OB/GYN Grand Rounds-11989

7/21/2010, Niswonger Children's Hospital

Howard Herrell, M.D.

Reports there is NOT a financial interest/arrangement of affiliation with one or more organizations which could be perceived as a real or apparent COI in the context of this presentation.

Does not anticipate discussing the unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device during this lecture.

This Continuing Medical Education activity has not received support from any commercial source.

'Laparoscopic Entry Techniques'

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

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Identify various methods of laparoscopy entry technique

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Understand safety issues and complications associated with different techniques

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Speaker presentation skills

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Content

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Balanced, Objectives

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Evidenced Based

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Appropriate for intended audience

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Free of commercial bias

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How well did this activity address a need you have in your practice

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Which physician attributes (core competencies) did the speaker incorporate into their presentation? Please choose all which apply:

Patient care

Practice-based learning and improvement

Interpersonal and communication skills

Professionalism

Medical knowledge

Systems-based practice

Based on what you heard today

Which method of laparoscopic entry is associated with the least vascular injuries?

A. Direct entry

B. Veress needle

C. Optical trochars

D. Hasson method

Correct answer is: D

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What new information/strategy do you plan to implement into your clinical practice?

What challenges or barriers might prevent you from implementing this new information/strategy?

What topics do you feel need to be addressed in future CME activities in this clinical area or others?

If you have questions, concerns, or comments about this activity, please contact: Barbara Sucher, M.B.A., Associate Dean for CME cmeadean@etsu.edu or 423.439.8081.