Journal-based CME Course: Assessing the Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission via Surgical Electrocautery Plume

Activity ID

8295

Expires

June 4, 2024

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

Fee

$30

CME Provider: JAMA Surgery

Description of CME Course

This quality improvement study used a nonhuman subject research approach to examine whether SARS-CoV-2 from aerosolized virus is present in and potentially transmissible from a electrocautery plume in surgery.

Disclaimers

1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

To identify the key insights or developments described in this article

Keywords

Surgery, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Competencies

Medical Knowledge

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/jamasurg.2021.2591