The lymphatic system intimately connects to all body parts, yet its clinical significance is poorly understood. Besides playing a role in the immune system, it has many other functions. This mesh of tissues and organs exports toxins, waste, and unnecessary materials out of the body via lymph fluid. Modern medical education today does not do full justice to the lymphatic system. Understanding the lymphatic formation and removal process from the interstitium is a crucial physiologic principle to treat osteopathically. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) may be used to affect and improve lymphatic flow. This activity outlines lymphatic osteopathic manipulation treatment and explains the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients who undergo lymphatic OMT.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/102982
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Surgery