Cobalt is an important cofactor in the body, found in nutrients such as vitamin B12. In excess quantities and in its inorganic form, cobalt can result in significant toxicity. Acute toxicity is often rare, often resulting from excess nutritional supplementation. Chronic toxicity can occur due to occupational exposures and from the failure of metal-on-metal hip prostheses. Diagnosis of cobalt toxicity is important to limit morbidity and mortality. This activity will discuss the history of cobalt poisoning, identify sources of cobalt exposure, discuss the pathophysiology and review the management of cobalt toxicity. It ultimately highlights the role of the healthcare team in improving care for patients with this condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/147470
- 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)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - 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: Chemical Pathology, Dermatopathology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Mediastinum, Soft Tissue & Bone
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