Parenteral Nutrition Management in Adults: A Review for Pharmacists
Meagan Johns, PharmD, MBA, BCNSP, BCCCP, BCPS
This article provides a comprehensive review for health-system pharmacists on the management of parenteral nutrition in adult patients.
The Path to Preceptor Status
Vicki L. Howe, PharmD, BCPS
This program is for pharmacists interested in becoming a pharmacists preceptor. The program discusses the steps to become a pharmacist preceptor. Additionally, the program provides an overview of experiential education in the pharmacy curriculum as well as the preceptors role. Finally, the program discusses potential considerati....
Breast Imaging Essentials Module 6: Digital Quality Control and Regulations
Stephanie Johnston, M.S.R.S.,R.T.(R)(M)(BD)(BS), FASRT
This module explains the requirements for mammography accreditation and certification and the agencies involved. You will learn about the reporting requirements listed in the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the mandatory mammography quality control tests performed by both technologists and medical physicists.
Perioperative Glucose Control: Creating a Shared Mental Model (January 2018/2017 Refresher Courses in Anesthesiology)
Stephen Rupp, M.D.
1.00 Hours
Glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and management of hyperglycemia in patients who do not have the diagnosis of DM is a major health issue in the United States. DM affects approximately 18% of Americans. One-quarter of hospital admissions and 33% of hospital days are for patients with DM. Diabetes managemen....
Pediatric Patient Selection for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (February 2018/2017 Refresher Courses in Anesthesiology)
Raafat S. Hannallah, M.D.
1.00 Hours
The key to the success and safety of pediatric surgery at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) lies in careful selection, screening, and preparation of prospective patients. Well-defined patient selection criteria must be established and strictly adhered to by all surgeons who have admitting privileges in the facility. The primary....
Arrhythmias
Dr. John Keaney
0.25 Hours
Dr. John Keaney provides us with an in-depth discussion on Arrhythmias.
All About the Foot with Prof Bill Ribbans
Prof Bill Ribbans
Prof Bill Ribbans provides us with an in-depth discussion on all about the foot
Recovery after Nulliparous Birth (Journal CME - October 2017)
Ryu Komatsu, M.D.; Brendan Carvalho, M.B.B.Ch., F.R.C.A.; and Pamela D. Flood, M.D., M.A.
1.00 Hours
Nearly four million births occur annually in the United States, approximately one third via cesarean delivery. After hospital-based childbirth, healthy parturients are discharged from the hospital following a short hospital stay, and reassessment by the obstetric care provider is recommended at 6 weeks after delivery. Postpartum....
Poor Performance on a Preoperative Cognitive Screening Test Predicts Postoperative Complications in Older Orthopedic Surgical Patients (Journal CME - November 2017)
Deborah J. Culley, M.D., Devon Flaherty, M.D., M.P.H., Margaret C. Fahey, M.A., James L. Rudolph, M.
1.00 Hours
Approximately one of every three surgical procedures nationally is performed on a patient 65 yr of age or older. There is intense interest in identifying predictors of adverse outcomes in this age group, given that they have a high complication rate and often do poorly.
Perioperative Hyperglycemia Management
Elizabeth Watson Duggan, M.D., Karen Carlson, M.D., and Guillermo Umpierrez, M.D.
1.00 Hours
A substantial body of literature demonstrates a clear association between perioperative hyperglycemia and adverse clinical outcomes. The risk for postoperative complications and increased mortality relates to both long-term glycemic control and to the severity of hyperglycemia on admission and during the hospital stay.
Perioperative Use of Intravenous Lidocaine (Journal CME - April 2017)
Lauren K. Dunn, M.D., Ph.D., and Marcel E. Durieux, M.D., Ph.D.
1.00 Hours
A number of studies and meta-analysis of these studies have been published and show that perioperative lidocaine infusion is indeed effective but that evidence supporting its use varies by surgical procedure. This makes it difficult for anesthesiologists to decide when use of the compound would be clinically indicated. This arti....
Cervical cancer
Dr Manas Chakrabarti and Dr Andy Nordin
1.50 Hours
Manas Chakrabarti and Andy Nordin review the diagnosis and management of cervical cancer, including an overview on common surgical management techniques and factors affecting prognosis. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include risk factors, common symptoms, and suitable investigations.
Radiology/Injury Review – Cervical
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on general radiographic overview for the cervical region.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Clinical Review
Dr Carole Buckley and Richard Mills
1.50 Hours
This article discusses common presentations, core features and behaviours that may suggest a diagnosis of ASD, and evidence-based interventions. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include identifying co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, and discussing outlook with patients and families.
HIV: Clinical Review
Dr Charlotte Hopkins and Dr R Monica Lascar
0.25 Hours
This article, updated in 2017 by Dr Laura Waters, considers the role of rapid HIV tests, referring newly diagnosed patients and useful baseline assessments. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include recognising symptoms and illnesses that often coexist with HIV, and the impact of late diagnosis.
Infection Control CME
Joyce Sanchez, MD, FACP
0.50 Hours
You will learn about the impact of Hospital acquired infections, infection control, and earl targeted-interventions.
Principles of OB-GYN Sonography
Frederick W. Kremkau, PhD
1.00 Hours
Sonography is a term combining the Latin for sound and Greek to write. Thus it is a term meaning writing with sound. In diagnostic medical sonography, short pulses of ultrasound are sent into the body by a device called a transducer
Pelvic Cystic Lesions
Tu T.T. Le, MD, Philippe Jeanty, MD, PhD
4.00 Hours
This course provides further insight of abnormal cysts. We will be discussing the differential diagnoses of these conditions.
Cervical Length in Preterm Labor Prediction
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
Prematurity causes 70% of fetal/neonatal deaths. 11.4% of births are at < 37 weeks' gestation. The rate of prematurity increases dramatically with the number of fetuses - singletons 10%; twins 54.9%; and triplets 93.6%1. Methods to assess cervical lengths have gradually evolved over the past decade. The expansion of the bladd....
Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection
Ted Kohler, MD
Arteries must provide adequate supply of blood to meet the demands of the tissues they perfuse in as efficient a manner as possible. They accomplish this by altering their diameter to meet demand. Regulation of diameter in response to changes in flow is mediated by the endothelium. Flowing blood rubs against cells lining the v....
Rehabilitation and Technology: Academy of Physical Medicine with Jon Graham
Jon Graham
Physiotherapists back in the 80’s and 90’s used a lot of equipment in their departments with some very dubious clinical research behind it. Ultrasound, shortwave, and microwave diathermy are still widely used. The use of interferential therapy is significantly reduced as there has been no good evidence that shows its clinical....
Principles and Practices of Manual Medicine Course
Patricia E. Murray, D.O,
0.50 Hours
This course presents in lecture format the basic concepts and terminology behind the principles and practices of Manual Medicine.
Preventing Medical Errors: Why Do I Make Mistakes?
Peter J. Fabri MD, PhD
1.00 Hours
What would you think if I told you – More people die per year in the US from medical error than on all US highways – Healthcare costs ($2+ trillion this year, the largest expense in the US) could be reduced by as much as 50% if we could improve how health care is delivered (safety, error, efficiency, duplication, waste)
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Interpretation: Teaching Case Reviews
Shree Lalitha Degala MD
1.00 Hours
Cases, and workflow from a pioneer in tomosynthesis in community practice.
Breast Tomosynthesis Equipment Options
Jerry Thomas MS, FAAPM, DABR, CHP, DABSNM
0.50 Hours
The radiologist is ultimately responsible for the quality of images. What you need to know.