Intracranial Hypotension Conference 2018


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Add to Calendar Intracranial Hypotension Conference 2018 10/13/2018 7:00:00 AM 10/13/2018 5:30:00 PM America/Los_Angeles For More Details: https://cedars.cloud-cme.com/spinalleakcme2018 Description: This full-day multidisciplinary symposium on the topic of Intracranial Hypotension secondary to spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak brings together top clinicians and researchers to share the latest advances in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of this under-diagnosed, disabling but treatable secondary headache disorder. Clinicians, researchers, patients and caregivers are invited to attend. The symposium... Marina del Rey Marriott false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, October 13, 2018, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Marina del Rey Marriott

Overview

  This full-day multidisciplinary symposium on the topic of Intracranial Hypotension secondary to spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak brings together top clinicians and researchers to share the latest advances in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of this under-diagnosed, disabling but treatable secondary headache disorder. Clinicians, researchers, patients and caregivers are invited to attend. The symposium offers a professional track and a patient/caregiver track and concludes with an interactive shared session.

    

Target Audience:

This conference is designed to meet the needs of neurologists; neurosurgeons; pain management; anesthesiologists; neuroradiologists; and other clinicians who treat patients with this diagnosis as well as patients and caregivers interested in  gaining more knowledge on this disorder


Objectives for Professionals

1. Describe the diagnostic criteria for spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH)
2. Describe the mechanisms of headache and other symptoms
3. Recognize the range of clinical manifestations and complications of intracranial hypotension
4. Differentiate between SIH and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
5. Describe objective measurements used in the diagnostic evaluation of intracranial hypotension
6. Evaluate current imaging techniques used to localize spinal CSF leaks, recognizing that optimal imaging technique varies with type of leak
7. Compare percutaneous treatment approaches of intracranial hypotension
8. Recognize indications for surgery and discuss surgical approaches for spinal CSF leak
9. Recognize and manage rebound intracranial hypertension that may occur post intervention for spinal CSF leak
10. Apply management strategies for persistent posttreatment symptoms

Objectives for Patients & Caregivers

  1. Understand the similarities between postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and SIH
  2. Name two objective measurements in the evaluation of SIH
  3. Describe the basics of diagnostic imaging used in SIH
  4. Describe the basics of treatment approaches in SIH
  5. Apply specific strategies to manage pain and improve quality of life
  6. Recognize symptoms of rebound intracranial hypertension that may occur post intervention for spinal CSF leak
  7. Describe one way that patients can participate in clinical research of intracranial hypotension

Registration
Registration is now close. 
Limited On-Site Registration will be available.

Received by 10/5/2018
 Medical Professionals        $175
 Resident/Fellows         $125 
 Patient/Caregivers   $60 

Received after 10/5/2018
 Medical Professionals        $200
 Resident/Fellows         $150 
 Patient/Caregivers   $80 

We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us better serve you. Please call (310) 423-5548 for any assistance.

To Pay by Check:

Mail registration form and payment (with checks made payable to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) to:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Attn: Registrations
8797 Beverly Boulevard, #250
Los Angeles, CA 90048


Refund Policy:

All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to an administrative charge. Please e-mail cancellation request to [email protected]. If you do not receive confirmation of your cancellation via e-mail, please call (310) 423-5548. 


Accreditation
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.


Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (8.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (8.00 hours)

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