Learning Objectives and Author Information
Learning Objectives
After reading this Bulletin, you should be able to:
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
- List the common causes of anaphylaxis.
- Describe the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.
- Teach patients how to prevent and manage future episodes of anaphylaxis.
Author Information
This CME Bulletin was prepared by Barbara Bittner, in consultation with Rebecca Jaffe, MD, and Kathleen Romito, MD.
Rebecca Jaffe, MD, is a practicing family physician at the Pike Creek Sports Medicine Center, Wilmington, Del. She received her medical degree from the Medical Col¬lege of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and completed her residency at the Wilmington Medical Center, Wilmington, Del.
Kathleen Romito, MD, who served as medical editor for this Bulletin, is a family physician in Boise, Idaho. She is in private practice with the Primary Health Wellness Center. She has served as an associate medical director for Healthwise, Inc., since July 2005.
Barbara Bittner is an editor based in Albuquerque, NM.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Jaffe, Dr. Romito and Ms. Bittner have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
Rebecca Jaffe, MD, is a practicing family physician at the Pike Creek Sports Medicine Center, Wilmington, Del. She received her medical degree from the Medical Col¬lege of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and completed her residency at the Wilmington Medical Center, Wilmington, Del.
Kathleen Romito, MD, who served as medical editor for this Bulletin, is a family physician in Boise, Idaho. She is in private practice with the Primary Health Wellness Center. She has served as an associate medical director for Healthwise, Inc., since July 2005.
Barbara Bittner is an editor based in Albuquerque, NM.
Disclosure Statements: Dr. Jaffe, Dr. Romito and Ms. Bittner have returned disclosure forms indicating that they have no financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational material.
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Susanna Guzman
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Marilyn Busby
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Continuing Medical Education
Kathleen Romito, MD
Medical Editor
Barbara Bittner
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
Susanna Guzman
Assistant Division Director
Online & Custom Publishing
Marilyn Busby
Multimedia Manager
Continuing Medical Education
Kathleen Romito, MD
Medical Editor
Barbara Bittner
Editor
Bryan Colley
Graphic Associate
CME Accreditation Information
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to .75 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins October 8. The term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Members
AAFP members wishing to obtain CME credit for completing this activity should read the CME Bulletin, complete the self-assessment quiz and evaluation, indicate the number of credits they are reporting for this activity, and submit the Answer Sheet to the AAFP by mail or fax, or online. If the form is returned by mail or fax, your CME credits will be posted for you. If you complete the quiz and evaluation online, the credits will be posted automatically to your CME Record.
Nonmembers
Physicians who are not members of the AAFP may request a letter documenting activity completion. To do so, please check the appropriate box on the self-assessment quiz Answer Sheet and return it to the AAFP.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians or Dey, LP.
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose their relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflict of interests and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of the CME Bulletins. This process ensures a clear resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose their relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflict of interests and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of the CME Bulletins. This process ensures a clear resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
Learning Objectives and Author Information
