Arterial Line Insertion and Management in PICU
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD
Neo Consult Invasive lines are often essential to the management of critically ill children but are associated with significant morbidity so necessity should always be carefully considered, and lines should be removed as soon as they are no longer required. The aim of the course is to provide the PICU nurse with specialized....
CATARACT
OCO MUKUYE STEVEN
Cataract is the second leading cause of blindness in the world following uncorrected refractive errors It is estimated that globally there are approximately 100 millions eyes with cataract causing a visual acuity less than 6/60,and this figure is likely to be 3-4times more for cataract causing an acuity of less than 6/18.....
Obesity During Pregnancy
Dr. Juli Reynolds, PhD
This course has been developed for Midwifes, Anti-natal and Post-natal nurses and covers the risk factors of obesity during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The course covers the risk factors and management of obesity during pregnancy.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Neonates
Dr. Juli Reynolds, PhD
This course is about Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Neonates
Child Development
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD
Neo Consult The purpose of the curriculum is to train nurses to acquire a detailed knowledge and understanding of health and illness in babies, children, and young people. Target Audience: Junior Paediatric Intensive Critical Unit (PICU) doctors with little PICU experience Senior trainees in paediatrics or emergency m....
Fluid & Electrolyte Management in the Newborn
Dr. Juli Reynolds
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the Fluid and Electrolyte Management in the Newborn.
Pediatric Healthcare - Growth and development
Dr. Juli Reynolds
Growth and development are extremely important as it can detect early changes in a child’s growth. Both growing too slowly or too fast may indicate a nutritional or other health problem. This course covers important aspects of correct measuring and documenting a child’s growth from birth by using growth charts.
Communicating the Plan of Management and Care
Jenny Smith, Clare Rayment
This session discusses the different aspects that need consideration in effectively communicating the management plan to the patient and family/carers, and to all professionals and services involved in the patient’s care. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen and last updated in December 2020.
Organ Trauma: Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Ruichong Ma
This session provides an overview of the presentation and assessment of peripheral nerve injuries. There is a focus on the clinical anatomy and function of these commonly injured peripheral nerves.
Organ Trauma: Vascular Extrinsic Trauma
Morgan P. McMonagle
This session describes the types of peripheral vascular injuries that may be encountered, the hard signs of vascular injury and the best approach for management.
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Clare Etherington
This session discusses the care of women with diabetes from pre-conception through to the postnatal period, and about screening for and treatment of gestational diabetes.
Intraosseous anaesthesia
Zaid Esmail
This session is a guide to intraosseous anaesthesia. It will include background theory, indications and clinical application.
Communication and Treatment Planning
Stephen Henderson
This session describes the importance of effective communication skills when drawing up a written treatment plan and highlights the consequences of errors.
Monitoring Oral Health Outcomes – Have I Made a Difference?
Mike Busby
This session will cover the importance of measuring oral health, and the significance of including patient self-perceptions of health, along with professional judgements.
Delivering Prevention to the Community
Professor Aubrey Sheiham
This session suggests approaches to promote the oral health of the community. It outlines the rationale for community-based preventative measures, describes the approaches available and provides guidelines on appraising the literature that supports a community-based approach.
Communicating with Professional Colleagues
Stephen Henderson and Andrew Hadden
This session looks at the need for good communication between professionals. The importance of providing sufficient information will be explained as well as the nature of the information required for effective communication with others treating the patient.
Imaging Techniques Needed in Periodontal Diagnosis
Fiona Carmichael
Selection criteria for radiography are an important consideration when assessing periodontal disease. In addition, the practitioner should be aware of the specific appearances that should be looked for in the radiographs.
A General Orthodontic Examination of the Patient
Melanie Stern and Derrick Willmot
This session aims to introduce a simple, systematic method for orthodontic examination that can be performed as part of a routine check up. It describes how a systematic approach to an orthodontic examination of a patient can be used to identify an orthodontic problem at an early stage.
Causes and Risk Factors for Primary and Secondary Pneumothorax
Ahmed Fahim
0.25 Hours
This session revises the causes and risk factors for primary and secondary pneumothorax.
Assessing Those with Fluctuating Mental Capacity
Ruth Bradley and Diane Laverty
0.5 Hours
This session explores issues related to the assessment of end of life care needs of someone who has fluctuating mental capacity. This session was reviewed by Amy Proffitt and Christina Faull and last updated in November 2015.
Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment in Practice
Eleanor Grogan
0.5 Hours
This session builds on the principles of Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment. It focuses on the practical steps involved in supporting patients requesting the development of an advance decision. This session was reviewed by Eleanor Grogan and Christina Faull and last updated in November 2014.
Common Causes of Pulmonary Diseases
Gary Whitlock
0.25 Hours
This session is a brief overview of the possible causes of shortness of breath in an HIV+ patient.
Dealing with Challenging Relatives
Margaret Mary Cowan
0.5 Hours
This session examines the impact that relatives can have on interactions between patients and professionals in end of life care. It explores methods of managing situations where relatives may be seen as challenging. This session was reviewed by Margaret Mary Cowan and Christina Faull and last updated in July 2015.
Completion of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death Part 3: Scenarios
George Fernie
0.5 Hours
This session will allow the doctor to consolidate the knowledge previously gained in respect to death certification and give them the opportunity to complete a number of medical certificates of cause of death (MCCDs).
Creating a Safe Environment for the Use of Lasers and Other Optical Radiation Devices
Sarah Pape
0.75 Hours
This session describes the legislation and standards pertaining to laser, IPL and LED safety and highlights the role of effective safety management and administration in ensuring safe practice.