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Expanding the Treatment Armamentarium for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Pharmacist Perspectives Provided by: ASiM Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, accounting for more than 200 000 new cancer cases and more than 150 000 cancer-related deaths each year. Non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for more than 85% of lung cancer cases, a... |
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Stroke: First Response Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education The purpose of this course is to present an up-to-date discussion of the recommended emergency response for acute stroke. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * List the basic types, causes, and symptoms of stroke * Explain how patients, family, or bysta... |
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Acute Myocardial Infarction: Reducing the Risk of Missed Diagnosis Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) often presents clinically in an evolving and confounding manner, creating a risk-laden situation for both patient and physician. Missed or delayed diagnosis is the most common medical misadventure for primary care and emergency physicians. ... |
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Acute Exacerbations of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Provide a definition of an acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). 2. Discuss the clinical findings of patients with IPF who develop an acute exacerbation. 3. Discuss precipitating factors that have been associated with an acute... |
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Stroke: ICU Care and Potential Complications Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss neurological assessment and diagnosis of complications in stroke patients * Recognize common medical complications of acute stroke * Explain the causes of these complications * List recommended medical and ... |
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Pain Management for Oregon Healthcare Professionals - 6CE - Oregon State Board of Nursing Approved Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn: Discuss the prevalence of pain. Spell out the National Pain Care Policy & Joint Commission regulations for pain management in U.S. healthcare organizations. Outline the efforts of the Oregon Pain Management Commis... |
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Pain Management -Acute Provided by: CMElectures Leslie Zun, MD, is professor of emergency medicine at Finch University/The Chicago Medical School, and chair of emergency medicine at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital. Here, he discusses acute pain management in the ER, where, he contends, there is inadequate dosing and underu... |
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DAN 72nd Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Course Provided by: Divers Alert Network (DAN) This six-day course is designed primarily for physicians. Emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses and professionals with interest in diving medicine may also find the course valuable. The program includes lectures, case presentations, printed support materials, a... |
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Management of Acute Liver Failure in the ICU Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Describe the common etiologies of acute liver failure. 2. Identify the three major complications that lead to mortality in acute liver failure. 3. Review different strategies for treating patients with cerebral edema. 4. Understand the common ... |
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Diagnostic Error & Claims: Reducing the Risk Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Diagnostic Error has been described as the New Frontier in Patient Safety. Claims data supports this contention. A large study by the Rand Corporation has demonstrated that patient adverse events and medical malpractice claims go hand in hand … and that reducing one can ... |
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Professional Liability Risks for Family and General Practice Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Primary care physicians are in short supply, posing the risk of patient overload and increased medical error. Malpractice claims for Family and General Practitioners are on the rise. This Internet presentation reviews the most common medical misadventures for Family and Gene... |
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Stroke: Acute Care and Rehabilitation Provided by: ATrain Education Inc. Presents major types of stroke and risk factors. Provides a review of brain anatomy and deficits associated with various types of stroke and describes treatment regimens, prehospital, and ED treatment. Rehabilitation following acute stroke is discussed in detail. Recent adva... |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Overview for Nurses Provided by: NetCE Although physicians are responsible for directing and prescribing care for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), nurses play a vital role in promoting adherence to practice guidelines. This course begins with an overview of the scope of the problem and its economic im... |
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Stroke: ICU Care and Potential Complications Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss neurological assessment and diagnosis of complications in stroke patients * Recognize common medical complications of acute stroke * Explain the causes of these complications * List recommended medical and ... |
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