Common Postoperative Complications

Complications don’t end in the OR. In this on-demand course, hospitalists synthesize evidence to explain patterns, predict risk, and prevent frequent postoperative problems. Through case-based pearls, you’ll identify red flags, treat medical issues decisively, and design clear discharge advice for patients and surgeons—elevating safety, shortening stays, and sharpening your perioperative practice.

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Availability

On-Demand

Expires on Apr 30, 2027

Cost

Member: $0.00

Non-Member: $55.00

Credit Offered

0.75 CME Credit

0.75 ABIM-MOC Point

0.75 Participation Credit

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Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners should be able to:

Explain ways to prevent and predict common postoperative complications.
Identify evidence to treat common postoperative complications.
Produce practical advice to patients and surgeons for managing postoperative complications.

Faculty

Kurt Pfeifer, MD, FACP, SFHM, DFPM
Dennis Chang

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Faculty Disclosures
The individuals in control of content for this activity have no relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. Any relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Statement
The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC Credit Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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