Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Rhinosinusitis in Adults

Introduction to this self-study CME activity

Purpose

Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common reasons for an office visit. However, studies indicate that it is not always accurately diagnosed and that adequate trials of antibiotic therapy may not occur for bacterial rhinosinusitis. This self-study activity provides practical guidance to primary care clinicians concerning key aspects of care for rhinosinusitis including:

• Diagnosing acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
• Treatment with antibiotics and ancillary therapies
• Effective radiological imaging
• Appropriate subspecialist consultation

The 2005 update of the guideline includes

• An expanded discussion of how to estimate the probability of acute bacterial sinusitis
• Updated antibiotic choices grouped into first line, alternative first line, and second line
• Updated information on options and effectiveness of adjuvant therapies

Audience

This self-study activity is appropriate for primary care clinicians and other health care providers involved in the diagnosis and treatment of acute bacterial rhinosnusitis in adults.

Authors

Team Leader
	Jane T. McCort, MD General Internal Medicine
Team Members
	R. Van Harrison, PhD Medical Education James F. Peggs, MD Family Medicine Jeffrey E. Terrell, MD Otolaryngology
Author Disclosures
	Team Member Company Relationship R. Van Harrison, PhD (None) Jane McCort, MD (None) James Peggs, MD (None) Jeffrey Terrell, MD Pfizer Speaker

Other Acknowledgements

UMHS Guidelines Oversight Team: William E. Chavey, MD Van Harrison, PhD Literature search services: Taubman Medical Library Production of Internet format and web site maintenance: Ellen Patrick-Dunlavey

CME Accreditation and Credit Designation

The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA/PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity was released in February 2005, with credit available through January 2008. This CME activity was reviewed for currency of content in January 2008 and availability of credit extended through January 2011.

Method of Participation

1. View the web pages. You may print the self-study text to read off-line.
2. Complete the on-line learning assessment test.  It will be electronically scored and the correct answers returned immediately for your review.
3. Complete the electronic credit request and activity evaluation.  An electronic certificate of participation will be provided immediately.
4. Print the certificate of participation for your personal records.

 

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