CEACCP: Neuromuscular disorders and anaesthesia. Part 2: specific neuromuscular disorders
Sarah Marsh MB ChB FRCA and Alison Pittard MB ChB FRCA MD FFICM
0.5 Hours
Neuromuscular disorders are a heterogeneous group of diseases that share a number of important issues with regard to generic anaesthetic management. However, it is important to remember that each disease state has its own distinct pathophysiology that requires individually tailored perioperative care. This article will discuss b....
Diastolic dysfunction in anaesthesia and critical care
George EP Godfrey BM PGcertCU and Marcus JE Peck MRCP FRCA EDIC FFICM
0.5 Hours
Diastolic dysfunction (DD) is associated with common comorbidities such as systemic hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and diabetes.
CEACCP: Guillain-Barre syndrome
Kirsten JC Richards MRCP and Andrew T Cohen FRCA
0.5 Hours
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute demyelinating polyneuropathy which typically occurs as an autoimmune response following a gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. Potentially, it is a severely debilitating disorder affecting 1–3 per 100,000 of the population per annum in the Western world. Of sufferers, 10% will die....
Asessment, Resuscitation and differential diagnosis of unconscious patient
Guy Jordan
0.5 Hours
Overview of the approach to dealing with an unconscious patient.
CEACCP: Rhabdomyolysis
James Williams MBBCh FRCA FFICM Chris Thorpe MBBS FRCA FFICM
0.5 Hours
Rhabdomyolysis is characterized by skeletal muscle disintegration and the release of myoglobin and other intercellular proteins and electrolytes into the circulation.
Paediatric Septic Shock
John Sinclair
0.5 Hours
This session looks at how to identify and treat paediatric septic shock, including that caused by meningococcal septicaemia.
Community Acquired Pneumonia
Sam Waddy
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the definition of and spectrum of pneumonia, its presentation, likely aetiological agents, an approach to the management of community- acquired pneumonia (CAP), empiric treatment strategies, and the approach adopted for the care of the patient referred to the intensive care unit (ICU). The session also bri....
Acid Base Balance and Buffers
Alexander Goodwin
0.5 Hours
An account of acid-base physiology and its relevance to anaesthesia.
Chemical Burns
Richard Thomson and Ian Taggart
0.5 Hours
This session identifies the agents capable of causing chemical burns and describes the local tissue damage and systemic injuries that may occur as a result of exposure to each agent.
Burns (Paediatric)
Susan McIlveney
0.5 Hours
This session will lead the participant through a scenario from the first presentation to the stabilization of a child with burns.
Cranial Nerves and Base of Skull
Christopher Taylor and Nicholas Hirsch
0.5 Hours
This session covers the anatomy and function of the cranial nerves and the anatomy of the base of the skull.
Principles of Antibiotic Use
Anthony McCluskey
0.5 Hours
This session will revise the definition, classification and mechanism of action of commonly used antibiotics. The principles of antibiotic use in a variety of clinical situations will be covered and the problem of antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics will also be discussed.
Central Venous and Pulmonary Artery Catheters
Baha Al Shaikh
0.5 Hours
Central venous catheters are widely used in various clinical settings. This session describes the indications for their use, their types, sites of insertion, techniques employed in their insertion, benefits and risks associated with their use. The pulmonary artery flotation catheter is also described.
VCS 2020: Recombinant live-attenuated influenza viruses co-expressing bovine papillomavirus 1 (BPV1) E6 and E7 induce tumour regression in equine sarcoid patients
Sabine Brandt
Recombinant live-attenuated influenza viruses can be used as vectors for the presentation of tumor antigens to the immune system Exam offered and MVMA CE certificate issued following presentation.
VCS 2020: Radiotherapy alone versus chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy for cats with nasal lymphoma
Hiroki YAMAZAKI
Not chemotherapy but radiotherapy should be preferentially used as the first-line treatment for cats with nasal lymphoma Exam offered and MVMA CE certificate issued following presentation.
VCS 2020: Philosophy of hospice and palliative care
Christine Culler
Topic: Philosophy of hospice and palliative care There is a common misperception that hospice = imminent death, which is far from the truth. During this 30-minute introductory session, the presenters will discuss hospice and palliative care concepts with a special focus on how palliative care can augment the care provided by th....
VCS 2020: Mast cell tumors: What your mother didn't tell you
Pam Jones
Mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumor in dogs accounting for up to 21% of cutaneous tumors. Despite significant advancement in histologic evaluation, a subset of this ubiquitous tumor continues to be unpredictable in biological behaviour. This makes clinical decisions difficult with regard to necessary diagnostic sta....
VCS 2020: In-home palliative care management: What can be provided and how it can help
Shea Cox
Topic: In-home palliative care management: What can be provided and how it can help When traditional therapies fail, what more can we do to provide comfort and quality of life? This is a question asked by many oncology teams, and this session will share the many palliative options and approaches to care that are available for e....
VCS 2020: Lymphoma versus Leukemia - Blood cousins
Kim Albin
This session will discuss the similar origins of these blood born, white blood cell cancers that end up being very different in the end. Exam offered and MVMA CE certificate issued following presentation.
Mental Health Handbook for the Public During the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
Bureau of Disease Prevention and Control of National Health Commission
Psychological intervention has always been part of our efforts to save lives.
Mental Health Handbook for the Public During the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
Bureau of Disease Prevention and Control of National Health Commission
Psychological intervention has always been part of our efforts to save lives.
CPAA VAT and Duty Essentials - Feb 2021
Ms Lindsey Osborne
This is the CPAA VAT and Duty Essentials for February 2021 delivered by Gwen Ryder
Contemporary Scleral Lens Applications
Michael A. Ward, MMSc, FAAO, FCLSA
This course will explore ocular surface disease indications for scleral lens use. Scleral lenses have become a go-to management modality in exposure and cicatricial degenerations. Case reports will be used to illustrate scleral lens use in neurotrophic and Graft Vs Host Disease states. This course is NOT COPE accredited h....
Watch Out! Ocular Effects of Systemic Drugs
Raman Bhakhri, OD
This course will discuss systemic drugs that may result in significant ocular side effects. Discussion will focus on appropriate differentials, testing, diagnosis, and management.
JC 03 (23-10-2019) MYOPIA
Mr Dantapuram Shashidhar
This course is mainly to construct PICO and form a question co-relating to the keywords and extract the best scientific article available in the literature