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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. prothrombin complex concentrates (PCC) in the treatment of warfarin reversal.... |
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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) operations.
* list POCT assays that have been documented to reduce ED length ... |
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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.
* Anticipate the complications associated with UGPIV placement. ... |
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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.
List the most common complications likely to arise from temporary and long... |
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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 abnormalities associated with epidural abscess.
* Describe treatment a... |
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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 mechanical ventilation
* Review a study of the clinical and financial outcome... |
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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 differences between cardiogenic and noncardiogenic edema on chest radiography.
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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: 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 findings suggestive of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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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 perform the exam.
* Visualize an example of a retinal detachment diagnose... |
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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 engage the participant. Faculty for the course will primarily be drawn from Harv... |
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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.
* Understand the risks of using rTPA
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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 advanced Medical Spanish language skills in the classroom and to implement the usa... |
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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.
* Review the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated and severe malaria.... |
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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.
* Identify as early as possible during an emergency department visit... |
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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 directions of tele-ICU.
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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 Medicine faculty member with expertise in that area. These summaries stress ... |
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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 nursing responses to these complications... |
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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 department.
* Consider the use of acoustic reflectometry when appropriate.
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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 practical bedside tool to assist in assessment and management of these patients.... |
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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 advances in stroke management are tied to clinical practice.
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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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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 trauma, operative and nonoperative treatment, and rehabilitation. Zoe Brown, 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, pharmacists, educators and researchers from the U.S., Europe, Mexico, South Amer... |
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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 alien phenomenon." With that in mind, he covers toxic ingestion by children... |
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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 program will demonstrate why advanced technology for managing IV insulin drip... |
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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 Commission to improve pain management practices in Oregon.
Distinguish between a... |
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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 nursing responses to these complications... |
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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 patient with a "sore throat."
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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 and what the expected radiograph should demonstrate. Included are head to ... |
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Virtual Exhibits / Booths
