Patent foramen ovale is a congenital heart condition in which the fetal foramen ovale remains open after birth and poses considerable risks to divers. This activity reviews the underlying mechanisms, evaluation, and treatment of patent foramen ovale within the diving context, highlighting its significant associations with severe neurological decompression sickness, inner ear decompression sickness, and cutis marmorata.Furthermore, the activity underscores the necessity of collaborative teamwork across various disciplines. Diving instructors, medical professionals, and emergency responders each play pivotal roles in caring for individuals affected by patent foramen ovale. Participants acquire insights into the synchronized efforts needed to enhance the safety and health of divers with patent foramen ovale, thereby advancing the prevention and management of associated underwater health complications.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/31569
- 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)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
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)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - 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: Adult Cardiac, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurotology, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Sports Medicine