Emerging Uses of Adoptive Immunotherapy
Yvette Miller, MD
0.75 Hours
The immune system is a complicated network of cells, organs, and tissues that protects the body from invading pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Advances in understanding immune system response have led to the development of passive and active means of triggering the immune system to combat cancer. Thi....
Mitigating Pediatric Central Vascular Access Device Complications
Carol Rosenberg, MA, ND, RN
0.75 Hours
Infusion therapy in the pediatric population requires highly specialized, sophisticated technology as well as diligent monitoring to ensure the best outcomes. Complications including central vascular access device occlusion, migration, and infection may lead to premature device removal. This session will discuss complications as....
Navigating the Purchasing Process While Maintaining Cost and Improving Outcomes
Timothy Goedvolk, RN, BScN, MSN
1.00 Hours
Understanding the value analysis process may contribute to the infusion nurse's credibility as clinically preferred products are presented in business terms that will resonate with your organization in these economically challenging times. Key steps are needed when constructing a business case. Analyzing product performance, pro....
End of Life Care
Margaret V. Clark, MS, RN, RRT-NPS
1.00 Hours
Discussing end of life issues and palliative care options with patients who have life-limiting illnesses is challenging. Yet, the need for communication skills that address these issues is growing. In 2014, an estimated 1.6 to 1.7 million Americans received hospice care. The median length of service in 2014 was 17.41 days.i The....
Improving Mental Health Services in Rural Long-Term Care
Jean A. Talbot, Ph.D., MPH and Andrew F. Coburn, Ph.D.
1.00 Hours
This CE course explores novel practices that hold promise for increasing the quality, quantity, and accessibility of mental health services in rural long-term care. Also examined is how collaboration among rural health and human service providers and other stakeholders will be a key to success in building the capacity of rural....
Investigation and Management of UTI Causing Delirium
Sunitha Daniel
0.75 Hours
This session covers the investigation and management of delirium precipitated by urinary tract infection (UTI), including risk factors and specialist clinical assessment.
First Fit: Investigation and Management
Rohit Raj
0.75 Hours
This session reviews adult first fit presentations, including the characteristic features of different epileptic seizures, when to admit to hospital, anti-epileptic therapy and important information to give patients.
Non-drug Interventions in Symptom Management in Palliative Care
Margaret Kendall
This session outlines a variety of non-drug interventions which may be used in an integrated approach to symptom management and enhance quality of life in end of life care. This session was reviewed by Louise Free and Christina Faull and last updated in November 2015.
Drug Management of Pain In Palliative Care - Core Knowledge
Martine Meyer
This session reviews the use of the WHO analgesic ladder within an integrated approach to pain management. This session was reviewed by Lucy Harris and Martine Meyer, last updated in February 2015.
Management of Seizures in Palliative Care
Lara Alloway
Acute seizure activity (also commonly known as convulsions) is one of the few situations considered a medical emergency for end of life care patients. It requires urgent intervention. This session provides a framework for the immediate management and longer term treatment of acute seizures. This session was reviewed by Dr Emi....
Investigation and Management of Interstitial Lung Disease
Melissa Heightman
0.25 Hours
This session will revise the current classification of Interstitial Lung Disease and review the approach to diagnosis and management of this group of diseases.
Managing Pulmonary Embolism in Special Circumstances
David Keith Ward
0.25 Hours
This session discusses the management of a pulmonary embolism in special circumstances including pregnancy, anaemia, thrombophilia and malignancy.
Mechanisms behind Haemoptysis in Bronchiectasis
Gaurav Agarwal
0.50 Hours
This session explains the mechanisms associated with haemoptysis in bronchiectasis.
New Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management
Santino Capocci
0.50 Hours
This session discusses the investigation and initial management of patients with suspected lung cancer, either in clinic or as in-patients, covering the important questions in the history, salient examination points and investigations before a multidisciplinary team discussion.
Interstitial Lung Disease Case Studies
Rathai Anandanadesan
1.00 Hours
This session considers different types of interstitial lung disease and key investigations used to arrive at a diagnosis. The different treatment and management options available for patients are also covered.
Health Promotion
Mayur Lakhani
This session introduces the concept of health and well-being. It shows how important it is to consider this agenda in the consultation and the obligations of the general practitioner (GP).
Intravenous Fluids (anaesthesia)
Sue Hill
0.50 Hours
This session introduces the types of intravenous fluids available for use during and after surgery. These fluids can be classified into colloids and crystalloids and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Blood and blood products are not covered.
Basic Monitoring: ECG, SPO2 and Blood Pressure (anaesthesia)
Tom Gallacher
This session provides an introduction to basic clinical monitoring during anaesthesia.
Intravenous induction sequence (anaesthesia)
Alistair Hellewell
0.50 Hours
This session outlines the purpose and procedure of a non-rapid sequence IV induction of anaesthesia.
General Anaesthesia: Spontaneous Ventilation with an LMA
Lauren Barker
0.50 Hours
This session describes an anaesthetic in which the patient is breathing spontaneously via a laryngeal mask airway (LMA). The practicalities of induction, maintenance and recovery are considered.
General Anaesthesia: Ventilation with an ETT
Lauren Barker
0.50 Hours
This session describes the usual sequence of events in an anaesthetic in which the patient is ventilated via a tracheal tube (TT). The practicalities of induction, maintenance and recovery are considered.
Monitoring, Vigilance for Untoward Events and Patient Positioning
Alistair Hellewell
0.50 Hours
This session describes the monitoring of patients while in theatre, for the early detection of untoward events, and a systematic approach for managing those events. It also outlines the problems associated with certain patient positions under anaesthesia.
Management of Cardiogenic Shock
Mark Bennett
0.50 Hours
Cardiogenic shock is acute heart failure in its most severe form. This session defines the condition and explores its causes, diagnosis and management.
Extracorporeal Liver Support
Jan Strange
0.50 Hours
For the purposes of this review it is necessary to loosely define terms and concepts used throughout. Liver failure is defined as an insufficiency of any facet of liver function to a degree that this insufficiency leads to secondary organ failures and creates a life threatening situation if untreated. Extracorporeal liver suppor....
How to Negotiate Decisions Which May Be Difficult to Implement
Paul Paes
0.50 Hours
This session considers how health and social care professionals can sensitively handle advance care planning (ACP) situations where needs, preferences and expectations are unrealistic or may not be achievable. This session was reviewed by Paul Paes and Christina Faull and last updated in December 2014.