Sepsis in the ICU

This program will expire and must be completed by 07/27/26.

*** Please note this program was a part of the VOC 2023. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the VOC 2023. ***

Learning Objectives:

• Learners will analyze the definitions of septic shock.
• Learners will review the three and six-hour bundles for septic shock.
• Learners will evaluate the ongoing treatments for patients after the initial bundles are completed.
• Learners will analyze what de-escalation entails and when to consider starting the process.
• Learners will be able to apply knowledge gained to continue care of the septic shock patient after the initial bundles.
• Learners will be able to apply the knowledge learned to septic shock patients to help further therapy in the ICU and learn when it is appropriate to start de-escalation of therapy and what that entails.
• Learners will improve septic shock therapy to decrease morbidity and mortality in this population.

Accreditation Statement:  Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)ä.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planning Disclosure:  The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Grievance Policy:  All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.