Faculty:
Dr. Michael G, Felker, Associate Professor
Duke Clinical Research Institute

Dr. Cynthia Korzelius, Clinical Associate Professor
Tufts University School of Medicine

Dr. Robert W. Schrier, Professor of Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine

Dr. Joseph Verbalis, Chief of Endocrinology
Georgetown University Hospital

Target Audience:
Hospital-based cardiologists, critical care specialists, emergency physicians, endocrinologists, hepatologists, hospitalists, endocrinologists

Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be able to:
-  Identify and assess patients at risk of hyponatremia
-  Achieve timely and effective diagnosis and management of in-hospital patients with hyponatremia, taking into account the effects of underlying comorbidities and diuretic usage
-  Monitor the rate of correction of serum sodium levels in patients with chronic hyponatremia to avoid permanent and potentially fatal neurologic complications
-  Balance the potential interactions of one treatment with another to achieve optimal resolution of both the hyponatremia and the underlying disease(s)
-  Adhere to a multidisciplinary approach to hyponatremia that provides the patient with continuity of care throughout hospitalization

Accreditation Statements:

Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) and In 2 MedEd, LLC.  TUSM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

TUSM designates this enduring material for a maximum for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extend of their participation in the activity.  

For more information about this online CME activity and to register, please visit http://www.tufts-hyponatremia.com