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What’s the latest in general surgery CME online courses? Listen below to some of the country’s leading specialists from institutions such as the Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Mercy, and the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.

1. Management of Anastomotic Leaks

Listen to Steven Wexner, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery and Director of the Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston review how to improve the prevention and management of anastomotic leaks (AL) in this CME-accredited audio lecture. After listening to this full lecture, you will be better prepared to:

• Characterize the impact of anastomotic leaks on patient health and well-being.
• Optimize bowel preparation to help reduce rate of AL.
• List studies assessing the role of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography in reducing the incidence of anastomotic leaks.

2. Treatment of Hospital-related Infections

Join Mohamed H. Yassin, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Director of Infection Control, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA as he discusses ways to improve the prevention of hospital-related infections in this CME-accredited audio lecture. After listening to this full lecture, you will be better prepared to:

• Implement strategies for preventing hospital-acquired infections.
• Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics in hospitalized patients.
• Determine whether supplemental oxygen is indicated for hospitalized patients.

3. Hernia Repair in the Contaminated Field

Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Surgery and Vice Chair, Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston discusses how to improve the management of incisional hernia in this exclusive CME-accredited audio lecture. Once you listen to the full lecture, you will be better prepared to:

• Choose among synthetic and biologic meshes for hernia repairs.
• Evaluate data on the advantages and disadvantages of open and laparoscopic approaches to management of incisional hernia.
• Plan appropriate repair of an incisional hernia based on the hernia grade and wound status.

4. Evidence-based Challenges to Standard Practices in Hospital Care

Join Paul W. Slavik, MD, Hospitalist, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington as he discusses how to improve the management of hospitalized patients in this CME-accredited lecture. After listening to the full lecture, you will be better prepared to:

• Risk stratify patients with pulmonary embolism.
• Assess the efficacy of antipsychotic medication in the prevention and treatment of dementia.

5. Leadership in Surgery

Listen to Steven Wexner, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery and Director of the Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston discuss how to improve the practice of surgery through excellence in leadership skills in this CME-accredited lecture. Once you listen to the full lecture, you will be better prepared to:

• Differentiate between authoritative and collaborative leadership styles.
• List the qualities of an emotionally intelligent leader.
• Explain the difference between coaching and mentoring.

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