Mediastinoscopy is a critical surgical procedure primarily used to diagnose and stage diseases within the mediastinum, including bronchogenic carcinoma and other mediastinal pathologies. This procedure is traditionally regarded as the gold standard for staging mediastinal lymph nodes, providing essential information for the diagnosis and treatment planning of non–small cell lung cancer. The procedure involves general anesthesia, precise dissection, and careful navigation to obtain tissue samples. The procedure continues to evolve with advancements such as video-assisted mediastinoscopy and complementary techniques like endobronchial ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration, enhancing surgical visualization and diagnostic accuracy.Clinicians participating in this course gain a comprehensive understanding of mediastinoscopy, including its indications, procedural techniques, and potential complications. The course covers preoperative and postoperative care, patient selection, and integrating advanced imaging techniques to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, participants learn about the importance of interprofessional communication and care coordination, enhancing their ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. This knowledge provides clinicians with the skills needed to optimize patient safety, improve diagnostic accuracy, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the context of mediastinoscopy.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/24852
- 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: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiothoracic, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Operative Anesthesia, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Medical Oncology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Mediastinum, Surgical Pathology, Thoracic Anesthesia, Vascular Surgery