Myth: Because single-dose vials (SDVs) may be unavailable, the use of multi-dose vials (MDVs) for interventional pain procedures is a rational and efficient way to save time, money, and resources.
Learn about the facts surrounding this myth and the best practices to support safe performance of interventional pain procedures in your practice.
You will be awarded CME credit after you read the FactFinder and complete the post-test. Before submitting the test, there is a review screen for learners to review your answers before submitting each attempt.
CME Credits: 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Price: Members $24.95; Fellows/Residents $9.95; Non-members $49.95
Educational Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify best practices to ensure patient safety during interventional spine procedures, and
- Cite the evidentiary basis for risk mitigation strategies in the safe performance of interventional pain procedures.
Authors
David C. Miller, MD, MA and Clark C. Smith, MD, MPH on behalf of the Patient Safety Committee of the Spine Intervention Society.
All individuals in control of content have disclosed the following financial relationships. All of these relationships were reviewed, and all conflicts of interest have been resolved (C7 SCS 6.1-6.2, 6.5).
Commercial SupportMiller, David C.: No Financial Relationships to Disclose.
Smith, Clark C.: No Financial Relationships to Disclose.
No commercial support was received for this activity.
Accreditation Statement
The Spine Intervention Society (SIS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
SIS designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Method of Physician Participation
Each participant will read the FactFinder and will answer post-test questions.
Copyright
Materials presented in this activity have been made available by the Spine Intervention Society for educational purposes only. We reserve all rights to such material.
Date of Activity Release: 12/4/2018
Date of Activity Expiration: 12/3/2021