Improving Outcomes in Pain Management - Module C: Pain Management: Chronic Pain
Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, CRNP, CNS
1 Hours
Our five Modules offer the current standards of care for the patient with pain. Our Course is organized as follows: -Pathophysiology of Pain -Acute Pain -Chronic Pain Overview -Types of Chronic & Persistent Pain -Cancer Pain Management
Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care - Module C: Pharmacologic Treatments and Interventions
Suzanne J. Wingate, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
2 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care is to educate case managers so that they may be aware of and empowered to intervene and support efforts to understand and expedite effective resource and clinical management based upon the: -Latest evidence-based guidelines and standards of care for HF patients -Hospita....
Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care - Module F: Self-Care & Adherence Strategies
Suzanne J. Wingate, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
2 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care is to educate case managers so that they may be aware of and empowered to intervene and support efforts to understand and expedite effective resource and clinical management based upon the: -Latest evidence-based guidelines and standards of care for HF patients -Hospita....
Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care - Module E: Patient Engagement
Suzanne J. Wingate, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
2 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care is to educate case managers so that they may be aware of and empowered to intervene and support efforts to understand and expedite effective resource and clinical management based upon the: -Latest evidence-based guidelines and standards of care for HF patients -Hospita....
Improving Outcomes in Sepsis Care and Resource Management - Module A: Prevalence & Economics
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNE, RRT
2 Hours
This course will focus on sepsis care and resource management. The five course modules describe the prevalence and pathophysiology, assessment, sources and predisposing conditions, prevention and treatment and the case manager’s role in Sepsis planning and treatment goals.
Management of Hypo- and Hypercapnia - Anesthesiology
Julia Richards and Roger Sharpe
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the interpretation of the capnograph, together with the causes and management of hypo- and hypercapnia.
New Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management
Santino Capocci
0.5 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.
Following Up Assessments and Evaluating Outcomes
Sarah Yardley
0.5 Hours
This session looks at the importance of follow up assessments and evaluation of outcomes in end of life care. It also looks at how the actions identified as part of the assessment process help to meet patients’ needs.
Management of Bleeding
Aruna Hodgson
0.5 Hours
Some end of life care situations are considered as emergencies, requiring urgent intervention. This session provides a framework for managing bleeding when immediate treatment may be aimed at prolonging life, or - if death is inevitable - at ensuring that any distress and fear experienced by the dying patient is alleviated. This....
Non-invasive Ventilation in Motor Neurone Disease
Christina Faull, Juliet Colt, Jonathan Palmer and David Oliver
0.5 Hours
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an intervention which can improve both quality of life and survival for patients with motor neurone disease (MND). This session outlines the evidence base and practicalities of this important treatment option for patients.
Managing Pulpal Exposures
Zehra Yonel
0.5 Hours
This session will give an overview of the management of a pulpal exposure, different techniques which can be utilised and the materials available for the management of an exposed pulp.
Microabrasion
Prof Jeremy Rees
0.5 Hours
This session reviews the indications for microabrasion and describes the techniques used to carry out this procedure.
Multifocal Electroretinogram (mfERG)
Sinead Walker
0.5 Hours
This session covers the multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) procedure, the underlying physiological changes measured and the interpretation of normal and abnormal mfERG reports. How mfERG results may relate to complementary diagnostic techniques such as imaging will also be covered.
Introduction to Visual Electrophysiology
Richard G Smith
0.5 Hours
This session provides an overview of the human visual system and commonly-used electrophysiological techniques for testing its function in a clinical setting.
Individual Preferences and Cultural Influences on Symptom Management in Palliative Care
Carina Saxby Medical Director
0.50 Hours
This session discusses the role of cultural influences and patients’ individual preferences on symptom management and care plans. This session was reviewed by Christina Faull and Carina Saxby and last updated in July 2015.
Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care
Saskie Dorman
0.50 Hours
This session provides a framework for the drug and non-drug management of nausea and vomiting in end of life care. This session was reviewed by Saskie Dorman and Christina Faull and last updated in June 2015.
Neonatal Paediatric IV Therapy
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD
Neo Consult This CME-accredited course will develop confidence in your ability to insert an intravenous line in a critically ill or premature newborn. Course Overview: Module 1: Principals of fluid balance Module 2: Fluid and electrolyte balance in the neonate Module 3: Principals for estimating fluid and electrolyte requ....
Management of Sore Mouth and Other Oral Problems vin Palliative Care
Sim Lan Koon and Jason Ward
0.5 Hours
Oral problems can impact greatly on the quality of life of patients receiving end of life care. This session provides a framework for the assessment and management of a sore mouth and other oral problems. This session was reviewed by Jason Ward, Sim Koon and Christina Faull and last updated in January 2015.
Management of Drug Induced Breathlessness
Elora Mukherjee
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the investigation and management of patients with drug induced breathlessness, a commonly overlooked presentation with potentially long-term adverse drug effects. The session looks at how to interpret test results to confirm the diagnosis and how best to manage the patient thereafter.
Imaging of the Solid Viscera: MRI of the Solid Parenchymal Organs
Rajesh Arumugam
0.5 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
0.5 Hours
This session covers the normal ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearances of the ovaries and vagina. Physiological changes are also included.
Neonatal Respiratory Distress: Medical Conditions
David Pilling
0.5 Hours
This session explores medical conditions in neonatal respiratory distress through a series of normal and abnormal radiographs.
Dynamic Renography
Isky Gordon
0.5 Hours
This session discusses renograms including the information provided by, and clinical indications for, MAG3 (Mercaptoacetylglycine) and DTPA (Diethylenetriaminepentaacetate).
Intracranial Metastases: Imaging and Differential Diagnosis
Lesley Cala
0.75 Hours
This session looks at the use of the various imaging modalities to identify a mass lesion as a metastasis and suggest its organ of origin in order to direct further imaging and clinical management.
Increased Density or Thickening of the Skull Vault or Base
Laurence Abernethy
0.5 Hours
This session covers artefacts, variants of normal development and pathological conditions which cause increased density or thickening of the skull vault and base.