Free CE on preventing Venous Thromboembolism thru 09/01/10

cmecorner is offering 1.25 contact hours, sponsored by Ortho-McNeil.

Preventing VTE is Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Patients

Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to:
1.
Review guidelines, consensus standards, and requirements for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients.
2.
Evaluate how to apply the latest clinical practice guidelines on the prevention of VTE for patients who undergo THA and TKA.
3.
Assess the safety and efficacy of existing and emerging anticoagulants for the prevention of VTE.
4.
Discuss how emerging oral anticoagulants may impact the prevention of VTE in THA and TKA patients.