Resuscitation for Hemorrhagic Shock and Ethical Considerations Low Titer O+ Whole Blood and the South Texas Consortium

Online Course

May 14, 2020 - May 14, 2023

Course Description

This online enduring material presentation addresses the efficacy and effectiveness of using whole blood in place of traditional component blood therapy. Comparative statistics on resuscitation rates, shelf life, and potency between whole blood and components are discussed in depth with consideration to ethics as it relates to best practice for an improved standard of care.

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational goals of general medical staff and other healthcare professionals working, referring and associated with hospital emergency rooms.

Learning Objectives

• Identify ethical, regulatory and legal concerns related to palliative care
• Apply sound communication principles with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams

Physician Participation

Upon completion of viewing the online presentation, please follow the instructions at the end of the presentation to complete the evaluation. Once the evaluation is completed, the user will be provided the option to print their certificate.

Program Registration Information

Registration Fees

No Charge

Continuing Medical Education Credit - Accreditation Statement

The UT Health Long San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Long School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts certificates of attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Healthcare professionals receiving a certificate of attendance should consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance

Release date: May 14, 2020     Credits expire: May 14, 2023

Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.

Hardware/Software Requirements

• Windows: Latest release of Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer 6/7 or Mozilla/Firefox
• Macintosh: Latest release of Chrome, Safari or Mozilla/Firefox

Faculty/Speakers:
Donald Jenkins, MD, FACS
Professor/Clinical, Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery Vice Chair for Quality
Department of Surgery Betty and Bob Kelso Distinguished Chair in Burn and Trauma Surgery Associate

Deputy Director, Military Health Institute UT Health San Antonio

University Health System, San Antonio, Texas

Donald Jenkins, MD, FACS has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.