Outpatient

EFM Case Study #22: Intermittent Auscultation Risks

After decades of rigorous comparison in 13 randomized controlled trials, continuous electronic fetal monitoring (CEFM) shows no clinical benefit over intermittent auscultation (IA) but it remains the primary method of fetal surveillance during labor. There is a current disconnect between…

EFM Case Study #21: Failure to Monitor

Prolonged periods of uninterpretable or absent fetal heart rate data (FHR) or uterine contraction (UC) data on the EFM strip can lead to legal complications. Failing to maintain a continuous EFM strip can imply that the perinatal team was inattentive…

Medical Marijuana Issues in Louisiana: An Overview

Cannabis is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, yet federal and state laws have greatly hindered the research and study of cannabis and its products. The goal of this activity is to provide an overview of the current issues,…

Ophthoquestions

Ophthoquestions helps learners prepare for their Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question bank for ophthalmology physicians provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.

Preterm Birth: Management Options

The preterm birth (PTB) rate in the United States is one of the worst in the world. Of approximately 3.6 – 3.7 million babies born annually, 10.4% are born prematurely. Of the 10.4% of births occurring before term, half are…

Preterm Birth: Prevention

Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the most challenging issues in perinatal medicine today. The preterm birth rate in the United States is one of the worst among all developed countries and it is on the rise. Failing to monitor…

Preterm Birth: Predicting Risk

Of approximately 3.7 million babies born annually, 10.4% are born prematurely. It is clear that PTB is one of the most challenging issues in perinatal medicine today. Predicting who is at risk of delivering early is one of the most…

Dismissing a Patient

A patient can end his or her relationship with a physician instantaneously, but physicians do not have the same option. Their professional responsibility to an established patient requires them to continue to provide care to the best of their ability….

Neuroquestions

Neuroquestions helps subscribers prepare for their Neurology Knowledge Assessment Program exams, written boards, and recertification for boards. A question bank for neurology physicians provides up-to-date questions, and explanations with answers.

CardioVIllage

CardioVillage provides cardiovascular education in areas of Practicing Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, New Topics and Trends, and Fundamentals to help learners understand and best treat their patients according to novel technologies, updated guidelines, and state of practice within cardiovascular medicine.