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In March 2007, the FDA issued a black-box warning for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents. It is recommended that the lowest possible dose be used to help patients avoid blood transfusions. Studies have shown increased mortality and/or a tumor progression in patients with cancer receiving an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent.
For more information, please review the FDA Fact Sheet available
online at: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/RHE/default.htm
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Life and Cost Benefits of Early Detection and Appropriate Use of Blood Transfusions: Infectious and Physiologic Risks |
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Faculty: Daniel Ouellette, MD, FCCP
Through a review of recent evidence-based data, this course presents up-to-date information about the infections and physiologic problems associated with the use of blood products and describes steps to limit those risks.
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| Key Words: Life and Cost Benefits of Early Detection and Appropriate Use of Blood Transfusions: Infectious and Physiologic Risks |
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| OVERVIEW |
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| Blood transfusions are still widely and routinely administered to manage anemia in the ICU, though emerging evidence suggests that they are not effective and possibly harmful. Infectious and physiologic complications of blood transfusions, such as viral and bacterial infections, immune modulation, and transfusion-related acute lung injury, among others, may increase a patient’s risk of mortality. This module presents up-to-date information about the infections and physiologic problems associated with the use of blood products and describes steps to limit those risks. |
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| TARGET AUDIENCE |
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| This CME activity is designed for critical care physicians, critical care nurses, and other healthcare providers who treat patients with risk factors for anemia. |
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| Daniel Ouellette, MD, FCCP
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| Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program Director, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Tex; Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas |
| Disclosure: Speaker’s Bureau: OrthoBiotech |
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| ACCREDITATION STATEMENT |
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| Continuing Medical Education for Physicians |
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| Accreditation Statement |
| MEBN is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
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| CME Credits |
| MEBN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
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| FDA Disclosure Statement |
| The contents of some CME activities may contain discussions of non-approved or off-label uses of some of the agents mentioned. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses. |
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| Accreditation Period |
Original release date: March 23, 2006
Reviewed and Renewed: March 23, 2008
Expiration Date: March 23, 2009 |
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| Any questions regarding the accreditation of this CME activity should be directed to MEBN. (accreditation@mebn.net) | Continuing Education for Nurses MEBN is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Hampshire Nurses’ Association Commission on Continuing Education, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. MEBN recognizes that the accredited status refers only to our continuing nursing education activities and does not imply that the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses these commercial products.
Contact Hours MEBN designates this continuing education activity for up to 0.25 contact hour(s) of nursing continuing education credit.
Accreditation Period Original release date: March 23, 2006
Reviewed and Renewed: March 23, 2008
Expiration Date: March 23, 2009 |
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Disclaimer This continuing education program may
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products that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The
authors, sponsors or publishers do not recommend the use of any agent or product
outside of the official labeled indications. Please refer to the official
prescribing information for each agent or product for discussion of approved
indications, contraindications, and written warnings.
Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or
treatment discussed or suggested in this course should not be used by clinicians
without evaluation of their patient's conditions and possible contraindications
on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer's product information,
and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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copyright material. However, if any permissions have been inadvertently
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| How to Take This Course |
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| CME-TODAY offers FREE continuing medical education (CME) credits to recipients of the CD-ROM or CME-TODAY journal. Enter the CE Code listed on the CD-ROM or in the journal when prompted. This free offer expires on May 1, 2008. All others will be assessed a $2.50 processing fee. |
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