Biliary obstruction refers to the impairment of bile flow from the liver to the small intestine due to blockage of the biliary duct system. Bile obstruction affects a large portion of the population worldwide, with significant morbidity and mortality. The most common etiology of biliary obstruction is gallstones causing common bile duct obstruction, which manifests as pain, nausea/vomiting, and jaundice. This activity describes the etiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of biliary obstruction and highlights the interprofessional team’s role in caring for affected patients.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Surgical Critical Care
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