Sassan Farjami, M.D., Ogleh Nesheiwat, M.D., Carol Karmen, M.D., and Robert G. Lerner, M.D.
Drs. Farjami, Nesheiwat and Karmen are physicians in the Department of Internal Medicine at New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center. They report no conflicts of interest. In the past three years, Dr. Lerner has been a speaker for Aventis, Novo Nordisk and Pharmacia.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Discuss the signs, symptoms and laboratory findings of lead poisoning
Discuss the diagnostic evaluation of lead poisoning
Discuss the treatment options and the management of patients with retained bullets.
