Full-field Electroretinography Part 2
Anthony G. Robson and Antonio Calcagni
0.5 Hours
This session details how to interpret the normal and abnormal full-field electroretinogram (ERG). It also describes the main indications for performing an ERG with some illustrative examples.
Management of Menopause
Roger A. Lobo, MD
0.25 Hours
This eModule provides up-to- date information about important consequences of menopause and what options are available for intervention. It explains the difference in the risk benefit equation in prescribing hormones to younger and older postmenopausal women, and provides information about types of hormone regimens and alternat....
Hypoplastic Right Heart
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
1 Hours
Congenital heart disease (CHD) occurs in approximately 8/1,000 neonates1. The incidence of CHD in stillbirths is approximately 10 times greater2,3. If fetuses with aneuploidy and extra-cardiac malformations are excluded, survival rates of isolated CHD detected prenatally are equivalent to neonatal statistics4.
Lamaze Educator Essentials: Module 1: Lamaze Philosophies
Lamaze International
10.5 Hours
The Lamaze Philosophies self-paced learning activity will provide learners information about the influence of history and culture on today’s births, the ways in which Lamaze supports and promotes healthy birth practices, and strategies for helping women to develop confidence in their ability to give birth by disseminating eviden....
Managing Distress During The Dying Phase in Palliative Care
Michael Bramwell
0.50 Hours
This session discusses heightened distress in patients at the end of life. It offers strategies and suggestions for professionals to identify distress and to provide appropriate support for the patient, relatives and carers during the dying phase - the last few weeks of life. This session was reviewed by Michael Bramwell, Jane W....
Management of Constipation in Palliative Care
Joanne Droney and Anna-Marie Stevens
0.50 Hours
This session provides a framework for the drug and non-drug management of constipation in end of life care patients. This session was reviewed by Joanne Droney and Christina Faull and last updated in September 2015.
Managing Different Types of Pain in Palliative Care
Joanna Elverson
0.50 Hours
This session describes management strategies for different types of pain seen in end of life care. It also discusses the psychosocial, spiritual and functional effects contributing to the personal experience, that need to be recognised and addressed. This session was reviewed by Professor Christina Faull and last updated in Nove....
Management of Physical Deterioration in Palliative Care
Aruni Wijeratne
0.50 Hours
As illness progresses in the last year of life, physical function inevitably diminishes. This session provides a framework for the management of physical deterioration of patients at the end of life. This session was reviewed by Aruni Wijeratne and Christina Faull and last updated in December 2014.
Haemofiltration and Dialysis
John E Morris
0.5 Hours
This session outlines the structure and function of equipment used for renal replacement therapy.
Managing Common Mental Health Problems
Dick Churchill Part-time GP and Associate Clinical Professor, University of Nottingham Medical School
0.5 Hours
This session describes some of the broad issues to consider when managing common or potentially serious mental health problems in young people. It concentrates on generic principles including ethical considerations, the timeliness of intervention, and the involvement of parents.
Drug Addiction, Dependency and Pain - Management
James Bell
0.5 Hours
This session describes the key concepts of the management of pain in patients with a history of substance misuse
Drugs That Can Cause Breathlessness and Underlying Lung Disease
Elora Mukherjee
0.25 Hours
This session looks at drugs commonly associated with causing shortness of breath, the underlying pathogenisis of the pulmonary drug reaction and clinical manifestations.
History of Acute Asthma
Ramin Baghai-Ravary
0.25 Hours
This session examines the history of acute asthma presentation and how it relates to the underlying pathophysiology. It goes on to identify important indicators of acute and life-threatening disease.
Management of Intra-Operative Hypotension and Hypertension
Seema Quasim
0.5 Hours
This session describes the causes and management of two common intra-operative critical incidents; hypotension and hypertension.
How to perform or assist with a transrectal ultrasound and prostate biopsy
Bruce Turner and Lawrence Drudge-Coates
This article aims to help nurses to support patients who require a prostate biopsy to diagnose or exclude prostate cancer. Nurses will also gain an understanding of the procedure for transrectal biopsy. A transrectal biopsy is commonly used to access the prostate. Indications for a biopsy include elevated levels of prostate-....
Guillain Barre Syndrome
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
6 Hours
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs. In many instances, the weakness and abnormal sensations spread to the arms and upper body. These sympto....
Managing ascites in patients with chronic liver disease
Danielle Fullwood and Anan Purushothaman
1 Hours
This learning module discusses the pathophysiology of ascites, a complication associated with chronic liver disease. The diagnosis and grading of ascites and assessment of patients with the condition are explored. In addition, the nursing and medical management of ascites is discussed, and recommendations for interdisciplinary w....
Goodpasture's Disease Signs and Symptoms
Prina Ruparelia
0.25 Hours
This session will discuss the symptoms and signs of Goodpasture’s disease.
Intravenous Tranexamic Acid Bolus plus Infusion Is Not More Effective than a Single Bolus in Primary Hip Arthroplasty (Journal CME - September 2017)
Paul J. Zufferey, M.D., Ph.D; Julien Lanoiselée, M.B.B.S.; Céline Chapelle, M.Sc.; Dmitry B. Borisov
1.00 Hours
Tranexamic acid has been shown to be effective in reducing blood loss and transfusion in surgical patients. The basis for tranexamic acid efficacy is thought to be inhibition of tissue fibrinolysis and consequent clot stabilization.
Electrotherapy the Weird and the Wonderful: Academy of Physical Medicine with Tim Watson
Tim Watson
Tim Watson provides us with an in-depth discussion on Electrotherapy
Managing urinary tract infections
Dr Sally Hope
0.50 Hours
Dr Sally Hope examines the diagnosis and management of both men and women with UTI. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include interpretation of urine dipsticks in patients with UTI, differential diagnoses and management of patients with UTI who are pregnant.
Hypothyroidism: clinical review
Dr Salman Razvi
1.50 Hours
This article, updated in 2016, by Dr Salman Razvi provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism. Learning points for healthcare professionals include causes hypothyroidism, investigations, the effect of pregnancy on thyroid function, and treatment with levothyroxine.
Governance and Administration Issues
Derek Tuffnell
0.50 Hours
This session covers the issues relating to the governance of cardiotocograph (CTG) monitoring.
Knee Injuries - Intra-articular 1
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on clinical presentation and treatment options for Meniscal Injuries and Cruciate Ligament Injuries.
Low Back Pain: Clinical Review
Jim Greenwood and Dr Mike Shipley -
1.50 Hours
This article by Jim Greenwood and Dr Mike Shipley provides an overview into the diagnosis and management of low back pain, including aetiology, investigations, and prognosis. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include classification of low back pain, the STarT Back questionnaire, red flags, and suitable analgesia.