Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (4 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

4 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy is an immune-mediated polyneuropathy marked by nerve roots and peripheral nerve inflammation, characterized by segmental demyelination and remyelination. Typical chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy presents with symmetric, motor-predominant weakness and sensory impairment, notably affecting vibration and position sense more than pain and temperature sense, often accompanied by areflexia. While idiopathic cases are common, various diseases may trigger chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy. Diagnosis challenges can lead to misdiagnosis or overdiagnosis, emphasizing the need for prompt identification and treatment to prevent mortality and prolonged morbidity. Treatment options are available and can improve the outcome of this condition.

This continuing education activity discusses chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy's pathophysiology, clinical presentation, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. The activity underscores the vital role of the interprofessional team in comprehensive patient care, aiming to enrich healthcare professionals' understanding. Staying updated on advancements and best practices enables professionals to optimize outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals grappling with this complex neurological disorder.


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:

  • Apply current diagnostic criteria to distinguish between chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and related neurological disorders.

  • Determine the appropriate use of electrodiagnostic studies in confirming the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and assessing peripheral nerve demyelination.

  • Develop strategies for long-term management of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, considering maintenance therapies and their potential risks and benefits.

  • Coordinate among interprofessional team members to facilitate positive outcomes for patients diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy.

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.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • 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. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

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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