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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2009 |
| Termination Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Cost |
$25.00 to view the program and complete a post test for CME credit. To purchase this program please log in.
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| Description | According to the National Institutes of Health, abdominal swelling, or distention, is a common condition. Some possible causes include: air swallowing, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, ovarian cyst, overeating, partial bowel obstruction, uterine fibroids. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Melissa Whitmill, MD and Jon Groner, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: 1.) Identify cuases of the acute abdomen in children. 2.) Describe signs and symptoms of acute abdomen in children. 3.) Recognize the approach to the workup and examination of patients with abdominal pain. 4.) Identify the differential diagnosis of the acute abdomen. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
