Peripheral Arterial Studies: Non-Atherosclerotic Pathologies
Joseph F. Polak, MD, MPH - Jean M. Alessi-Chinetti, RVT, RDMS
1.00 Hours
Duplex sonography can be used to detect stenoses: the accuracy of the technique is estimated at 90%. The loss in specificity can be explained by turbulent flow patterns set up within venous access fistulas. The diagnostic accuracy is improved in straight segment grafts to the efferent veins, where the accuracy increases to 95%.
Abuse During Pregnancy
Judith McFarlane, Barbara Parker and Barbara A. Moran
5.00 Hours
Contains research documentation and clinical protocols of care designed to enable health care providers to prevent abuse, interrupt existing abuse, and protect the safety and well-being of pregnant women. Includes several vignettes for consideration and thought. Each vignette is true and written from the words and perspective of....
Prenatal and Intrapartum Strategies to Prevent prematurity: A Case Study
Caitlin O’Connor, MSN, RN, CPNP and Susan Gennaro, RN, PhD, FAAN
2.50 Hours
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the risk factors, pathophysiology and management of preterm labor and premature birth. This article reviews known risk factors for spontaneous or indicated premature birth. Given the presence of certain risk factors, the ability to predict who will experience a premature b....
Blood Component Transfusion
Industry Specialists
1.00 Hours
This course is for people that assess or manage transfusions and alternatives as part of their daily duties. It is useful for staff new to blood transfusion nursing, existing nurses refreshing their learning and non-medical prescribers for blood components. It is not suitable for staff in the specialist settings of Maternity....
First Aid Awareness
Industry Specialists
2.00 Hours
First Aid Awareness is a specialist course covering terminology, legal requirements and first aid techniques in case of an emergency. The course aims in particular to teach its readers how to assess an incident and manage a casualty who is choking, bleeding, in shock, unconscious, not breathing or having a seizure. The cou....
Catheter Care
Industry Specialists
1.00 Hours
Urinary catheterisation is the insertion into the body of a flexible tube called a catheter, to drain the bladder and collect urine. Urinary catheters are usually inserted by doctors or nurses in hospital or the community. All healthcare workers involved in caring for patients with catheters need to understand basic catheter ca....
Benign prostate hyperplasia and LUTS - diagnosis and treatment
Elizabeth McEvoy
This case study follows Barry,who presented to his GP complaining of lower urinary tract symptoms. It provides up-to-date clinical information with regard to Barry’s assessment, diagnosis, and care. It addresses the effects of BPH along with his medical and surgical management. The side effects of medication are addressed as wel....
Overactive bladder — diagnosis and management
Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan, Dr Fadi Salameh, and Dr Orfhlaith O’Sullivan
This module describes the various clinical and psychosocial aspects related to overactive bladder (OAB). While it is a relatively common problem, implementation of successful management regimens often fall short with regard to sustainable and adequate symptomatic relief and resolution of the condition. It is estimated that appro....
The process to accept and implement bedside scanning in a hospital
Michiel Duyvendak
During this webinar Michiel Duyvendak, hospital pharmacist in the Antonius Zorggroep, the Netherlands will explain the benefits of bedside scanning; the process to create awareness and endorsement in the hospital, and future challenges The webinar audience is all stakeholders who wish to learn about the challenges and benefi....
The missing link in patient safety, hospital pharmacy in Belgium
Thomas de Rijdt
During this webinar Thomas de Rijdt, hospital pharmacist, assistant-head of Pharmacy at UZ Leuven, Board member Flemish Association of hospital pharmacists, vice-president Belgian Association of hospital. Pharmacists will explain how the book ‘to err is human’’ sparked off attention to patient safety in healthcare and among poli....
CPR, Defibrillation and Anaphylaxis
Industry Specialists
2.00 Hours
This course has been written to help its readers understand their roles and responsibilities with regards to providing CPR and defibrillation in case of an emergency, and how to recognise and treat anaphylaxis. The aim of this course is to enable the readers to familiarise themselves with relevant terminology, legal regulations....
Adult asthma – diagnosis and management
Ruth Morrow
The aim of this module is to explore the diagnosis and management of stable asthma in the adult person. The module will focus on symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnoses and management of stable asthma.
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
6.00 Hours
Pseudomonas is a gram-negative rod that belongs to the family Pseudomonadaceae. More than half of all clinical isolates produce the blue-green pigment pyocyanin. Pseudomonas often has a characteristic sweet odor. These pathogens are widespread in nature, inhabiting soil, water, plants, and animals (including humans). Pseudomon....
Rhabdomyolysis
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
3.00 Hours
Disorders of muscle, ranging in severity from asymptomatic creatine kinase elevation to rhabdomyolysis, are among the most discussed adverse effects associated with use of lipid- lowering agents, especially 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins). 1-5 Fibric acid derivatives (fibrates) have also been....
Asthma: Pharmacological Therapy
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
30.00 Hours
Selecting the appropriate pharmacologic therapy to achieve and maintain control of asthma involves several considerations: the medications and their routes of administration, a stepwise approach to managing asthma long term as a chronic disorder, and a protocol for managing exacerbations. Because of the importance of these two c....
Cardio-Pulmonary Pharmacology
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
30.00 Hours
This continuing education course is designed to provide you with an overall review of the pharmacology associated with treating cardio-pulmonary disorders. While the focus is more on the pulmonary disorders, the inter-relatedness of the two systems requires some discussion of the medications focused on heart problems. Since the....
Quality Improvement for Health Care Supervisor
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1.25 Hours
This course introduces basic quality improvement concepts and examines the ability for application in various situations. You will gain an understanding of how quality metrics collection, reporting and analysis are instrumental to driving quality in the practice.
Diabetes for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1.00 Hours
This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to recognize the signs and symptoms of diabetes, understand the disease process and recognize the risk factors of the disease. The content will introduce testing and medications used for diagnosing, treating, and effective management of diabetes. It will also explore the actio....
Pulmonary Disease for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1.00 Hours
This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to recognize the signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease, understand the disease process and recognize the risk factors of the disease. The content will introduce testing and medications used for diagnosing and treating pulmonary disease and will explore the actions that care....
CPAP Compliance
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
20.00 Hours
This course presents you with a variety of readings from a variety of viewpoints regarding the issues associated with patient compliance with their CPAP instructions.
Radiating Neck Pain
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
4.00 Hours
Many epidemiological studies have been carried out to assess environmental and individual risk factors for neck disorders. There is evidence from both cross sectional and longitudinal studies that work with abducted arms, forward flexion of the neck, and repetitive movements of the hands or fingers increase the risk of various n....
Preventing healthcare-associated respiratory tract infections
Dinah Gould
Respiratory tract infections have been identified as the most common healthcare-associated infection in acute hospitals. Patients most at risk are those who are critically ill, in particular patients who are mechanically ventilated. Ventilator-associated pneumonia can have serious consequences for patients, increasing morbidity....
Providing constructive feedback to students during mentoring
Kathleen Duffy
1.00 Hours
The need to provide students with regular feedback on their performance is integral to the assessment process, but not all mentors feel confident to do this. This learning module highlights the benefits of providing constructive feedback for both the mentor and the student. Five principles associated with giving constructive fee....
Care of patients with a stoma
Jennie Burch
Several diseases and operations may necessitate the formation of a stoma. Patients may be concerned about the effect of the stoma on their ability to carry out activities of daily living, as well as quality of life. Nurses who may be involved in the care of patients with a stoma should have an understanding of the reasons for st....
Parenteral nutrition: indications, risks and nursing care
Jane Fletcher
1.00 Hours
Parenteral nutrition is a recognised method of feeding patients with specific clinical conditions, most notably those with various forms of intestinal failure who cannot be fed enterally. However, it has several associated risks including sepsis, and metabolic and electrolyte imbalances. The aim of this article is to enhance nur....