0.5 Hours
This session will give an update on HIV in the UK. It will explain the clinical significance of late diagnosis - and discuss strategies to increase early diagnosis.
0.5 Hours
This session describes the process for evaluating a journal article. The session gives a structured guide to reviewing an article that can be applied to the standard journal format. A discussion of a linked example paper from the British Journal of Anaesthesia illustrates the points made in the guide.
0.5 Hours
This session considers the ultrasound appearance of the fetal spine and skeleton. It will include an overview of normal appearances and common pathologies and discuss difficulties in imaging these areas. Tips on reporting will be offered.
0.75 Hours
This session discusses the indications to start antiretroviral therapy (ART), and presents guidelines for first time ART use. Recommended treatments are discussed and the individualisation of treatment is explained.
0.50 Hours
This session outlines the additional problems presented to the anaesthetist by two high risk groups of patients who present commonly for surgery. These patients are those at extremes of age and emergency surgery patients.
0.5 Hours
This session introduces the drugs that are used in a range of emergency situations, including intraoperative hypotension, intraoperative bradycardia, acute bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, malignant hyperthermia and cardiac arrest.
0.5 Hours
This session covers the monitoring the depth of neuromuscular block with a nerve stimulator and body temperature measurement under anaesthesia.
1 Hours
This learning module explores the causes and management of gastroenteritis in children under five years. It considers in particular national guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. The importance of identifying and assessing dehydration is discussed, as well as its systematic management, carer educat....
0.5 Hours
The aim of this session is to provide an understanding of the clinician’s role in dealing with newborn life support.
0.5 Hours
This session provides an overview of minor chest injuries. Most paramedics will already be competent in managing major chest trauma and this session aims to cover more minor presentations. It will begin with reviewing chest anatomy and common mechanisms of injury. It will then describe systematic assessment and go on to discuss....
0.5 Hours
This session is designed to equip paramedics with the knowledge and theory to safely manage minor neck trauma at the scene of a minor road traffic accident (RTC). Key aspects of the Canadian C-spine rules will be reviewed and applied to practical scenarios with a focus on discharging patients at the scene. There will also be an....
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the metabolic effects of a major burn and explain how to assess the nutritional state and nutritional requirements of a patient with a major burn. Later sections will explore the complications associated with excessive feeding.
0.5 Hours
This session will identify the non-surgical treatments that are available for lymphoedema of the lower limb and explain how each works. Later sections will explain how to quantify the oedema and monitor the outcome of treatment.
0.5 Hours
This session introduces capacitance and capacitors (C), inductance and inductors (L), and their behaviour in circuits – both individually and in conjunction with resistors (R). Circuits containing RC, CR, LR and LCR configurations are then discussed.
0.5 Hours
This session will explore the complications which may arise following burn surgery and offer guidance with regard to an appropriate monitoring plan for burn patients.
0.5 Hours
This session examines the origins, recording and common clinical applications of biological potentials.
0.5 Hours
This session describes the anatomy of the brachial plexus, its relation to surrounding structures and specific nerves supplying motor and sensory innervation to the upper limb that is relevant to regional anaesthetic blocks.
0.5 Hours
This session will highlight the importance of early recognition of a patient suffering with malignant hyperthermia (MH). The signs and symptoms of MH will be explained as well as the appropriate treatment. The session will then discuss the post-operative follow up of at risk patients and describe appropriate techniques available....
0.5 Hours
This session is concerned with how anaesthesia affects the respiratory system, and how these changes lead to the clinical effects seen during anaesthesia. The session will illustrate the clinical effects of altered respiratory mechanics, the clinical effects of an altered respiratory drive, the clinical effects of altered airway....
0.5 Hours
This session describes the complexity of chronic pain and the potential dire consequences of untreated long-term pain.
0.5 Hours
This session aims to describe what is meant by 'culture' and why it is important for health professionals to be aware of its impact on health.
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the management of a pulmonary embolism in special circumstances including pregnancy, anaemia, thrombophilia and malignancy.
0.25 Hours
This session outlines a variety of ways in which interstitial lung disease (ILD) may present on the acute medical take.
We’ve all heard about HIPAA, and it has become a big part of our daily lives. Still, many practices do not understand the new regulations and believe they are compliant if they have a patient sign a Notice of Privacy Act. The new HIPAA Omnibus Rule became effective March 26, 2013. Dental practices are required to be compliant....
Description: This video presentation would demonstrate clinical guide in complex combined Endo- Periodontal lesion, involving two posterior teeth. The clinical guide starts with diagnosis- CBCT supported, followed by a non- surgical root canal therapy on both teeth at same time. Photo& video documentation: Canon550D RingFla....