Management and Preparedness for Infusion and Hypersensitivity Reactions

Management and Preparedness for Infusion and Hypersensitivity Reactions Heinz-Josef Lenz Oncologist 2007; 12: 601-609 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in symptom management and are involved in providing patient care in a cancer care environment. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (required). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Discuss the physiology of the different clinical hypersensitivity and infusion reactions to monoclonal antibodies and chemotherapy. Select appropriate prevention and treatment strategies for hypersensitivity reactions. Describe the differences between acquired and acute hypersensitivity reactions. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME Activity Information Accreditation CME Instructions For Credit Privacy Statement Hardware/Software Requirements Release Date: May 23, 2007 Most Recent Review: May 23, 2007* Most Recent Update: May 23, 2007 Date Credit Expires: May 23, 2009 Time to Complete: 1 hour Medium: Internet Online *Click here to learn more about our review process.

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