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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Discuss airway obstruction and describe the two major forms of COPD.
* Explain the damage to the lungs caused by COPD.
* Identify the causes of COPD.
* Describe characteristic findings in the history, physical exam, and lab values of a patient with COPD.
* Summarize the components of a l... |
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Drug-Induced Lung Disease
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Describe the epidemiology and risk factors for drug-induced lung disease.
2. Review the common patterns of drug-induced lung injury.
3. Review the diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected drug-induced lung disease.
4. Understand the principles of management of drug-induced lung disease.
5. Describe featur... |
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Detecting, Managing, and Preventing Pulmonary Embolism
Provided by: ANA Continuing Online Education
PULMONARY EMBOLISM (PE) occurs when a pulmonary artery becomes blocked-usually by a blood clot that has broken free from its site of origin and embolized or migrated to the lungs. If misdiagnosed, unrecognized, or untreated, PE can cause death quickly-within just an hour. It's fatal in up to 26% of cases.
**Objectives:**
* Describe the pathoph... |
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Tuberculosis: An Update
Provided by: NetCE
In a global perspective, the effect of TB on the health and economy of the world is staggering. It has been estimated that 2 billion people worldwide have active TB. This represents one-third of the world's population. In 2008, 9.4 million people around the world became sick with tuberculosis, and 1.8 million died of TB-related illnesses. The retur... |
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Using Clinicopathologic Markers in Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: A Pathologist’s Perspective
Provided by: ASiM
OVERVIEW
In the United States, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in both men and women, with more than 50% of patients presenting with locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic disease. Approximately 33% of patients with non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with advanced-stage disease while most patients with earl... |
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Improving Patient Outcomes: A Guidelines-based Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Provided by: Primary Issues
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to
1. Implement evidence-based recommendations for the accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on established clinical guidelines
2. Develop treatment plans that incorporat... |
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Stimulation Disorders of the Diaphragm
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Define a classification system for stimulation disorders involving the diaphragm.
2. Elucidate the underlying mechanisms for these disorders.
3. Develop an approach to the diagnosis of diaphragm stimulation disorders.
4. Describe the different therapeutic modalities and their limitations.
5. Review the results of... |
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e-CysticFibrosis Review - Volume 3
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Course Description
eCysticFibrosis Review is a free bi-monthly CME/CNE/CEU certified electronic newsletter designed specifically for pulmonologists, pediatric pulmonologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, respiratory therapists, dieticians, nutritionists, nurses, nurse practitioners and physical the... |
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Pulmonology
Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
* Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems
* Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively
* Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice
* Increase proficiency an... |
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Outcomes Obtained With Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Describe the pulmonary rehabilitation process.
2. Understand the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in the integrated health-care model.
3. Describe the essential outcomes of pulmonary rehabilitation.
4. Understand the potential role of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD exacerbations.
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Optimizing the Appropriate Use of Pharmacologic Stress Agents in Cardiovascular Imaging Based on Patient Profiles
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians involved in or with an interest in utilizing single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI or MPI).
Statement of Need/Program Overview
In order to accurately diagnose and/or characterize CAD in patients via SPECT MPI... |
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Clinical Challenges in the Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Provided by: Harvard Medical School
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) encompasses a spectrum of disorders with distinct pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic implications. Patients with acute PE who present with normal systemic arterial pressures and no evidence of right ventricular dysfunction have an excellent prognosis when treated with standard anticoagulation alone. Normoten... |
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Bronchitis in Children and Adults
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Two main types of bronchitis exist: acute and chronic.
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity the participant will be able to: 1.) Review ... |
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eNeonatal Review 2010/11
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
What is eNeonatal Review?
A concise review of the relevant journal literature, with access to available abstracts and full text articles
Authored and peer-reviewed by an expert panel of NICU healthcare professionals
6 bi-monthly issues and 6 podcasts (clinical practice case-study scenarios)
Delivered directly to your email box
Provided comple... |
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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 exacerbation of IPF.
4. Discuss the pathobiology of an acute exacerbat... |
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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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Comprehensive Perspectives on Maintenance Therapy in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, pathologists, and pulmonary specialists involved in the treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). There are no prerequisites.
Purpose
The goal of this activity is... |
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Steroid Resistance in Pulmonary Diseases
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Appreciate the heterogeneity of clinical response to corticosteroids.
2. Describe the immunopathology of corticosteroid resistance.
3. Consider mechanisms underlying corticosteroid action and resistance.
4. Examine the factors that contribute to corticosteroid resistance.
5. Review the management of corticosteroi... |
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Optimizing Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Using Histological, Immunohistochemical, and Genetic Markers: A Pathologist’s Perspective
Provided by: ASiM
Overview
In the United States, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in both men and women, with more than 50% of patients presenting with locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic disease. Approximately 33% of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with advanced-stage disease while most patients with earl... |
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Unlimited Nursing CEs + State Mandated Courses
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Features:
Quality Nursing Continuing Education At Affordable Price - Only $69.99.
1 Year Unlimited Access To All Approved State Mandated + Nursing CE Courses.
Board of Nursing Approved Online Courses - Accepted In Most States.
100% Online Approved Training & Test - Available 24/7.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
No Softw... |
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A Comprehensive Nursing Approach In Management of COPD
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Summarize chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma and bronchiectasis.
Define the normal control of ventilation in order to identify abnormal pathologies like hypoxic drive and CO2 narcosis.
Differentiate auscultation of adventitious and vesicular breath sounds.
Define normal ventilation / pe... |
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Viral Pneumonia
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Understand the significance of viral etiology in community-acquired pneumonia.
2. Identify the common and recently found pathogens in viral pneumonia.
3. Identify the clinical features and radiographic findings in viral pneumonia.
4. Understand differences in available diagnostic tests and their limitations.
5. U... |
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VISICU Critical Care Review -February 2010
Provided by: American Board of Quality Assurance And Utilization Review Physicians
Course Description & Objectives
* Review the issue of H1N1 influenza of severity requiring hospitalization
* Review the issue of the subset of hospitalized H1N1 influenza patients requiring ICU care.
* Review the characteristics of H1N1 patients requiring ICU care
* Review the care administered to H1N1 patients admitted to... |
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COPD
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 12 million people in the United States have COPD. COPD can cause a variety of symptoms, including: chronic or persistent cough, Increased mucus, shortness of breath especially during physical activity, wheezing, and a tight feeling in the chest.
Objectives
Upon completi... |
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Nosocomial Pneumonia
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be more serious, because a patient's defense mechanisms against infection are often impaired during a hospital stay. In addition, the types of germs present in a hospital are often more dangerous than those encountered in the community.
Objectives
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COPD in the Primary Care Setting: Comprehensive Strategies for Diagnosis and Management
Provided by: Primary Issues
Program Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 10% of people 40 years old and older and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2007, twelve million people were diagnosed with COPD. However, it is believed an additional 12 million people have COPD, but remain undiagnosed, and there were no... |
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The Unexpandable Lung
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Describe the causes of and the approach to the diagnosis of an unexpandable lung.
2. Discuss the concepts of trapped lung and lung entrapment and why these terms are not synonymous.
3. Describe the clinical benefits of performing pleural manometry during therapeutic thoracentesis in regard to patient safety and diagnosis... |
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