Cardio-Oncology: Preventing & Treating Cardiovascular Complications Associated with Cancer Treatment
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa will define the common types of cancer treatments that may damage the heart and blood vessels and describe CVD risk factors in cancer survivors and how to prevent and manage them.
Aortic Stenosis: Healthy vs. Unhealth Aortic Valve
Chloe D. Villavaso
The first of four peer-to-peer videos that aim to increase awareness of valvular heart disease and the important role that nurses play in early identification, access to prompt treatment and prevention of deleterious outcomes. The first video in this series is presented by Chloe Villavaso, a cardiac clinical nurse specialist and....
Oxygen Administration
INGABIRE Marie Jeanne, and UWIMANA Marie Chantal
Oxygen administration is the process by which supplemented oxygen is administered in high concentration than that of atmospheric air. Clinicians initiate oxygen administration for a variety of reasons.
Effective Diagnosis and Treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)
Kathleen Byrne
Join Kathleen Byrne CRNP, FPCNA, CLS of Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute on a journey through recognizing signs and symptoms of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Certain types of ATTR-CM have an expected mortality in as soon as 6 months, if left untreated. Early recognition and effective treatment are cr....
Postpartum Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUCD)
the United States Agency for International Development
We will be learning about one component of postpartum family planning called PPIUCD insertion. Postpartum family planning (PPFP) defined as initiation and use of family planning methods immediate after delivery up to one year: Family planning is very important during this period to avoid unplanned pregnancy and to allow a....
Headache
Mr. Emmanuel Ntakiyisumba
• An understanding of the clinical features of primary and secondary headaches disorders is essential if a management plan for patients is to be established. • With this in mind ability to quickly recognize the characteristics of commonly presented headaches will allow successful interaction with the patients in order to pr....
Essential Care for Small Babies
Safiatu Fuday, Senesie Margao
The small baby needs all the steps of essential newborn care to prevent problems and recognize them promptly. Observation of early feeding attempts and findings on the initial assessment (weight, temperature and exam) will also help the provider plan how to support the special needs of a small baby. Actions to prevent infection....
Nursing Management of Diabetic Patients
Adrien UWIZEYIMANA and Mr. KARERA Eric
•The major sources of the glucose that circulates in the blood are through the absorption of ingested food in the gastrointestinal tract and formation of glucose by the liver from food substances. •Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases that occurs with increased levels of glucose in the blood. •Diabetes mellitus....
SA Thoracic Society Diagnosis and Management of Comunity-Acquired Pneumonia
Robin Green, Heather Zar, David Moore/Shabir Madhi, David Moore, Theunis Avenant, and Ziyaad Dangor
SAPA webinar 19 Aug 2020. The authors of the 2020 South African Thoracic Society guidelines go through the diagnosis and management of community-acquired pneumonia in children.
Paediatric CXR in Suspected Infection: Some Tips and Tricks
Prof Tracy Kilborn
Prof Tracy Kilborn gives a fantastic approach to the Paediatric CXR. Her approach include: 1. What are you looking for, what is the clinical context? 2. Technical aspects 3. Is there air trapping? 4. Mediastinum/airways 5. Black: pneumothorax, airway, cysts, symmetry, fluid level, etc 6. White: consolidation, groun....
Building Trust and Empathy Around COVID-19: A Client Centred Communication Approach
Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria
A competent and empathic health care worker (HCW) is central to health care service delivery, including ensuring the uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccines. As a result, the Building Trust and Empathy Around COVID-19 training recognizes the importance of self-care while promoting effective positive client-provider interactions.....
Adolescent Health
Dr Zakira Sablay, Ariane Spitaels, Dr Rebecca Sher
Adolescents seem to be the "black sheep" of medicine. We are joined by Dr Zakira Sablay from the Adolescent Centre of Excellence and Dr Rebecca Sher to talk about the challenges of setting up a centre for adolescents and how to manage these patients with complex chronic conditions.
The 2019 Guideline for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Cheryl Dennison-Himmelfarb
Guideline writing panel member and former PCNA President, Dr. Cheryl Dennison-Himmelfarb provides a timely discussion of the 2019 Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD with a focus on the role of nurses in applying the Guidelines to clinical practice. This Guideline integrates recent cholesterol, hypertension, and physical act....
Beating Burnout - An Inside Job
Prof Suvira Ramlall
A very popular talk from the SAPRA wellness workshop on 4th December 2021 by Prof Suvira Ramlall on how to take care of ourselves.
Reducing Health Disparities through PAD Awareness
Abbie Schrader
Join Abbie Schrader, ARNP, as she discusses the epidemiology of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and its comorbidities, including the disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Abbie also reviews guideline-based strategies and other solutions for PAD diagnosis and management including non-pharmacologic and pharmacologi....
Introduction to neonatal cranial ultrasound
Alan Horn
Prof Alan Horn, neonatologist, goes through the basics of cranial ultrasound in neonates. A must view for all paediatric registrars.
Back to School in the Second Wave?
Dr Despina Demopoulos
The issue of whether children should return to school or not has come up again at the start of 2021, as SA tries to deal with a devastating second wave of COVID. But SAPA still thinks children should return to school immediately. In this webinar, Dr Despina Demoupolos, SAPA EXCO member, discusses the evidence and the reasons for....
Paediatric feeding and swallowing issues
Vivienne Norman, and Dr. Dirk Von Delft
Learn about feeding and swallowing issues in children, surgical options for such issues.
Neonatal Anaemia and Transfusion Thresholds
Michael Harrison
Learn about the Neonatal Anaemia and Transfusion Thresholds.
Prevention and Management of Obstructed Labour
United Nations Population Fund and LSTM
To understand the contribution of obstructed labour to maternal mortality and morbidity To understand how to identify obstructed labour To update knowledge and skills in the prevention of obstructed labour To update knowledge and skills in the management of obstructed labour
Acute Asthma
Asad Ali and Gavin Perkins
Acute asthma is a common emergency condition affecting all age groups. Early recognition and management can save lives.
Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy
Judy More
This session focuses on nutritional recommendations for women before and during pregnancy.
Stress Ulceration
Aung Lwin and Daniele Bryden
Bleeding from stress ulcer disease remains a significant medical problem in critically ill patients and thus is an important topic for trainees to be aware of. This session will cover the rationale, treatment options and issues related to stress ulcer prophylaxis.
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
Prof. Tumbwene Mwansisya
This course is aimed at equipping the nurses and midwives on proper vaccine administration to ensure the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine. This course adheres to the CDC recommendations that requires each health care personnel who administer vaccines to have received comprehensive, competency-based training on vaccin....
COVID-19 Booster
Dr Maureen Akolo
This course intends to equip nurses with information on COVID 19 boosters approved and being used globally.