Mesenteric Duplex Examinations
Stephanie Wilson BS, RVT, RDMS
1.00 Hours
Mesenteric ischemia is hemodynamically significant blood flow reduction to the intestines or colon from arterial disease of two or more of the major arteries. This is a rare disease and is reported in < 1% of all United States hospital admissions. The three major mesenteric arterial branches that could be involved include the ce....
Intermediate and Non-Atherosclerotic Cerebrovascular Imaging
Nathan Liang MD
1.00 Hours
The basic tenets of carotid and cerebrovascular duplex are relatively simple and reflect the basic physiologic and hemodynamics of any medium-sized vascular bed. Simple atherosclerotic disease behaves generally predictably, and duplex criteria founded on fairly solid evidence is available for the evaluation of simple lesions in....
First Trimester Screening for Chromosomal and Structural Malformations
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
1.00 Hours
An association between an abnormally thickened nuchal translucency (NT) and chromosomal abnormalities was first noted in the early 1990s1. However, the early studies reported widely discordant sensitivities for the detection of chromosomal malformations.
Evaluation of Lower Extremity Bypass Grafts
Joseph F. Polak, MD, MPH - Jean M. Alessi-Chinetti, RVT, RDMS
1.00 Hours
Color Doppler imaging paired with duplex ultrasound is the ideal imaging modality for the evaluation of arterial bypass grafts. The modality is inexpensive, reproducible and non-invasive. The lower extremity bypass graft is also ideally placed for the successful application of Doppler ultrasound imaging. The typical infra-inguin....
Duplex and Color Doppler of the Kidney
Sharlene A. Teefey, MD
The prevalence of renovascular hypertension depends on one's patient population. It is increased in diabetics, patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease, and the elderly. The natural history of untreated renovascular disease is one of variable progression. One longitudinal retrospective study of hypertensive patients showed....
Helping Clients with Mental Illness
Industry Specialists
A general overview of mental illness. This course provides a basic understanding of common mental disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic-depression, and anxiety disorders) in order to foster compassion and patience among caregivers.
Feeding Your Clients
Industry Specialists
This course provides caregivers with an overview of the GI tract and the swallowing process. It also includes information on eating problems such as confusion, poor appetite, dysphagia, reflux and nausea and tips for feeding clients who are in various states of independence.
Drug Resistant Bacteria
Industry Specialists
A review of drug-resistant bacteria (such as MRSA and VRE), including the causes, symptoms, and treatments for these infectious diseases. Gives tips for how caregivers can protect themselves and their clients from these deadly bugs.
JPE 23.2: Knowledge and Skills of Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators: Results of Job Task Analysis
Wendy C. Budin, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, LCCE, FACCE, Leon Gross, PhD, Judith A. Lothian, PhD, RN, LCCE, FA
Content validity of certification examinations is demonstrated over time with comprehensive job analyses conducted and analyzed by experts, with data gathered from stakeholders. In November 2011, the Lamaze International Certification Council conducted a job analysis update of the 2002 job analysis survey. This article presents....
IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
Olympia Resol: RN, MPH, CRNI, CARN
Refresh your IV Insertion Skills with this module. Complete half of your CEU hours @ home and come in for skills. This self-study module is designed as the online theory segment of IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal of Educate Simplify's Full 3 day course. For RNs & Rad Techs -- feel free to complete this online segment and co....
Long acting reversible contraception in nulliparous women
Dr Gillian Darling
This module gives an overview of the efficacy of, and applications for, long-acting reversible contraceptives in the nulliparous woman.
Iron Deficiency Anaemia – Causes, Investigations And Treatment
Dr Gerard Crotty
As the leading type of anaemia worldwide, iron deficiency anaemia is estimated to affect over one billion people. There are various underlying causes, the major ones being inadequate intake and blood loss. These may be physiological or pathophysiological. While treatment approaches are inevitably an important consideration, the....
Failure to Diagnose, Second Edition.
Rosemary Gafner, Ed.D. and James E. Schutte, Ph.D.
This is a course about learning to recognize and prevent the common communication errors that give rise to avoidable diagnostic failure claims.
HIV and AIDS Managing Patients in Today's World
Yanina Pasikhova Pharm D, BCPS, AQ-ID, AAHIVP
1.00 Hours
An orderly summary of therapeutic options offers an overview for all, and specific pearls and pitfalls for those with management responsibility.
Manual Medicine for the Pregnant Patient
Patricia E Murray, D.O,
4.00 Hours
Manual Medicine for the pregnant patient has two parts and two major themes. The first part is a power point lecture discussing manual medicine for the pregnant patient and the second part is the laboratory demonstration of how to examine and treat the pregnant patient with manual medicine. The two main themes that flow through....
Fascia: Surgery and Scarring
Willem Fourie PT MSc
Although all wounds pass through the same mechanism of repair towards full recovery, the final cosmetic and functional result may differ markedly. As a physiotherapist, is there anything you can do to make a difference to the healing process and the restoration of tissue integrity?
Gross-Pathology of the Dog and Cat - Dr. Peg Miller
Peg Miller, DVM, Ph.D
This outstanding 2.25 hour lecture focuses on the gross morbid anatomy of diseases of the dog and cat. Beautifully illustrated and eloquently delivered, a lecture by Prof. Peg Miller is one not to be missed.
Gross Pathology of the Gastrointestinal Tract of the Dog
Dr Bruce Williams DVM, DACVP
1.00 Hours
This RACE-accredited lecture covered the gross lesionsions of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of the dog, to include the liver and pancreas.
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Cats
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
1.00 Hours
Educational grant provided by Boehringer Ingelheim: This presentation will cover the current recommendations for diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus in cats. It will include topics such as patient assessment, initial diagnostics, insulin choices, stabilization, ongoing monitoring, and client education. It will also pre....
How to set up and use a Twitter account professionally
Meriel Chudleigh and Ray Jones
This article encourages nurses to use Twitter to engage in professional discussions, share information and raise awareness of alternative views to enhance practice and patient care. Twitter is an online social media service that enables users to send and read 140-character messages called tweets. Twitter is free and accessibl....
Journal Club October 2014 - Online Learning Package
Debbie Fortnum, Sara Davison
End-of-Life Care Preferences and Needs: Perceptions of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Journal Club May 2012
Tarquin Robinson, Melissa Chamney, Ray James
This month's article identifies the technical aspects of water treatment systems and the importance of following appropriate water quality standards.
Journal Club April 2014 - Online Learning Package
Fredric Doss, Nick Polaschek
Sexual dysfunction in the dialysis population from a New Zealand experience.
Journal Club April 2013 - Online Learning Package
Adrian Coleman, Karen Jenkins, Tarquin Robinson
Why renal bone disease occurs, the problems it can cause for patients
Improving nutrition for older people in acute settings
Carolyn Best and Helen Hitchings
0.50 Hours
Older people have an increased risk of becoming malnourished when they are ill. Admission to hospital may affect their nutritional intake and nutritional status. Nutrition screening and implementation of nutrition care plans can help minimise the risk of malnutrition in acute care settings, if used effectively. The nutritional c....