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Stem Cell–based Therapies for Sepsis (Journal CME - December 2017)
Colm Keane, Mirjana Jerkic and John G. Laffey
1.00 Hours
Sepsis is a life-threatening syndrome resulting in shock and organ dysfunction stemming from a microbial infection. Sepsis has a mortality of 40% and is implicated in half of all in-hospital deaths. The host immune response to microbial infection is critical, with early-phase sepsis characterized by a hyperinflammatory immune re....
The Bare Truth: Academy of Physical Medicine with Matt Walden
Matt Walden
Matt Walden gives an in-depth discussion on gait
Uterine fibroids: clinical review
Farhad Alexander-Sefre
1.50 Hours
Fibroids are the most common tumours in women. In an article updated in 2017, Mr Farhad Alexander-Sefre discusses their diagnosis and management in primary and secondary care.
How to remove a chest drain
Elizabeth Allibone
0.50 Hours
This module aims to help nurses to undertake the removal of a chest drain in a safe, effective and patient-centered manner. This procedure requires two practitioners. The chest drain will have been inserted aseptically to remove air, blood, fluid or pus from the pleural cavity. Chest drains may be small or wide bore depending....
Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of Paget’s disease of the bone
Jennie Walker
0.50 Hours
Paget’s disease of the bone is a chronic condition that affects bone remodeling in focal areas of the skeleton. The disease may affect one or several sites and can cause a variety of subsequent complications such as pain, bony deformity, osteoarthritis, fracture or nerve compression. Understanding the disease and how it affects....
Promoting effective treatment and education for children with eczema
Deryn Thompson
0.50 Hours
Patient and parent education for children with eczema should follow a consistent approach, guided by an established framework that combines aspects of nursing, education and cognitive psychology. Using the framework enables nurses to understand how to use and develop their skills when providing education about the management of....
Exploring the role of vitamin D in infants, children and young people
Jackie Bentley
0.50 Hours
In recent years there has been a growing interest in vitamin D, the role it plays in the body and the effects of its deficiency. This learning module provides an overview of what is known about vitamin D and the role it plays in growth, development and maintenance of health.
Exploring HER2 Targeting: Transforming Treatment for Metastatic and Locally Advanced HER2+ Cancers
Jaffer A. Ajani, Patrick Forde, Erika P. Hamilton, Douglas S Burgoyne, Donna M Chiefari, Joyce M Knestrick, and Stephanie Joyce
1 Hours
The emergence of HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugates is transforming the management of metastatic HER2+ solid tumors, particularly in breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, gastroesophageal cancer, colorectal, and gynecological cancers. Tune in as experts take a deep dive into the latest evidence and guidelines on trea....
Meningococcal Disease Prevention for Adolescents and Young Adults: An Educational Toolkit for Providers
Gary S Marshall, Ricardo Correa, Kristi Kay Orbaugh, and Gabriela Andonie
1 Hours
Meningococcal disease, though rare, is a serious bacterial infection preventable through vaccination during adolescence. Despite this, suboptimal vaccination rates continue to leave older adolescents and young adults vulnerable, particularly among those in boarding schools and college campuses. Download this toolkit to access....
Assessment of Eating Disorders
Dasha Nicholls
This session covers the stages of the assessment of eating disorders, taking into account diagnostic criteria, nutritional status and the role of the family.
Obesity in Young People
Rachel Pryke
This session describes recent trends, causes and sequelae of obesity in adolescence and assesses treatment options, including common dieting and exercise approaches.
Rehabilitation Following Lower Limb Amputation
Will Cobb and Tania Cubison
This session will describe the individuals involved in the management of patients with lower limb amputations and their respective roles. Later sections will explore the types of lower limb prosthetics that are available and the sequelae of lower limb amputation.
The Effects of Child Maltreatment on Brain Development
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau
1 Hours
This CEU course provides information on typical brain development and the potential effects of abuse and neglect on that development. The information in this course is designed to help professionals understand the emotional, mental, and behavioral impact of early abuse and neglect in children who come to the attention of the ch....
Women and Trauma
Industry Specialist
5 Hours
This course provides background on women and trauma by taking an important first step of describing the level of violence against women and girls in our society and exploring its consequences. This course illustrates the importance of listening to and incorporating the voices of people who have been directly impacted by trauma,....
Screening for Drug Use in Medical Settings
Industry Specialist
2 Hours
This course is intended to provide in general medical settings the screening tools and procedures necessary to conduct screening, brief intervention, and/or treatment referral for patients who may have or be at risk of developing a substance use disorder. *This course is not approved for NBCC renewal.
Special Considerations in Trauma Nursing
Erik J. Usher, RN, BS, CEN, CPEN, EMT-P, CFRN
13 Hours
After an introduction to the etiology of trauma and components of a trauma care system, this course highlights special considerations beyond the initial assessment of the trauma patient. These considerations include areas of high-risk and special populations seen in trauma care. Shock states and burn/cold trauma require specia....
Home birth: setting up the basics
Sue Macdonald, Serena McLean
This course is about setting up the basics for home birth.
Understanding Cancer
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
30 Hours
The topic “Cancer” is profound and multifaceted. In reality, despite considerable advances in research and technology, it remains somewhat of an unsolved mystery to medical science. Even today, the media is full of confirmation of the “mystery” status of cancer.
Trauma-Informed Care
Donn Kropp, RN, BSN
6 Hours
This course will explore the topic of emotional and psychological trauma and how to provide caring, compassionate, and empathetic services that are trauma-informed. Trauma doesn’t discriminate; it affects people of every race, age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic level. Trauma can be a single isolated event or a series of events, a....
AROC 2023 - I Died, Now What?The Damar Hamlin Affect
James Baird IV, DO, FACOEP, FAAEM, FACOI, FAOAAM, FHELA
For questions or comments regarding the information presented in the continuing medical education lecture, please contact Amanda Howell at [email protected] or Tajma Kotoric at [email protected] and your email will be returned within the next 24 hours. I Died, Now What? The Damar Hamlin Affect
Lesson 8: Using Oral PrEP as a Bridge to Postpone Reinjection Appointments
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
In this lesson, we will review how to use oral PrEP to postpone a future CAB-LA REINJECTION appointment. This is in contrast to a scenario where a client returns late after having already missed a visit, covered in Lesson 7.
Lesson 12: Translating Technical Information into Counseling Messages
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
In this lesson we will address how to translate technical clinical information about long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) into messages that clients can readily understand through counseling.
Lesson 7: Managing Missed Visits
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
In this lesson, we will review how to clinically manage long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) when the client returns after having missed a visit. This is in contrast to scenarios where a future visit needs to be postponed, covered in Lesson 8.
Lesson 6: Follow-Up Schedule and Visit Components
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
In this lesson, we will explore the different types of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) visits and scheduling for routine monitoring and follow-up activities.