H1N1 influenza, a subtype of influenza A virus, is an infectious viral illness that causes both upper and, in some cases, lower respiratory tract infections in its host. H1N1 influenza infections can cause symptoms such as rhinorrhea, rigors, myalgia, headache, fever, chills, loss of appetite, and, possibly, lower respiratory tract disease and gastrointestinal disease. Rarely, H1N1 influenza can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and secondary bacterial sepsis. A pandemic variant of H1N1, known as “swine flu,” emerged from the recombination of various prior swine, avian, and human influenza strains, causing a global pandemic affecting millions of people and impacting industries, including food and tourism.Swine influenza viruses can infect humans through close contact with infected pigs, resulting in pandemics if the virus reassorts and acquires efficient person-to-person transmission capabilities. Clinicians managing this condition should be aware that early antiviral treatment within 72 hours of symptom onset may decrease severe disease and mortality. Additionally, they should understand which antiviral treatments are effective in this window. Vaccines and other preventative measures are critical in reducing H1N1 influenza transmission during outbreaks. Diagnostic confirmation necessitates respiratory samples, emphasizing the importance of an interprofessional team approach for optimal patient care, particularly for high-risk individuals. This activity provides a comprehensive review of the presentation, evaluation, and management of H1N1 influenza, emphasizing the essential role of an interprofessional healthcare team in caring for affected patients affected by the H1N1 influenza virus.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/22472
- 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)
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) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Mediastinum, Surgical Critical Care