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The Evaluation and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Provided by: Primary Issues Learning Objectives After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to 1. Recognize the risk factors, comorbidities, signs, and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 2. Order the appropriate test to confirm the diagnosis of OSA 3. Em... |
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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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Hypoxemia Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description Hypoxemia occurs when there is a low level of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxemia may be manifested by changes in mental status, shortness of breath, increase in blood pressure, changes in heart rate, dysrhythmias, cyanosis diaphoresis, and cool extremities. Hypoxemi... |
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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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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: Personalized Medicine and Antiplatelet Therapy Provided by: ASiM Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity accounting for more than 40% of total mortality in Western countries. Most of this is due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including ST and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. An optimal pharma... |
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Assessing Patient Vitals: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure (Students Can Help!) Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Proficiently obtain accurate vital signs. 2. Correctly document results 3. Provide accurate information to patients upon completion of vitals assessments. 4. Avoid common... |
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Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss how the physiological differences in the phases of cardiac arrest drive the appropriate treatments for each phase. * Use the principles of patient assessment to guide treatment decisions. * Describe the appr... |
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