Peripheral neuropathy encompasses a broad range of clinical pathologies potentially presenting with peripheral nervous system dysfunction. Patients with peripheral neuropathy often present with varying degrees of numbness, tingling, aching, burning sensation, weakness of limbs, hyperalgesia, allodynia, and pain. Neuropathic pain has been characterized as superficial, deep-seated, or severe, unremitting pain with exacerbation at night. While metabolic disorders represent the predominant etiology of extremity pain caused by an underlying peripheral neuropathy clinical pathology, broad clinical consideration is given to many clinical conditions. There are many possible causes of peripheral neuropathy; the most prevalent subtype, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), can lead to significant complications ranging from paresthesia to loss of limb and life. Because peripheral neuropathy is so common in patients with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends clinicians evaluate patients with type 2 diabetes when they are diagnosed; in patients with type 1 diabetes, clinicians should assess for peripheral neuropathy 5 years after diagnosis and then annually. Peripheral neuropathy is primarily diagnosed clinically. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy management consists of several strategies. The aim of this activity is to enhance healthcare learners’ competence in selecting appropriate diagnostic tests, managing peripheral neuropathy, and fostering effective interprofessional teamwork to improve outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/20446
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
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)
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) - 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: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Foot and Ankle, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pain Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Neurology, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Hand