Richard E. Dixon, M.D., and David J. Sencer, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Sencer is a former Director of the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Dr. Dixon is the former head of CDC's Hospital Infections Branch. Neither is currently affiliated with CDC.
Drs. Sencer and Dixon report no commercial conflicts of interest.
Disclaimer: Drs. Dixon and Sencer have not consulted with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the preparation of this Cyberounds® and the opinions expressed and actions proposed are those of the authors.
This activity is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from 
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Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Identify and triage patients who may have been exposed to dangerous microbiologic agents, especially agents likely to be used by terrorists
Guide the collection of critically important information about such patients such as their histories, epidemiologic findings, clinical signs and diagnostic tests
Find expert sources for assistance in managing the clinical, public health and legal concerns that such patients raise
Assist in choosing the most appropriate empirical treatments for the patient and his or her contacts.
