2010 Annual Meeting | Approach to Acute CNS Infections

Date Tuesday 04/13/10

Time 06:45 AM - 08:30 AM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Breakfast Seminar

Director(s) John E. Greenlee, MD, FAAN

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants will gain skill in diagnosing and initiating treatment in three important areas: meningitis, encephalitis, and infections in immunosuppressed patients. Emphasis will be given to key points in initial diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute meningitis and encephalitis; and in the diagnosis and management of CNS infections in immunocompromised patients, including patients with AIDS, patients aggressively immunosuppressed for organ or stem cell transplantation, and patients receiving the newer monoclonal immunosuppressive agents.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge

Recommended Audience Trainee, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic

Event Timeline
06:30 AM - 08:30 AM		Breakfast
06:45 AM - 06:50 AM		Introduction and Course Objectives John E. Greenlee, MD, FAAN
06:50 AM - 07:35 AM		Acute Meningitis and Encephalitis Karen L. Roos, MD, FAAN
07:35 AM - 08:20 AM		CNS Infections in Immunosuppressed Patients – 2010 John E. Greenlee, MD, FAAN
08:20 AM - 08:30 AM		Questions and Answers

Faculty Disclosures
Karen L. Roos, MD, FAAN	No disclosure on file
John E. Greenlee, MD, FAAN	Dr. Greenlee has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Medlink. Dr. Greenlee has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Zeigler Cohen Roche. Dr. Greenlee has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Sommers Schwartz PC. Dr. Greenlee has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for St Francis Hospital. Dr. Greenlee has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Greenlee has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.