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CME Activity
Risk Factors and Survival in Patients With Respiratory Failure After Cardiac Operations
Faculty
Sven M. Richter, MD
Critical Care Research Group
The Prince Charles Hospital
Chermside, Queensland, Australia
Michael L. Bailey, MBBS
Critical Care Research Group
The Prince Charles Hospital
Chermside, Queensland, Australia
Daniel V. Mullany, FJFICM
Critical Care Research Group
The Prince Charles Hospital
Chermside, Queensland, Australia
Peter J. Tesar, FRACS
Critical Care Research Group
The Prince Charles Hospital
Chermside, Queensland, Australia
John F. Fraser, PhD, MRCP
Critical Care Research Group
The Prince Charles Hospital
Chermside, Queensland, Australia
Accredited by
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Course Description
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
• understand that the development of postoperative respiratory failure is associated with increased resource utilization
• become aware of modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for development of postoperative respiratory failure
• recognize that better identification of risk factors for adverse postoperative outcomes may help to aid in resource planning and utilization in the perioperative period
Activity Details
| Credit Types: | CME |
| Credit Amount: | 1.0 Credits |
| Release Date: | 2011-Nov-01 |
| Expiration Date: | 2013-Nov-01 |
| Estimated Time for Completion: | 1 hour |
| Registration Required: | Yes |
| Cost: | $374/yr |
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