Glucagon, a member of the anti-hypoglycemic class of medications, is crucial in managing diverse medical scenarios. This medication is employed to address acute hypoglycemia, offering an option for treating overdoses of beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. Its efficacy includes refractory anaphylaxis cases not responsive to epinephrine, showcasing its versatility in critical situations. Moreover, glucagon serves as a valuable intervention in cases of esophageal obstruction caused by food bolus impaction, aiding healthcare professionals in facilitating the passage of such obstructions.This activity explores the indications and contraindications of glucagon, shedding light on its pharmacological attributes, potential adverse events, off-label applications, optimal dosing strategies, and the crucial monitoring required. The course encompass relevant interactions, equipping interprofessional healthcare team members with the necessary insights for managing patients requiring glucagon in various clinical contexts.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/22303
- 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)
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: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, Surgical Critical Care