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Prevention of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism
Norman A. Johanson, MD, Faculty Chair
About This CourseThe AAOS Guideline on the Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism was created as an educational tool and guide for managing the prevention of symptomatic PE in patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty. You will gain a comprehensive overview of the new recommendations, the rationale of an orthopaedic-focused approach, and methods for gaining hospital acceptance of this new evidence-based, risk-stratified guideline. Course FormatThis course includes the following activities, which must be completed in order:
ACCME Accreditation StatementThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Posting date: October 27, 2009 Next review date: October 27, 2012 The estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours This course may be completed in multiple sessions. Registration InformationOur records show that you have not yet registered for this course.If eligible, you may register now, by clicking the link below: This course is FREE for AAOS Staff. If you feel this information is in error, please contact OKO technical support at oko@aaos.org You may also use the Course Portal link in the left-hand menu to review the course content. |
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