OasisLMS

SNIPS is a new kind of educational course, cutting directly to the information you need to know in a short, visual format. Developed directly from content performance deficiencies from recent ABPS Continuous Certification Exam, these streamlined learning modules feature quick, easily digestible videos on important topics your peers struggled with last year. Take advantage of this great ASPS member benefit or upgrade for CME credits. This course focuses on important topics, in a short, visual Q&A format.

This non-CME module on paronychia addresses the following questions:

1. What are the differences between acute and chronic paronychia in terms of etiology, clinical presentation, and management?
2. Which microorganisms are most commonly implicated in acute paronychia, and how does this influence antibiotic selection?
3. What are the indications for incision and drainage in the management of paronychia, and how is the procedure typically performed?
4. How does chronic paronychia relate to occupational and environmental factors, and what preventive measures are recommended?
5. What complications can arise from untreated or improperly managed paronychia, including progression to felon or osteomyelitis?

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for plastic surgery practitioners, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify current deficiencies in content coverage for paronychia covered on Board exams
2. Assess methods to prepare for Board exam certification.
3. Summarize the latest Board certification requirements in plastic surgery.

Paul A. Ghareeb, MD