Dexmedetomidine in the Emergency Department (Recorded Version)

1. Review dexmedetomidine (Precedex) pharmacology
2. Discuss different uses for dexmedetomidine
3. Identify when dexmedetomidine may need to be discontinued

Accreditation Statement: WellSpan Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation: WellSpan Health designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Michelle Hieger, DO
Wellspan Health
Red Lion, PA

Activity Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Alyssa Robertson, PharmD
WellSpan Health
Dallastown, PA

Faculty, Presenter/Committee

Nothing to disclose