(HS Patrick Heagey 078526 2022) Wake Up the Surgeon! Acute Abdominal Pain Can't Miss Diagnoses
Tracking # 20-1009386
Course overview
In this comprehensive overview of evaluating abdominal pain, using an approach that relies on the likelihood of disease, patient history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies, you will hear the latest evidence. In this recorded session, Patrick will discuss situations that are emergent, may be life threatening, and may require surgical intervention, including acute appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, abdominal aortic aneurysm and more. The unique needs in geriatric patients with abdominal pain will also be covered.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Financial: Patrick Heagey has employment relationships with West Chester University of Pennsylvania and Paoli Hospital. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Patrick Heagey is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Physician Assistant Education Association.