Faculty

Needs Statement

Abnormalities of platelet number can represent clinically insignificant laboratory artifacts or acutely life-threatening disease, and all points in between..  Through this activity, the participant will be able to recognize the common thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis syndromes, initiate evaluation and treatment, and distinguish those which can be managed in the primary care setting from those which require prompt triage to a specialist.

Target Audience

Physicians

Objectives

1. Outline the diagnosis and initial managmenet of common syndromes;
2. Review ITP, DIC, TTP, platelet underproduction thrombocytosis.
   

Accreditation

CME
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr Means has recieved honoraria for lectures and consulting for Beckman Coulter.