Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious neurological condition that primarily affects the spinal cord, leading to sudden muscle weakness and loss of reflexes. Most commonly seen in children, AFM can result in varying degrees of paralysis, resembling symptoms similar to those of polio. The exact cause of AFM remains uncertain, though it is often associated with viral infections, particularly enteroviruses. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, as the condition can progress rapidly, potentially leading to long-term disability. Efforts to better understand AFM are ongoing, with researchers focusing on its prevention, early detection, and management strategies.Participants in this course gain critical knowledge on the early recognition and diagnosis of AFM to initiate prompt treatment and minimize long-term complications. The course covers the characteristic features, potential causes, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies for AFM. Emphasis is placed on the importance of an interprofessional healthcare team (including neurologists, infectious disease specialists, pediatricians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists), in providing comprehensive care for patients with this condition. This collaborative approach enhances patient outcomes by ensuring coordinated care, timely interventions, and support for affected patients and their families, ultimately reducing morbidity and mortality associated with AFM.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/161699
- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- 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: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Critical Care Medicine, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Neurology