Intravenous Induction Agents (anaesthesia)
Sue Hill
This session introduces the novice anaesthetist to three of the commonly used intravenous induction agents: propofol, thiopental and etomidate.
Scar Contractures
Parneet Gill and Syed Nadir Ali
This session describes the aetiology of scar contractures and outlines ways in which it is possible to prevent and treat them.
KHA-CARI Guidelines: Infection Control for Haemodialysis Units - a Summary Review - Journal Club September 2019
Debbie Fortnum and Wendi Bradshaw
A summary review of KHA-CARI guidelines of infection control for haemodialysis units.
Webinar: Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder
Katrina Chau
This Webinar presented by Katrina Chau aims to provide an overview of the pathogenesis of CKD-MBD and rationale behind current treatment strategies for this condition.
Webinar - Renal Disease and Chemotherapy
Dr Alexandra McCarthy
Renal nurses are increasingly exposed to patients with renal complications related to chemotherapy. In addition, more patients with existing renal impairment are treated with cyotoxic drugs.
Cannulation in haemodialysis: when the pointy end misses the mark - Journal Club - January 2020
Jaensch et al.
A scoping review evaluating the current literature regarding cannulation practices in haemodialysis
Apnoea of Prematurity
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD
Neo Consult This course has been developed for nurses working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The course will enable you to develop your performance in practice, theorise practice and develop the knowledge and skills required to be competent in the role of a neonatal intensive care nurse. 1. Neonatal Residence. 2. Neon....
A Summary of the Updated Recommendations for PALS 2015 by the AHA
Olympia Resol:RN, MPH, CRNI, CARN
1.00 Hours
A web based format which will allow continuous updates was released by the 2015 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines.
Chikungunya Virus - Simple and Easy Training
Andrew McNulty, PhD
This learning module teaches participants the most vital information they will need to understand Chikungunya Virus. Despite the name, the illness has nothing to do with chickens! With symptoms similar to that of Dengue Fever, this is an important condition to study and will most likely be found throughout the planet within th....
Acid Base
Andrew McNulty, PhD
A comprehensive course on Acid Base Imbalance which describes the mechanisms associated with maintenance of pH. This course teaches you to Identify and distinguish diagnostic data associated with acid base imbalances, how to differentiate between metabolic and respiratory acidosis and alkalosis and identify treatment regimens....
Blood Clots – Venous Thromboembolism
Andrew McNulty, PhD
This e-learning will define the complications and risk factors of DVT and ways to prevent it. In addition this activity will highlight the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. This course will also reflect on anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and Venous Thromboembolism providing a clear explanation to all types of various blood clot....
An Integrative Practical Approach to Stress Management for Nurses
Mariella Silva and Chris Flynn
1.00 Hours
The purpose of this course is for nurses to gain fundamental knowledge of the stress management techniques of mindfulness, meditation and diaphragmatic breathing.
Case Management Best Practices: Communication & Hand‐Offs
Toni Cesta, Ph.D., RN, FAAN and Beverly Cunningham, MS, RN
Over the past several decades, professional case management associations have identified the importance of effective transitions throughout the patient’s continuum. Effective transitions are wholly dependent on successful communication. Part of successful communication is an effective hand-off between transitioning providers of....
Case Management Leadership: Developing Best Practices Part I
Toni Cesta, PhD, RN, FAAN and Beverly Cunningham, MS, RN, ACM
The role of the case management leadership is one of the most challenging, complex positions in any healthcare setting. Case management leaders are expected to have a comprehensive skill set ranging from clinical expertise to reimbursement. Additionally, case management leaders need strong management skills to leverage their re....
Contemporary Case Management Models
Toni Cesta, PhD, RN, FAAN and Beverly Cunningham, MS, RN
As case management roles and functions evolved, so did case management models. From a model with social work support to a model without that critical support, case management leaders and hospital executives have been challenged to ensure a best practice model that lends itself to the most optimal outcomes. This webinar will d....
Discharge Planning: CMS Worksheet & Standards
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
This year, 2,597 hospitals are expected to forfeit $528 million in penalties from high readmission numbers. Optimal discharge planning can prevent unnecessary readmissions and financial penalization. This program will cover the current and proposed changes to the discharge planning standards. Attendees will learn what change....
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance among gram-negative bacterial isolates from patients in hospitals in Khartoum State, Sudan
Hana Salaheldin Elbadawi,Kamal Mustafa Elhag,Elsheikh Mahgoub,Hisham N. Altayb,Muzamil Mahdi Abdel Hamid
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) constitutes a continuously growing threat to the effective treatment of microbial infections. AMR surveillance is key for determining the prevalence patterns of AMR, which is fundamental for the development of national and international treatment strategies. Most of the available surveillance data....
Study of Antibodies to Cytolethal Distending Toxin B (CdtB) and Antibodies to Vinculin in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Maysaa El Sayed Zaki,Dina Elhammady,Mona Foda Salama,Mostafa Abdelsalam,Asmaa Osama Bakr Osman
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder that affects approximately 11% of the global population.. The Rome working team recommended classifying subjects with IBS into different sub-groups depending on their bowel habits changes predominance. The IBS sub-groups included IBS with constipation (IBS-C), IBS with diar....
Invariant death
Steven A. Frank
The coil of a snail’s shell expresses the duality of constraint and process. The logarithmic spiral of growth constrains overall form. Particular snails modulate the process of shell deposition, varying the parameters of the logarithmic spiral. To interpret the variety of snail shells, one must recognize the interplay between br....
Effects of exercise on heart rate variability by time-domain, frequency-domain and non-linear analyses in equine athletes
Ka Hou Christien Li,Rachel Wing Chuen Lai,Yimei Du,Vivian Ly,David Chun Yin Li,Michael Huen Sum Lam,Leonardo Roever,Sophia Fitzgerald-Smith,Guangping Li,Tong Liu,Gary Tse,Mei Dong
Beat-to-beat alterations in heart rate, termed heart rate variability (HRV), is an intrinsic property that may be affected by distinct physiological states, such as exercise. Exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest remains a significant problem, affecting young athletes who are otherwise healthy with structurally normal hearts. P....
Fracture resistance and 3D finite element analysis of machined ceramic crowns bonded to endodontically treated molars with two planes versus flat occlusal preparation designs: an in vitro study
Omnia Nabil,Carl Hany Halim,Ashraf Hassan Mokhtar
The best line of treatment to restore root canal treated teeth is one of the highly considered and debatable subjects. The breakthrough of adhesion in dentistry has enhanced the techniques of restoration of endodontically treated teeth. Adhesive composite resin and glass fiber posts have superseded the previously used non-bonded....
The prevalence of dental caries among Egyptian children and adolescences and its association with age, socioeconomic status, dietary habits and other risk factors. A cross-sectional study
Marwa M.S. Abbass,Sara Ahmed Mahmoud,Sara El Moshy,Dina Rady,Nermeen AbuBakr,Israa Ahmed Radwan,Attera Ahmed,Ahmed Abdou,Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Dental caries is a major public health issue and it is the most widespread chronic disease. In children, dental caries pattern depends on the timing of tooth eruption as well as harmful dietary habit. Therefore, age is considered as an important factor that affects dental caries prevalence in children. It has been estimated that....
Postoperative pain and antibacterial effect of 980 nm diode laser versus conventional endodontic treatment in necrotic teeth with chronic periapical lesions: A randomized control trial
Dina A. Morsy,Maged Negm,Alaa Diab,Geraldine Ahmed
The therapeutic goal of endodontic treatment in cases of necrotic teeth with chronic periapical lesions is the creation of a sterile, bacteria-free environment in the tooth and at the apex, including the periodontal tissue and the surrounding apical bonen
Evaluation of postoperative pain in infected root canals after using double antibiotic paste versus calcium hydroxide as intra-canal medication: A randomized controlled trial
Sarah Samir Abouelenien,Salsaby Mohamed Ibrahim,Olfat Gamil Shaker,Geraldine Mohamed Ahmed
Pain is the main symptom in many medical and dental conditions that can significantly alter the person’s general functioning. Several intra-canal medications have been used, including calcium hydroxide which is the most widely used intra-canal medication. It is characterized by its initial bactericidal, bacteriostatic effect and....
Evaluation of retention of knowledge, skill and competency of health workers one year after completion of the Helping Babies Breathe training program in South Sudan
Christopher Vunni Draiko,Khemika Yamarat,Alessio Panza,Judith Draleru
Of the 200,000 children born annually in South Sudan, an estimated 40% die in the first month of life. The transition from intrauterine to extra uterine life requires initiation of breathing which is critical physiological changes required for newborn survival. Research indicates that the majority of newborns initiate breathing....