Managing fatigue in adults with multiple sclerosis
Susan Jane Hourihan
1 Hours
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has a significant effect on all aspects of daily living and on quality of life. It is important for healthcare professionals working with patients with MS to identify fatigue where present and to be able to offer clinically effectiv....
Teaching students to apply the 6Cs of nursing to their practice
Kathleen Duffy
1 Hours
Nurses and midwives are asked to demonstrate the 6Cs (care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment) of nursing in 'everything we do'. Mentors have a crucial role in the provision of health care and in educating nurses and midwives. This learning module aims to provide guidance to mentors on how to integrat....
Caring for patients with haemorrhagic shock
Elizabeth Gallimore
This learning module discusses the clinical features of haemorrhagic shock and the strategies used to manage the condition, focusing on the presenting symptoms, classifications, compensatory mechanisms, physiological changes and nursing interventions. Haemorrhagic shock is a condition of reduced tissue perfusion as a result of t....
Spirituality in nursing practice
Melanie Rogers and John Wattis
1 Hours
Spirituality is an important aspect of holistic care that is frequently overlooked. This is because of difficulties in conceptualising spirituality and confusion about how it should be integrated into nursing care. This learning module explores what is meant by spirituality and spiritually competent practice. It examines attitud....
Intrapleural chest drainage: pathophysiology, treatment and nursing care
Philip Woodrow
Abnormal fluid or air between the pleura results in respiratory distress and can cause death, if untreated. Intrapleural chest drains are used to remove abnormal accumulations of fluid or air. Caring for patients with intrapleural chest drains requires knowledge and skill to ensure patient safety. This learning module describes....
Assessment and management of paracetamol poisoning in adults
Janice Pettie and Margaret Dow
Paracetamol is a low cost, effective analgesic that is widely available in the UK. Paracetamol is the drug most commonly taken in overdose and can lead to acute liver failure, which can be fatal. This learning module focuses on the assessment and management of paracetamol poisoning in adults. It includes current UK guidelines on....
How to care for a patient after death in hospital
Kathleen Greenway and Paula Johnson
This article provides nurses with information about how to care for a patient after death and support their family in the hospital setting. Care after death involves supporting the family and significant others, and providing personal care to the patient. Staff undertaking care after death should be offered appropriate suppo....
The Journey Begins - Podcast
Kim Hughes
The journey of CKD for patients transitioning through different locations
Health Promotion In Young People
Russell Viner
This session introduces the main issues linked to health promotion in young people. You will learn about the importance of educating young people and you will be presented with the most common approaches used to deliver these interventions.
What is Vasovagal Syncope?
Sunil Kumar
0.25 Hours
This session will help you understand about syncope and the various different types. It will discuss the mechanism of vasovagal syncope to some extent.
Non-drug Management of Breathlessness in Palliative Care
Tim Peel
This session reviews non-drug interventions within an integrated approach to the management of breathlessness. This session was reviewed by Tim Peel and Christina Faull and last updated in February 2017.
Severity Assessment of Pneumonia Using the CURB-65 Criteria
Sudipto Ghosh
0.25 Hours
This session covers the severity assessment of patients with community-acquired pneumonia, including the CURB-65 score and its use in formulating an initial management plan.
The ECG in Acute Pericarditis
Sarbjit Clare
0.5 Hours
This session covers the ECG in acute pericarditis and highlights how it differs from acute myocardial infarction. It also covers the complications of acute pericarditis - pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade – and examines the associated ECG changes.
Variability of Lung Cancer Presentations
Santino Capocci
0.25 Hours
This session examines the variability of presentations of lung cancer with reference to the NICE Referral guidelines for suspected cancer ('Two-Weeks Guidelines') and provides an understanding of the work-up involved when diagnosing and treating patients with lung cancer.
The Assessment and Management of Self-Harm
Chris Mason Project Lead (RCPCH) and Dickon Bevington
This session provides an overview of the assessment and management of self-harm in respect of young people who present to the service. It provides guidance on the role of primary care, emergency departments and hospital services. It is based on current guidelines and best practices and informed by a number of key publications by....
The Electrocardiogram Part 2
James Brown and Stephen Boumphrey
0.5 Hours
This session contains a short revision tutorial using Multiple Choice Questions to assist candidates preparing for the Primary FRCA Examination.
Ventilation/Perfusion Abnormalities
Alison J Pittard
This session describes how and why ventilation and perfusion vary in the healthy lung. Causes of hypoxia, such as hypoventilation, increased dead space and shunt, are discussed to help the trainee explain and manage hypoxia clinically.
TENS, Acupuncture and Alternative Treatments
Iain Jones
This session describes the roles of TENS and acupuncture in pain practice and introduces the wide spectrum of other alternative treatments that are available.
Tendon Transfer for Median Nerve Palsy
Rahil Naeem and Jill Webb
0.75 Hours
This session examines the pattern of median nerve injuries, the planning and preparation of tendon transfer surgery and postoperative rehabilitation providing details of tendon transfers for all causes of median nerve palsy in all age groups.
Discussing Hydration
Tim Harlow
This session focuses on communication with families and carers, both lay and professional, about decisions involving clinically assisted hydration at the end of life. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen and last updated in November 2017.
Teaching Groups and Workshops
Deborah Saltman
This session will help you to refine your presentation skills, enhance your confidence, develop audience interest and increase audience involvement when you are speaking to a group of people.
Understanding and Using Empathy
Esther Waterhouse
This session describes empathy and encourages you to explore its use in the clinical setting. This session was reviewed by Esther Waterhouse and Christina Faull and last updated in January 2015
Sexual Exposure to HIV
Hayley Wood and Andrew Tomkins
0.5 Hours
This session will cover the risk of acquiring HIV infection from different types of sexual exposure, factors that can affect risk of transmission and methods to prevent HIV transmission.
The Epidemiology of STIs in the UK - HIV
Ian Simms, Gwenda Hughes
0.5 Hours
The Epidemiology of STIs in the UK
Planning and Provision of ECMO Services for Severe ARDS During the COVID 19 Pandemic and Other Outbreaks of Emerging Infectious Diseases (The Lancet)
Kollengode Ramanathan, David Antognini, Alain Combes, Matthew Paden, Bishoy Zakhary, Mark Ogino, Graeme MacLaren, Daniel Brodie, Kiran Shekar
WHO interim guidelines recommend offering extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to eligible patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The number of patients with COVID-19 infection who might develop severe ARDS that is refractory to maximal medical management....