Abducens Nerve Palsy

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (221 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

24 Aug 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

This CME activity provides healthcare professionals with the latest updates and advancements in diagnosing and managing abducens nerve palsy. Abducens nerve palsy, characterized by lateral rectus muscle weakness and restricted eye abduction, poses significant challenges in patient care. Through this activity, participants will understand the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and evidence-based management strategies for abducens nerve palsy. Key topics will include differentiating abducens nerve palsy from other causes of diplopia, interpreting neuroimaging findings, exploring nonsurgical and surgical treatment options, and addressing the importance of an interprofessional team approach in optimizing patient outcomes. By the end of this activity, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively diagnose and manage patients with abducens nerve palsy, improving their clinical practice and patient care.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the clinical features and characteristic findings associated with abducens nerve palsy.

  • Screen patients presenting with diplopia for possible abducens nerve palsy and promptly refer them for further evaluation and management.

  • Apply evidence-based management strategies for abducens nerve palsy, including non-surgical and surgical interventions, considering the patient's age, overall health, and preferences.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including ophthalmologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists, to optimize the care and outcomes of patients with abducens nerve palsy.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

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  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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Deborah Z. on 1/9/2021

Recommend https://www.aao.org/disease-review/strabismus-sixth-nerve-palsy by the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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More info on visual conjugate movement pathways as well may help

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