Colonic Emergencies

Course Overview

This 15-minute radiology CME covers emergencies of the colon including: intussusception, cecal volvulus, epiploic appendagitis, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, and heroin overdose.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn to identify the misses and causes which commonly appear in QA and medical malpractice assessments.
2. Understand latest imaging technologies to deliver continuous high quality care in radiology.
3. Apply principles of critical thinking during the assessment and diagnosis of the patient. 
   
   

For New Users

If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers.

Audience and Claiming Credit

This course has been designed for radiologists. A certificate awarding credit will be issued to participants who have reviewed the entire presentation and correctly answered the post-test question.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designated this online course review for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jointly provided by the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education