Transfusion Physiology 2
Lucy de Lloyd and Anthony Turley
0.5 Hours
This session describes the immediate, early and late complications of transfusion, as well as the complications of massive blood transfusion.
The Cytochrome P450 System
Visweswar Nataraj
0.5 Hours
This session will explain the importance of the Cytochrome P450 Enzyme System in drug metabolism.
The Autonomic Nervous System
Jeffrey Handel
0.5 Hours
This session covers the anatomical arrangement and function of the autonomic nervous system, including sites of drug action, receptors and transmitters.
Sources of Central Gas Supply
Baha Al-Shaikh
0.5 Hours
Gases in piped medical gas and vacuum systems are supplied from central supply sources in the hospital. This session provides an overview of cylinder manifolds, liquid oxygen stores and the oxygen concentrator.
Solvents and Solutes
David Saunders
0.5 Hours
This session explains the nature of solvents, solutes and solutions. It compares and contrasts them with other types of mixture such as suspensions and colloids.
The Anaesthetic Machine - Pollution and Scavenging
Baha Al-Shaikh
0.5 Hours
Anaesthetists spend most of their time in the operating theatre using inhalational agents. They and other theatre staff are at increased risk of occupational exposure to these agents. This session examines the risks of pollution in the operating theatre and the methods used to reduce this risk.
Temperature Measurement
Robert Norton
0.5 Hours
This session provides an introduction to temperature measurement and its clinical applications.
Statistics: Non-Parametric Data
Anthony McCluskey
0.5 Hours
This session defines non-parametric data and contrasts it with parametric data. The use of transformations of non-parametric data is discussed briefly. The session also covers the choice of an appropriate statistical test when analyzing non-parametric data.
Tracheostomy 2: Emergency Management of a Tracheostomy or Laryngectomy
Brendan McGrath
0.5 Hours
This session covers the warning signs to be aware of when looking after a patient with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy, what equipment to have immediately available at the bedside and the emergency management of upper airway complications.
Searching the Journal Literature and Locating Papers
Linda Ward
0.5 Hours
This session is designed to guide you through the process of developing a structured search strategy to find relevant journal articles, which will help you to answer your clinical questions. No previous experience of literature searching is required.
The Importance of Red Flags
Tom Mallinson
0.5 Hours
This session aims to provide the practitioner with an understanding of the importance of Red Flags in clinical decision making.
The Physiological Pathways of Pain
Al Cromack
0.5 Hours
This session will explore why it is important for paramedics to understand pain and describe how the sensation of pain is produced by the brain. Later, it will explain the principles of gate control theory and identify some examples of pain treatments which rely on gate control theory.
Ventilator Settings and Alarms (anaesthesia)
John Isaac
0.5 Hours
This session covers the principles of setting up a modern anaesthetic ventilator for a given sized adult patient to provide appropriate ventilation with safe alarm settings.
Venous Access
Hannah Blanshard
0.5 Hours
This session looks at the basics of peripheral intravenous cannulation including the ideal sites for insertion, the size of cannula to use and the need for local anaesthetic. This session presents how to recognize arterial placement in a shocked patient and describes the techniques used in the cannulation of the shocked or diffi....
Vasoactive Agents (Vasopressors)
Jeremy Bewley
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the classification of vasopressors and list the indications for their use.
Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassaemia
Julian Dimech and Gareth Kessell
0.5 Hours
The aim of this session is to provide an overview of the clinical management of sickle cell disease and thalassaemia with specific reference to anaesthesia. This session will review the definition, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of both sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia before concluding with a section on the sa....
Baby Skin Care
Dr Alison Cooke
The Royal College of Midwives This i-learn module, seeks to provide knowledge and understanding of the current evidence and guidance for baby skin care advice and practice. In particular, the module seeks to promote the role of all health workers in the maternity services in reducing traditional practices which may be contribut....
Burn Out Session
Prof. Lukoye Atwoli
Burnout - A state of fatigue or frustration brought about by devotion to a cause, way of life or relashionship that failed to produce the expected rewards. (Herbert Freudenberger)
Nutrition VI: Malnutrition Management
The Hospital for Sick Children & ADRA Canada
Good nutrition and nutrition-related behaviours are critical for a child’s healthy growth, development and survival. Globally, approximately 45 percent of deaths among children under 5 are linked to undernutrition and 22.3 percent, or more than one in five children under age 5 worldwide has stunted growth. Across Kenya, mor....
Nutrition II: Nutrition in Infants and Young Children
The Hospital for Sick Children & ADRA Canada
Good nutrition and nutrition-related behaviours are critical for a child’s healthy growth, development and survival. Globally, approximately 45 percent of deaths among children under 5 are linked to undernutrition and 22.3 percent, or more than one in five children under age 5 worldwide has stunted growth. Across Kenya, mor....
Static Renal Imaging: DMSA
Isky Gordon
0.5 Hours
This is a problem-based session. You will be asked to diagnose various patient case histories, each one exploring different learning objectives for Tc 99m-labelled dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) static image acquisition.
Technique: Biopsy of the Kidney
James Pilcher
0.5 Hours
This session will outline the techniques of computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound-guided biopsy of both the native and transplant kidney. The indications, complications, and accuracy of the procedure will be covered.
Trauma and Orthopaedics: Common Peripheral Neuropathies
John Dabis
0.5 Hours
This session will cover common upper limb peripheral neuropathies.
Module 3: Dentition and Care of Permanent Teeth
Jill Iliffe RN, RM, BAS, MIntS, IDMHHRL
Module 3 outlines dentition of permanent teeth; the reasons for a healthy daily oral hygiene routine; the recommended process for brushing teeth; and the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth.
Module 4: A role for midwives and maternal and child health nurses
Jill Iliffe RN, RM, BAS, MIntS, IDMHHRL
Module 4 discusses the important role midwives and nurses have in providing information about oral health to patients and clients; in assessing structures within the oral cavity and the early referral of any concerns; in providing education about oral health and promoting a healthy daily oral health routine; and providing advoca....