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CME Activity
Perioperative Pain Management in Anticoagulated Patients
Faculty
Kenneth D. Candido, MD
Antony R. Tharian, MD
Accredited by
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Course Description
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Summarize ACCP, AAOS, and SCIP guidelines on thromboprophylaxis in orthopaedic surgery.
2. Describe clinical implications of neuraxial anesthesia in patients receiving anticoagulant medications.
3. Explain the physiology of blood coagulation.
4. Discuss ASRA guidelines on the use of regional anesthesia in patients receiving anticoagulant medications, including the use of unfractionated and low-molecular-weight heparins; warfarin; antiplatelet medications such as NSAIDs, clopidogrel, and ticlopidine; herbal medications; and new anticoagulants such as fondaparinux.
Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.0 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Dec-19 |
| Expiration Date: | 2014-Dec-19 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 1 hour |
| Registration Required: | Yes |
| Cost: | $15-$30 |
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