Bacteremia for the Non-ID

Dr. Minces presents Bacteremia for the Non-Infectious Disease clinician. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Understand the different implications on bacteremia depending on the organism  
• Initial approach for evaluation, empiric and definite therapy 
• Subtleties in antibacterial choices and overall management  

This recorded CME session — Bacteremia for the Non-ID — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Concussion 
Management

Dr. Minces discusses Concussion Management with George Morris, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Identify concussion and initial concussion management 
• Promote active vs passive recovery 
• Recognize the difference in management of acute concussion and persisting symptoms after concussion 
• Understand the role of rehabilitation in treatment of concussion 

This recorded CME session — Concussion Management — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Orthopedics

Dr. Minces discusses Orthopedics with Patrick Osborn, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Identify the signs and symptoms consistent with extremity Acute Compartment Syndrome. 
• Understand basic steps in the initial evaluation and treatment of extremity injuries, including history and physical examination, radiographic evaluation and immobilization.  
• Understand principles to evaluate orthopedic infections including soft tissue infections, postoperative infections, septic joints and necrotizing infections. 
• Improve knowledge of venous thromboembolic prophylaxis for orthopedic trauma patients. 
• Be familiar with access to national orthopedic Clinical Practice Guidelines and Appropriate Use Criteria. 

This recorded CME session — Orthopedics — is available on AffiliateNet via VPN and Sharepoint.

Obesity Management

Dr. Minces discusses Obesity Management with Zayda Ewing, PA-C, and Shawn Day, DO. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Expand knowledge of obesity epidemiology. 
• Understand classes and stages of obesity. 
• Grasp neuroendocrine disease process of obesity. 
• Have awareness of treatment options such as bariatric surgery and anti-obesity medications. 

This recorded CME session — Obesity Management — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Dr. Minces discusses an Hyperlipidemia Management with pediatrician Jessica Najarian-Bell, MD, and Sharath Subramanian, MBBS . At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Know background and latest guidelines for hyperlipidemia management.  
• Understand the role of non-statin therapies for lowering LDL-cholesterol. 
• Know a brief review of specific conditions – familial hypercholesterolemia and lipoprotein (a). 
• Understand lipid screening in pediatric patients. 
• Understand approaches to hyperlipidemia. 

This recorded CME session — Hyperlipidemia Management — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dr. Minces discusses an Obstructive Sleep Apnea, along with Diagnosis and Treatment Options with Troy Payne, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Know the best strategy for ordering a home sleep apnea test or an in-laboratory sleep study. 
• Have a better understanding of the pathophysiology of OSA. 
• Have a better understanding of the consequences of untreated severe OSA. 
• Understand the modern treatment options for OSA. 

This recorded CME session — Obstructive Sleep Apnea — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Urologic Emergencies

Dr. Minces discusses an Introduction to Urologic Emergencies with Lori Pinke, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Identify patients with nephrolithiasis that require urgent urologic intervention. 
• Identify risk factors for Fournier’s gangrene and recognize early skin changes. 
• Initiate evaluation for testicular torsion. 

This recorded CME session — Immunotherapy Related Toxicities — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Antibiotics Made Easy

Dr. Minces discusses Antibiotics Made Easy with fellow Infectious Disease expert Thomas Math, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Present antibiotic classes.   
• Discuss rudiments of their spectrum and clinical use. 
• Discuss pharmacokinetics aspects of relevance. 
• Identify salient toxicities.  

This recorded CME session — Immunotherapy Related Toxicities — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Immunotherapy Related Toxicities

Dr. Minces discusses Immunotherapy Related Toxicities with Abigael Luke, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Understand role of immunotherapy in cancer care.  
• Understand basic biological mechanisms of immunotherapy.
• Recognize immunotherapy related toxicities.
• Implement timely and appropriate therapy for immunotherapy related toxicities. 

This recorded CME session — Immunotherapy Related Toxicities — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Dr. Minces discusses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Robert Johnson, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Gain a better understanding of GERD and its symptoms.   
• Gain a better understanding of the complications of reflux and evaluating for it.    
• Have an increased knowledge of treatment options for GERD.  

This recorded CME session — Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

The Art and Science of the Doctor-Patient Relationship

In this 11th session, Dr. Minces will discuss the Art and Science of the Doctor-Patient Relationship with Jessie Roske, MD and Fred Hund, MD. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Understand the evidence that compassion and trust can lead to better patient outcomes and greater resiliency among clinicians.   
• Identify some concrete techniques for building trust as well as demonstrating compassion and professionalism in patient relationships.   
• Identify some specific ideas and tangible steps that can help them focus on compassion and combat compassion fatigue. 

This CME session — The Art and Science of the Doctor-Patient Relationship — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Atherosclerosis and Aneurysms

In this tenth session, Dr. Minces discusses the Atherosclerosis and Aneurysms with Dr. Katherine Reigstad. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Describe optimal screening, medical management, and follow up on peripheral and carotid arterial disease and aortic aneurysms, including when vascular surgery referral is indicated.    
• Identify indications for invasive intervention of peripheral and carotid arterial disease and aortic aneurysms.   
• Categorize endovascular and surgical options for peripheral and carotid arterial disease and aortic aneurysms, including invasiveness of various procedures and relative medical/anesthetic risks. 

This CME session — Atherosclerosis and Aneurysms — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Sepsis

In this ninth session, Dr. Minces discusses the Sepsis with Drs. Shaun Fernandes and Mithun Suresh. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Know the various definitions of Sepsis.   
• Discuss aspects of resuscitation when caring for patients with sepsis.  
• Describe outpatient care considerations when seeing patients in clinic after they have been hospitalized for sepsis. 
• Highlight upcoming changes to the way sepsis care is delivered within CentraCare.  

This CME session — Sepsis: Definitions, Resuscitation, Outpatient Care and Upcoming Changes — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Scary Rashes

In this eighth session, Dr. Minces discusses the scary rashes with Dermatologist Cindy Firkin Smith, MD. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Recognize a potentially life-threatening rash.   
• Know the next steps in evaluation. 
• Know when to ask for help and how fast to ask.  

This CME session — Scary Rashes: A Practical Approach — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

The Role of Mitochondria in Diabetic Kidney Disease

In this seventh session, Dr. Minces discusses the Role of Mitochondria in Diabetic Kidney Disease and the 2022 KDIGO Updates with Nephrologist Dr. Viral Vakil. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Know when to refer to nephrology.  
• Understand pathophysiology of diabetic kidney disease. 
• Understand the 2022 KDIGO guidelines on diabetic kidney disease. 

This CME session — The Role of Mitochondria in Diabetic Kidney Disease — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Genetic Counseling

In this sixth session, Dr. Minces discusses Genetic Counseling and Medical Genetic Consults with Kate Holzer, CGC and Dr. David Telstra. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Review the roles and skillsets of CentraCare genetic professionals.  
• Expected outcomes from genetic counseling and medical genetic consults.  
• Identify when to refer to genetics.  

This CME session — Genetic Counseling & Medical Genetic Consults — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Post Covid Syndrome

In this fifth session, Dr. Minces discusses Post Covid Syndrome with CNS Elizabeth Elliott and Dr. George Morris. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Understand the definition and diagnosis of Post Covid Syndrome. 
• Have improved awareness of current protocols and recommendations of Post Covid Syndrome. 
• Discuss current practices such as therapies and treatments for Post Covid Syndrome. 

This CME session — Post Covid Syndrome — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Delirium in Adult and Pediatric Populations

In this fourth session, Dr. Minces discusses Delirium in Adult and Pediatric Populations with Clare From, MD, Michael Carpenter, MD and Evelyn Michira, MSN, RN, PHN, AGCNS-BC. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Identify the signs and symptoms of delirium and psychopharmacologic and non-psychopharmacologic treatment in children and adolescents. 
• Identify standard pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management practices in cases of adult delirium. 
• Describe HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program) components including the program roles and requirements. 

This CME session — Delirium in Adult and Pediatric Populations — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Basics of Heart Failure

In this third session, Dr. Minces discusses the Basics of Heart Failure with Dr. David Miranda. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Define the scope of the problem.  
• Understand basic heart failure pharmacotherapy and when to refer to Cardiology.  
• Understand new therapies, remote monitoring and structural heart failure. 
• Manage congestion at CentraCare. 

This CME session — The Basics of Heart Failure — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.

Prescribing Opioids to Older Adults

In this second session, Dr. Minces discusses the Prescribing Opioids to Older Adults with Drs. Heather Bell and Kurt Divine. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants should be able to:

• Describe opioid prescribing that increases risk of overdose.  
• Recount aging processes that may increase risk of opioid in this patient group. 
• Review co-prescribing risks and adverse events.

This CME session — Prescribing Opioids to Older Adults — is available on MyTech Ed via VPN and Sharepoint.