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Focus On: Spinal Epidural Abscess -Avoiding Neurologic Catastrophe in the ED Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Identify and describe risk factors for epidural abscess. * Identify ED findings that should prompt consideration of spinal epidural abscess as a diagnosis. * Identify radiographic and laboratory ... |
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Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Review the definition of acute kidney injury and the RIFLE classification. 2. Determine the indications for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the ICU. 3. Understand the basic differences between hemodialysis and hemofiltration. 4. Review the ... |
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Focus On: Sore Throats -What Really Works? Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Review the incidence of strep pharyngitis in different populations. * Understand present guidelines regarding the diagnosis of strep pharyngitis. * Develop a plan of care for treating your next p... |
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Pediatric Emergencies Provided by: CMElectures Amardeep Singh, MD, is a board certified emergency room physician at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital. He states that the goal of his lecture is "to provide a systematic and methodological approach to (pediatric emergencies) so that caring for a child does not appear to be an ... |
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Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Understand the components of the normal circadian rhythm. 2. Understand the effects of external cues on the shift of the circadian rhythm. 3. Differentiate between the types of circadian rhythm sleep disorders. 4. Understand the diagnostic too... |
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Focus On: Acute Aortic Dissection Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Assess the likelihood of acute aortic dissection from patient history, physical exam, and chest radiograph. * Choose an appropriate confirmatory imaging study. * Discuss the utility of D-dimer in... |
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Tracheostomy : Nursing Care
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe the indications/reasons for tracheotomy. Describe the trachostomy procedures Define the risks associated with the different tracheotomy procedures. Describe the contraindications of tracheotomy procedures. ... |
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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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Pain Management in the ICU: Essentials for the Intensivist Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives: * Update your knowledge and understanding of pulmonary medicine topics. * Update your knowledge and understanding of critical care medicine topics. * Update your knowledge and understanding of sleep medicine topics. * Learn clinically useful... |
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Cardiology Update for Primary Care: Strategies for the Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Our Evolving Epidemic of Heart Failure Provided by: American Medical Seminars Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to formulate a practical approach to common cardiac disorders with a special emphasis on heart failure; determine and employ various physical exam techniques as well as appropriate diagnostic tests that should be... |
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Focus On: Ultrasound for Acute Retinal Detachment Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Understand the normal ultrasound anatomy of the eye, specifically the location of the retina. * Know which probe is needed for ultrasound scans of the eye, and the method to accurately and safely perf... |
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Medical Spanish for the Healthcare Professional Provided by: Medical Studies Abroad The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advance... |
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VISICU Critical Care Review -September 2010 Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians Course Description & Objectives * Review the APACHE scoring system, including the active treatment component * Review the potential use of the APACHE system in screening patients to avoid unnecessary ICU admissions * Review the issue of prolonged mechani... |
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Optimizing Sedation and Analgesia in the ICU: Teamwork in Patient Care Provided by: ProCE Careful selection of analgesic and sedative medications is essential in critical care. Achieving a balance between patient comfort and safe ventilation involves both science and art. This program will emphasize the importance of teamwork in achieving optimum analgesia and se... |
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Thoracic Radiology in the ICU Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Provide an overview of the radiographic appearances of common disease states affecting the ICU patient. 2. Identify adequate placement of invasive devices commonly used in ICU patients and their potential complications. 3. Recognize the difference... |
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Focus On: Emergent Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Diagnose pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) using history and physical examination, as well as maintain a low threshold for diagnosis of subclinical cases. * Institute appropriate antibiotic therapy fo... |
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Emergency Cardiac Drugs: Essential Facts for Med-surg Nurses Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education In the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in progressive care units or general nursing units. And when they do, they can cause marked anxiety for nurses-especially those unfam... |
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Glycemic Control in the ICU: New Technology for Better Care Provided by: ProCE Blood glucose management is a critical factor to optimize patient care outcomes in the ICU. Existing protocols for infusing IV insulin can result in poor or inconsistent glycemic control, as evidenced by cases of hypoglycemia and in miscalculations of insulin dosage. This pr... |
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Accident and Emergency Radiology-A Survival Guide
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center Learn the how and why of trauma radiography You will learn to tailor the exam to fit the needs of the patient in trauma where acting fast is a must. It is also an excellent reference guide for emergency procedures. It has a logical presentation with descriptions of images... |
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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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Focus On: Toxic Mushroom Ingestions Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Identify possible toxic mushroom ingestions by presentation. * Recognize common toxidromes associated with specific mushroom ingestions. * Differentiate between non-life-threatening and potential... |
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Implementation of a Rapid Whole Blood D-Dimer Test in the Emergency Department of an Urban Academic Medical Center: Impact on ED Length of Stay and Ancillary Test Utilization Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe how D-dimer testing should be used in the evaluation of venous thromboembolic disease. * discuss how point-of care testing (POCT) can be used to improve the efficiency of emergency department (ED) opera... |
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Focus On: Trauma in the Obstetric Patient: A Bedside Tool Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Practically apply trauma assessment and management principles to the pregnant patient. * Understand the physiologic basis for variations of trauma care for the pregnant patient. * Utilize a pract... |
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Sepsis: Diagnosis and Management Provided by: NetCE Severe sepsis and septic shock present the clinician with a difficult management situation. The patients are usually unstable and may rapidly progress to ARDS, MODS and death. There are evidence-based guidelines available to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of these dis... |
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OB/Gyn Emergencies Provided by: CMElectures Rebecca Pifer, MD, is a board-certified emergency physician at Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. Here, she discusses pediatric gynecologic emergencies, the most common of which is vaginitis, several types of pelvic pain in ob-gyn emergencies and the physical changes associa... |
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Cardiac CTA Assessment of Noncoronary Cardiac Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Chest Pain in the ER Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes three lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours. ... |
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Focus On: Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation In the Emergency Department Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * List the indications for and contraindications to noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the emergency department. * List several disease processes for which NIPPV use is recommended. ... |
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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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Focus On: Dynamic Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Line Placement Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Describe the technique of dynamic ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (UGPIV) placement. * Integrate UGPIV placement into a difficult peripheral intravenous line (PIV) access algorithm. ... |
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Accident and Emergency Radiology -Post Test
Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center Learn the how and why of trauma radiography You will learn to tailor the exam to fit the needs of the patient in trauma where acting fast is a must. It is also an excellent reference guide for emergency procedures. It has a logical presentation with descriptions of images... |
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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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VISICU Critical Care Review -August 2010 Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians Course Description & Objectives * List the laboratory tests that are elevated in patients with CAP and positive blood cultures * Describe the laboratory test with the highest degree of accuracy in predicting CAP patients who are bacteremic * Compare the ... |
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Endocrine Emergencies Provided by: Harvard Medical School The course will provide a series of multiple-choice question based cases in common and life-threatening endocrine system related clinical entities typically encountered in the Urgent Care or Emergency Department environment. The cases will feature multimedia content to engag... |
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Using Advanced Technology for Glycemic Control in the ICU Provided by: ProCE The target audience for this program includes pharmacists and nurses in health-system settings. After completing this activity, the participant will be able to: * Discuss patient safety factors associated with paper protocols versus software programs for achieving glycemic ... |
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Focus On: Bedside Ultrasound of the Abdominal Aorta Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Describe the indications for performing bedside ultrasound of the abdominal aorta. * Describe the technique for performing bedside ultrasound of the abdominal aorta. * Name the ultrasound finding... |
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Focus On: Reversal of Anticoagulation Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Understand the indications for reversal of warfarin. * Identify the side effects of protamine in heparin reversal. * Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) vs. pr... |
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Caring for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries: Are you up to the challenges? Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education Help your patients survive the immediate and long-term effects of these life-changing injuries. **Objectives:** * Describe the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI). * Discuss appropriate assessment of patients with TBIs. * Identify nursing and medical inter... |
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Tele-ICU: Remote Critical Care Telemedicine Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians Objectives 1. Understand the driving forces behind the development of tele-ICU. 2. Define tele-ICU. 3. Understand the practical aspects of implementing tele-ICU. 4. Review evidence of the effect of tele-ICU on outcomes. 5. Introduce the future direction... |
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Spine Trauma Provided by: CMElectures Alexander R. Vaccaro III, MD, is professor of orthopedic surgery at Jefferson Medical College, where Laurence N. Fitzhenry is an orthopedic research fellow. Here, they discuss the classification, pathophysiology and management of spinal trauma; cervical and thoracolumbar tra... |
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Focus On: Malaria Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Discuss the epidemiology of malaria. * Identify the signs and symptoms of malaria in patients presenting to the emergency department. * Identify several pitfalls in the diagnosis of malaria. ... |
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Focus On: Treatment of Epistaxis Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Understand the treatment approach to epistaxis. * Utilize established techniques and new products available for nosebleeds. ... |
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Emergency Medicine 2005 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA) Review Provided by: Harvard Medical School This course is based on the 20 articles of the American Board of Emergency Medicine 2005 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (LLSA) program. This course is taken almost entirely on-line. Each of the 20 ABEM LLSA articles has been summarized by a Harvard Emergency M... |
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Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 Provided by: American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Program description Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 (CNW12), hosted by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is the premier conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism. CNW13 attracts 2,000 physicians, dietitians, nurses, pharm... |
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Focus On: The ED Management of Pediatric Apparent Life-Threatening Events Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Have a safe, measured, and consistent approach to the child with suspected apparent life threatening events (ALTE). * Decide which investigations should be considered for patients presenting with ALTE... |
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Focus On: The Observation Option for Acute Otitis Media in the Emergency Department Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Discuss the diagnostic criteria for acute otitis media (AOM). * Understand the natural course of AOM. * Review recent studies that have evaluated the observation option in the emergency departmen... |
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Focus On: Acute Ischemic Stroke Provided by: American College of Emergency Physicians Learning Objectives After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Identify the management steps in treating patients suspected of having AIS. * Understand the complex issues that determine appropriate candidates to receive thrombolysis. *... |
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Syncope: Epidemiology, Prognosis and Diagnostic Evaluation Provided by: CMElectures Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine; and Francis E. Marchlinski a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Here, they discuss the epidemiology and prognosis for different types of syncope, and the strength and l... |
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