Nutritional Requirements in Major Burns
Georgina Phillips and Paul Stephens
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.
Non-Surgical Management of Lymphoedema of the Lower Limb
Akinyemi Idowu and Christopher Taylor
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.
Electronic Circuits - Anesthesiology
Patrick Magee
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.
Monitoring the Burn Patient Following Surgery
Justin Wormald and Joanne Atkins
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.
Excitable Tissues and Biological Potentials
Rahul Bajekal
0.5 Hours
This session examines the origins, recording and common clinical applications of biological potentials.
Introduction to the Brachial Plexus - Anesthesiology
Thomas Lawson
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.
Malignant Hyperthermia - Anesthesiology
Julian Chilvers
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....
Clinical Effects of Anaesthetic Techniques on the Respiratory System
Steve Graham and Peter Hersey
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....
Management of Chronic Pain
Ben Thomas
0.5 Hours
This session describes the complexity of chronic pain and the potential dire consequences of untreated long-term pain.
Introduction to Culture
Katie De Freitas
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.
Managing Pulmonary Embolism in Special Circumstances
David Ward
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the management of a pulmonary embolism in special circumstances including pregnancy, anaemia, thrombophilia and malignancy.
Interstitial Lung Disease and the Acute Medical Take
Melissa Heightman
0.25 Hours
This session outlines a variety of ways in which interstitial lung disease (ILD) may present on the acute medical take.
HIPAA - HIGHLIGHTS HOOPLA & HOOEY
Ms Theresa Sheppard
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....
Endo-Perio : LEO with secondary peridontal involvement
Dr Mile Churlinov
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....
LTM DIODE LASER
Dr Mike Koceja
This course will utilize lecture, hands on video showing set up and how to utilize lasers, and clinical videos showing actual patient procedures. This course will help educate existing laser users or those clinicians looking to incorporate a Diode laser into the practice of Dentistry
Marriage Mastery for the Business Professional
Mr Dino Watt
Business professionals are presented with unique challenges in their personal relationships. The added stress of running a business can sometimes overshadow and become a priority over home relationships. This course is designed to give systems and tools to take marriages in this situation to the level of success they deserve to....
Managing Endodontic Complications & File Separation
Dr Peter Tawil D.M.D., M.S., FRCD(C)
This course is intended for the clinicians who desire to prefect their knowledge in Endodontics. Endodontics treatment is a challenging procedure that involves potential complications. This course will discuss how to minimize and how to manage these complications.
Malaria Surveillance
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
5 Hours
Malaria in humans is caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa of the genus Plasmodium . These parasites are transmitted by the bite of an infective female Anopheles species mosquito. The majority of malaria infections in the United States occur among persons who have traveled to areas with ongoing malaria transmission. In the Unite....
Narcolepsy
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
6 Hours
NARCOLEPSY IS CHARACTERIZED BY UNCONTROLLABLE SLEEPINESS (ALSO CALLED EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS) AND INTERMITTENT MANIFESTATIONS OF REM SLEEP AT TIMES WHEN A PERSON WOULD NORMALLY BE AWAKE . Beside sleepiness, the REM manifestations may include cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations. Narcolepsy is not a com....
Nursing Research Series: Format & Research Topic
Dr Michael Joseph Dino
Nursing Research Series: Format and Topic
Leadership at the Point of Care Part 3: EFFECTIVE ASSIGNMENTS FOR RNs AND ASSISTIVE PERSONNEL (ACUTE CARE)
Ms Ruth Hansten BSN, PhD, MBA, RN, FACHE
Part 3 of this course promotes an in-depth view into the mechanics of making assignments in acute care settings. Past care delivery structure of primary, functional, and team nursing configurations are explored. Clinical reasoning, prioritizing, and possible criteria for making assignment decisions provide a basis for investig....
Lung Volume
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
20 Hours
This course will offer an in-depth analysis of lung volume, why it is important, and how it is measured. The meaning and importance of Inspiratory Capacity (IC) and Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) will also be discussed.
Managing anaphylaxis
Mohammed Ibrahim
This course is aimed at healthcare professionals primarily, but it can also be used by the general public to improve awareness of managing anaphylactic reactions. The information and guidance in this course is based on the UK NHS recommendations for managing anaphylaxis
Introduction to Opioid Use Disorders
Ian Fergusson
The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with a greater understanding of the current crisis related to opioid abuse in the US, and with the information necessary to recognize and act appropriately in the presence of an opioid-related event.
Mastering Effective Communication
Danny Silk, MSW
1 Hours
The need to communicate with our fellow human beings is necessary, unless of course, you’re a hermit. But good communication can be tricky. Communicating well involves understanding the fundamental skills of effective communication and some practice. Research evidence indicates strong correlation between a healthcare provider’s....