Program Description: 

Age related variations in the bacteriology and antibiotic responsiveness of orbital cellulitis have factored in therapeutic protocols for the condition. Among current concerns is whether evolving bacterial hypervirulence, fostered by widespread antibiotic use and selective immunization, requires modification of these regimens. 

 
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
AMA Credit Designation:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals
Target audience: 
  • Community eye care professionals
  • Full time faculty
  • Residents
  • Fellow ophthalmologists
  • Optometrists
  • Ophthalmic photographers
Learning objectives: 

At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:

  1. Understand the pathophysiology of orbital cellulitis and abscess
  2. Be familiar with treatment protocols for sinusitis-related orbital infection
  3. Recognize the impact of evolving pathogens on patient outcomes
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Directors:
Wanda M. Martinez, MD
Joe Carroll, PhD
 
Speaker:

Gerald Harris, MD 
Professor of Ophthalmology
Section Chief, Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin

 

All persons in control of content has no relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following persons;
 

Name

Company

Role

Gerald Harris, MD

Wolters Kluwer

Author

 

Gutglass, Erickson, Bonville and Larson

Med-Legal

In accordance with the ACCME®  Standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved

Contact

Name: 
Kelli Torosian
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-7875
Email: 
ktorosian@mcw.edu
Session date: 
12/02/2015 - 7:00am to 8:15am CST
Location: 
Eye Institute
925 N. 87th St.
Lower Level Conference Room
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.25 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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