Caspofungin is a medication within the echinocandins class designed to enhance the management of a spectrum of medical conditions. This comprehensive program discusses the intricacies of caspofungin’s application, addressing conditions ranging from febrile neutropenia to various candida infections, invasive candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis, and invasive aspergillosis. Healthcare professionals will gain an in-depth understanding of caspofungin while covering crucial aspects such as its mechanism of action and adverse reactions profile, in addition to essential factors like off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, and relevant interactions. Using this comprehensive knowledge, participants will be better equipped to make informed decisions and optimize patient outcomes when using caspofungin to manage and treat specified conditions.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/45651
- 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)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - 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: Chemical Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Otolaryngology