Brain death, both a legal and clinical term, has been present in medical literature and texts for many years and was defined by the Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA) in 1981. This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with a deep understanding of the multifaceted aspects of brain death, from its pathophysiology to its ethical and legal ramifications. The course primarily focuses on three core areas: the etiology and progression to brain death, distinguishing brain death from other states such as coma or vegetative state, and the comprehensive criteria and protocols for the diagnosis of brain death.This course explores the latest standards and practices in diagnosing brain death, emphasizing clinical assessments, brainstem reflex testing, and the uses of ancillary tests. This activity aims to enhance the competence of healthcare professionals across disciplines, fostering an interprofessional approach to managing this challenging aspect of patient care. This activity will equip the healthcare team with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively navigate brain death’s clinical, ethical, and legal complexities, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care for patients and their families.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18522
- 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)
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)
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: Clinical Pathology, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma