Guillain-Barre Syndrome

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Sarada Sakamuri, M.D. Associate Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By:  Sarada Sakamuri, M.D. Location:  S.E.A. Conference Room Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees …

Current Status of Advanced Hemodynamic Resuscitation and Management with Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

Bialal M. Shafi, MDCardiothoracic SurgeryPalo Alto Medical FoundationMedical Group Speaker for this CME Activity:  Bialal M. Shafi, MD Location:  Natividad Conference Room This presentation will explore the applications for adult ECLS including reversible respiratory failure, cardiogenic shock, and ECPR. The discussion will include the importance of early recognition and implementation, and insight into the technical …

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ARU Grand Rounds: Stroke Recovery

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Paul George, MD, PhDAssistant Professor of Neurology and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center Speaker for this activity:   Paul George, MD, PhD Location:  Natividad Conference Room Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States, drastically disrupting the lives of stroke survivors and their caretakers. Unfortunately, because of tight …

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ED Grand Rounds: EMTALA

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Paul Hackman, ESQ., Attorney/Compliance Officer, UC Riverside School of Medicine Presented By:  Paul Hackman, ESQ. Attorney/Compliance Officer, UC Riverside School of Medicine Executive Summary Provide an overview of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) with explanation of the requirements imposed on hospitals. Discussion of regulations surrounding Safe Discharge of patients. Desired Outcomes: …

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PEDS Grand Rounds: Approach to the Child with a First Seizure

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  Courtney J. Wusthoff, MD, MS, FAAPStanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Courtney J. Wusthoff, MD, MS, FAAP This session will review current evidence for the evaluation and management children presenting with a first seizure. Included will be cases and tips relevant to the primary care provider, ER physician, and to those triaging specialty referrals. …

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Physician Wellness: Burnout & Wellness

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John D. Mark, M.D.Clinical Professor PediatricsPediatric Pulmonary MedicineMedical Director, COREStanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity:  John D. Mark, MD Burnout =  Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, decreased sense of personal accomplishment…  Well Clinicians =  Higher Patient Outcomes  Desired Outcomes: Engage in the process of problem solving. Discuss the bigger cause that anchors Natividad’s mission. …

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ARU Grand Rounds: New Blood Pressure Guidelines

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presented by Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhDDirector, Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Professor of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Stanford University Prevention Research Center. He has a Master’s degree in health administration (Johns …

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Stop the Bleed

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presented by Andrew S. McCague, DO, FACOS, FACS Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon, Natividad Medical Center American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma determined that there may be a delay between time of injury and time first responder is on the scene. Without intervention by civilians, preventable deaths will occur. Medical professionals need to know …

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Trauma Grand Rounds: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

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Kazuhide Matsushima, MDAssistant Professor of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC presented by Kazuhide Matsushima, MD Abdominal compartment syndrome is commonly seen in the ICU patients with multiple organ dysfunction. The delay in diagnosis and intervention can be significantly associated with poor prognosis. Critical care providers need to be familiar with signs, diagnosis, and …

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Making All Physicians Better Teachers by making sense of Competency Based Education

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A Family Medicine Faculty Development CME Roger D. Garvin, MDAssociate Professor MedicineDivision of Family Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University presented by Roger D. Garvin, MD We will discuss how medical education has evolved in the last 20 years. The benefits of competency based graduate medical education to faculty and residents will be reviewed.  Desired …

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When Physicians and Patients Disagree: What To Do?

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Bruce W. Spring, MDClinical Assistant Professor of PsychiatryKeck School of Medicine of USC presented by Bruce W. Spring, MD The conflict between physicians and patients is a common practice experience for all physicians, and one that can be very difficult and stressful for the physician and/or patient. This is a frequent occurrence in medical encounters, …

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Implications of Marijuana Use to Hospital Care

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Peter Barelka, MDAnesthesiologist, Veterans Administration HospitalClinical Assistant Professor of AnesthesiologyStanford University School of Medicine presented by Peter Barelka, MD The legalization of cannabis is advancing across the United States. Since the science of cannabis is generally not part of today’s medical training, here, healthcare professionals may have an opportunity to close an ‘education gap’ on …

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Anesthesia Review Club

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Moderated By: Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations for practice improvement. Effectively translate the acquired strategies into improved diagnostics and subsequently implement a better treatment plan for your patients. CME Activity Flyer (PDF)

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ED Grand Rounds: Acute Stroke Care – It’s a New Yea

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Prashanth Krishnamohan, MDClinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Neurology & Neurological SciencesMedical Director of NeurologyStanford Healthcare ValleyCare Presented By:  Prashanth Krishnamohan, MD The American Heart Association released its most recent guidelines regarding the early management of Acute Ischemic Stroke at the International Stroke Conference in January 2018. The guidelines contain new recommendations on the evaluation and care …

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