reported the following:

Michael P. Boyle, MD, FCCPD discloses that he has received grant/research support Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Peter J. Mogayzel, Jr, MD, PhD discloses that he has no financial relationship with commercial supporters.
Meghan Ramsay, MS, CRNP discloses that she has no financial relationship with commercial supporters.
Donna W. Peeler, RN discloses that she has no financial relationship with commercial supporters.
Guest Author's Disclosures

disclaimer statement
The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own. This enduring material is produced for educational purposes only. Use of Johns Hopkins University name implies review of educational format design and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

hardware & software requirements
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  Respiratory Therapists
Visit this page to confirm that your state will accept the CE Credits gained through this program or click on the link below to go directly to the post-test.
 
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