COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This series will serve as a review and update on the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of common neurological clinical challenges that face neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, intensivists, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals in their daily practices. It will cover novel surgical techniques for the treatment of cerebral and spinal disorders, as well as strategies for revision spinal and cranial surgery and complication avoidance/management.

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Neuroradiologists, Internists, Hospitalists, Critical Care Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Neuropsychologists, Physician Assistants, Technicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other interested healthcare providers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Apply optimal course of treatment for the neurosurgery patient, utilizing multiple approaches to diagnose and treat, including neuro imaging findings.  
• Utilize optimal clinical management protocol for a variety of cranial and spinal conditions.
• Describe the indications for the practical applications of and the potential complications of advanced techniques in the treatment of cranial and spinal diseases.  
• Implement novel surgical techniques for the treatment of cerebral and spinal disorders, as well as strategies for revision spinal and cranial surgery and complication avoidance/management.  

FACULTY AND DISCLOSURES:

Conference Director
Felipe De Los Rios, M.D.

Dr. De Los Rios has indicated that neither he nor his spouse/partner have any relevant finacial relationships to disclose. He will not include any references to off-label product discussions and recommendations.  Individuals participating in this CME activity will identify any references to off-label product discussions and recommendations.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS AND CREDITS

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

This activity has been approved for 1 credit hour, CE Broker Course #20-98238, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Physician Assistant, Osteopathic Medicine and the Florida Board of Psychology.  

This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy and Respiratory Therapists. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.