Colorectal Cancer 18-FDG PET/CT
Fahmid Chowdhury and Kevin Bradley
0.50 Hours
This session will describe and discuss the role of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) in colorectal carcinoma, using a number of clinical cases.
Gastro-oesophageal Cancer 18 FDG PET/CT
Fahmid Chowdhury and Kevin Bradley
0.50 Hours
This session will describe and discuss the role of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) in oesophagogastric carcinoma.
Interaction of Electrons with Matter
Robert Loader
0.50 Hours
This session introduces the fundamental physics of x-ray production and the appearance of the associated x-ray spectrum.
High Voltage Supply
Chris Taylor
0.25 Hours
This session covers the provision of a high potential difference across an x-ray tube.
Intensifying Screens in Radiography
Chris Taylor and Anna Burch
0.50 Hours
This session shows the way in which intensifying screens are used to make large reductions in patient doses in radiography and discusses the various types of screen.
Introduction to Iodinated Water-soluble Contrast Media
Sameh K Morcos
0.25 Hours
This session covers the different types of water-soluble iodinated contrast media, their physicochemical characteristics and pharmacokinetics.
Nuclear Magnetism and MRI
Philip English
0.50 Hours
This session examines the principles behind magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), identifying the different processes that contribute towards magnetic resonance images and the different images that can be produced.
Axillary Block - Anesthesiology
Andy McEwen
0.50 Hours
This session examines the axillary block including its indications, contraindications and complications, and explores the anatomy pertinent to this regional anaesthetic technique.
Imaging of the Solid Viscera: MRI of the Solid Parenchymal Organs
Rajesh Arumugam
0.50 Hours
This session covers the general radiological principles for the imaging of the solid viscera and discusses the various methods used to overcome common problems associated with abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Normal Gynaecological Anatomy: Vagina and Ovaries
Mike Weston
0.50 Hours
This session covers the normal ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearances of the ovaries and vagina. Physiological changes are also included.
Image Interpretation - GI and GU Imaging: Urinary Tract Pathology
Jane Belfield
0.50 Hours
This session introduces different imaging modalities for common pathologies of the urinary tract.
Image Interpretation - Neurointervention: Introduction
Nicola Hind
0.50 Hours
This session introduces the various aspects of neurointervention, including the specialised radiology equipment, the pathology imaged and interventional treatments carried out. Also included are the topics of subarachnoid haemorrhage and the research supporting practice.
Image Interpretation - Neuroimaging: Neurovascular Anatomy
Samantha Brinklow
0.50 Hours
This session will introduce the basic neurovascular anatomy of the head and neck originating from and ending at the aortic arch, including the arteries and veins. It will also briefly cover the areas of the brain supplied by these vessels.
Image Interpretation - Accessory Projections: Miscellaneous
Paul Simpson
0.50 Hours
This session will describe and demonstrate a range of specialist projections, which are rarely requested and can therefore be unfamiliar to some radiographers.
Image Interpretation - CT Anatomy: Head
Paul Simpson
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the anatomy of the head on a series of axial, sagittal and coronal computed tomography (CT) images. It also provides opportunities to assess your learning throughout the session.
Image Interpretation - CT Anatomy: Neck
Cheryl Bean
0.50 Hours
This session looks at the anatomy of the neck on computed tomography (CT) images. It will cover the soft tissue structures on a series of axial, coronal and sagittal images. It also provides opportunities to assess your learning throughout the session.
History, Examination and Assessment of Pain
Senthil Vijayan
0.50 Hours
This session describes the factors that must be taken into account when examining and assessing a patient who is in pain.
Improving Patient Flow in the ED & Beyond
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Our expert will present evidence-based recommendations to reduce boarding and overcrowding and help hospitals implement operational, cultural, and data management changes to improve patient flow. Attendees will learn about current TJC standards that address patient flow through the emergency department. This includes measures....
Informed Consent: Meeting CMS, TJC and DNV Requirements
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Informed consent is a costly deficiency for hospitals that can be easily prevented. A recent study found that misplaced consent forms cost hospitals $580,000 each year, and 66% of patients were missing signed consent forms at surgery, delaying 10% of surgical procedures. This program will provide the current CMS CoPs for hosp....
Interdisciplinary Rounding to Improve Case Management Outcomes
Toni Cesta, PhD, RN, FAAN and Beverly Cunningham, MS, RN
Interdisciplinary care rounds are moving to the fore as a key strategy for coordinating care, managing length of stay and improving patient and family satisfaction. According to The Joint Commission, best practice for these rounds includes the full interdisciplinary care team with rounds conducted at the patient bedside. Case ma....
National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
During this program, attendees will learn all The National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) for hospitals and how those goals compare and contrast to CMS standard equivalents. Infection control standards and NPSGs on infection control issues are very important to hospitals and healthcare facilities, as are the goals regarding alarm....
Nursing & Pharmaceutical Services
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
All facilities accredited by TJC, AOA, CIHQ, and DNV Healthcare must adhere to the CMS CoPs. This 525-page manual contains interpretive guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards that must be followed for all providers treating patients hospitals or any hospital-owned departments.
CMS Medical Records: Proposed Changes & Existing CMS CoPs
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
The Joint Commission has changed many of their standards to comply with the CMS CoPs. During this program, attendees will receive in-depth information about the CMS regulations and interpretive guidelines for medical records. Additionally, our expert will provide a crosswalk to those changes. Attendees will learn about many d....
Avoiding Legal Hazards in Documentation: CMS and TJC Requirements for Hospitals and Nurses
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
This is a must-attend program for any nurse working in healthcare today. The program will discuss legal issues in documentation, offer advice on TJC and CMS Hospital CoP issues related to documentation, and provide over 50 recommendations to help attendees improve their documentation skills. Our expert will identify issues th....
How to Perform Manual Removal of the Placenta after Birth
Industry Specialists
This film explains what a retained placenta is, why it is important to be removed and the essential steps that need to be taken. It shows how to perform the procedure effectively by hand.