Evidence Based Medicine and the Intensive Care Unit
presented by Eric Dobkin, MD,
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Release date: April 1, 2006
Expiration date: March 31, 2009

Target Audience: This CME activity is designed for all physicians in all specialties and any interested healthcare professionals.

Course Description: As Keynote Speaker for the special event program “An Evidence Based Medicine Symposium: Transforming the Quality of ICU Healthcare” , Dr. Dobkin addresses the quality of healthcare in the Intensive Care Unit, the likelihood of desired health outcomes and the role of evidence based medicine. This lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved conference and is now made available through this online program. A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized. Click on the link above to begin this educational program.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Describe non-pharmacological methods for preventing V.A.P.

• Identify appropriate methods for DVT prophylaxis for the mechanically Vented ICU patient

Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)