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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. Hypoxemia often leads to hypoxia, which is a decrease of oxygen to the tissues of t... |
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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 control
* Describe advantages of obtaining glucose control in a shorter ti... |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Discuss the pathophysiology, relevant anatomy, and causes of carpal tunnel syndrome.
2. Describe the typical clinical presentation of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, including symptoms and common physical examination findings.
3. Conduct an appropriate history and... |
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Immunophenotypic Variations in Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the typical immunophenotype of mantle cell lymphoma.
* recognize immunophenotypic variations of mantle cell lymphoma.
* discuss the importance of evaluating cyclin D1 or CCND1/IgH translocation in the proper morphologic context to rule out mantle cell lymphoma, particularly... |
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Children, Adolescents, and the Media
Provided by: Vindico Medical Education
Edward R. Murrow once commented on television [the new media], "This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and even it can inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends." How true these words ring even more today with regards to the barrage of media surrounding our children. The current gene... |
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Advanced Assessment and Management Skills for Spasticity, Dystonia, and Related Motor Disorders
Provided by: American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
The purpose of this course is to provide updates on the assessment and treatment of motor disorders commonly seen in physiatric practice, including spasticity, dystonia, and other related conditions. Emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of managing these conditions instead of the theoretical.
This activity includes adapted sessions f... |
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California : Ethics, Law, Professional Responsibility & Jurisprudence for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss ethical and legal concepts important to the profession of physical therapy.
Articulate the basis and sources of law in the United States.
Distinguish between civil and criminal law as they apply to physical therapy.
Review the rules and regulations of the Georgia Physical Therapy Prac... |
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Sonographic Evaluation of Ectopic Pregnancies
Provided by: Institute for Advanced Medical Education
Course: Sonographic Evaluation of Ectopic Pregnancies
Target Audience: Physicians, sonographers and others who perform and/or interpret OB ultrasound.
Objectives
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:
* Identify the risk factors associated with an ectopic gestation.
* Summarize the medical and surgical man... |
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MRI of the Knee Anatomy -A Comprehensive Overview, Part I
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The ProScan Imaging Education Foundation's all-new Professional MRI Series provides a comprehensive educational program that encompasses a broad survey of up-to-date radiological knowledge in the neurological and musculoskeletal realms. Lectures address in-depth discussions of neuroradiology of the brain, spine, head and neck, and pediatric imaging... |
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Webinar 1: Identifying Patients at High Risk for Fractures
Provided by: Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, the learners will be able to:
1. Identify common risk factors for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture in men and women
2. Describe benefits and limitations of FRAX and other fracture risk assessment tools
3. Appropriately evaluate secondary causes of osteoporosis
4. Ass... |
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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, and both formal and informal discussion sessions with faculty. It is anticip... |
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MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA, PLEOMORPHIC VARIANT, INVOLVING THE BONE MARROW. Check Sample Hematology 1003-CME/CMLE
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the typical patient with mantle cell lymphoma.
* describe the standard immunophenotype of mantle cell lymphoma.
* identify the aggressive variants of mantle cell lymphoma.
* discuss the prognostic implication of mantle cell lymphoma, blastoid and pleomorphic variants.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Humeral Capitellum
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the humeral capitellum, including incidence and classification of such lesions.
2. Explain the difference between Panner's disease and humeral capitellum OCD.
3. Recognize typical signs/sympt... |
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Pacemaker and Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator Lead Extraction: A Safe and Effective Surgical Approach
Provided by: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
**After reading this article, the learner should be able to:**
* compare various techniques of lead extraction for effectiveness and complications
* appreciate the differences in results between the eras before and after the availability of laser sheath extraction
* recall preimplant risk factors for infection
* understand which bacterial organ... |
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To graft or not to graft? Do coronary artery characteristics influence early outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery? Analysis of coronary anastomoses of 5171 patients
Provided by: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
After reading this article, the learner should be able to:
* Understand the impact that small coronary arteries have on outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting.
* Understand differences of coronary arteries between men and women and the impact they might have on differential outcomes between genders after coronary artery bypass grafting... |
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Thyroid Dysfunction
Provided by: NetCE
One in every six Americans, or more than 30 million people in the United States, have some type of thyroid dysfunction, more than the number of Americans with diabetes and cancer combined [12; 42]. Internationally, the incidence is even greater. In this course, the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland will be outlined. The types of thyroid d... |
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Evidence-Based Clinician Education for Diagnosing and Treating Fibromyalgia (a Performance Improvement Program)
Provided by: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)
Your patients are counting on you as their frontline provider to pick up conditions like fibromyalgia that can go undiagnosed for years and have a severe impact on quality of life. Participate in ARHP’s new performance improvement (PI) program to identify and implement improvements in your practice that will hasten treatment for patients with fib... |
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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 effect of IV ibuprofen compared to placebo on reduction of fever defined as... |
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Diagnostic Error in Radiology: Reducing the Risk
Provided by: Medical Interactive Community
Diagnostic error is becoming a new focus in Patient Safety. This is especially relevant to radiologists because diagnostic error accounts for over half the medical malpractice claims in radiology. This mixed-media Internet activity will examine the sources of diagnostic error and what can be done to reduce error and claims. The sources include 2... |
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Transport Methods for the Critically Ill Patient
Provided by: NetCE
Healthcare professionals are an integral part of the transport system, stabilizing patients prior to transport, providing care in transport and ensuring the safety of the patient throughout the transport process. This course will provide information on the types of transport available, transport physiology (those stressors that impact the patient i... |
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SET 4-Volume Liver MRI Series
Provided by: PROSCAN Imaging Education Foundation
The Master's Series features Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz's most advanced lectures on diagnostic imaging to date. These intense and detailed presentations will focus on the topics of orthopaedic, neurologic, and body imaging. Each title in the series will examine subjects such as subtle interpretative techniques, anatomic detail, mastery of key technica... |
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AAOS/ASSH Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Upper Extremity
Provided by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
After completing this CME module, participants will be able to
1. Differentiate among different management options for select compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity.
2. Evaluate the impact of controversies surrounding carpal tunnel syndrome and surgical release on patient care.
3. Apply AAOS Clinical Guidelines on the Treatme... |
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Immunizations: Best Business Practices
Provided by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Childhood immunizations are the most effective public health endeavor undertaken by society. Pediatricians are the major resource for both public education and the effective administration of vaccine programs. The complexity, cost, and tracking requirements are substantial and are not unique to any clinical setting. The acquisition, storage, admini... |
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CPD 101
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
1. Define Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
2. Describe the need to improve how pharmacists approach their continuing education and
lifelong learning
3. List and describe the components of CPD
4. Apply knowledge to a personal CPD example
5. Compare and contrast the traditional CE model with a CPD model... |
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The Effect of Renal Dysfunction on BNP, NT-proBNP, and Their Ratio
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the pathophysiologic association between heart failure and renal dysfunction..
* predict the effect of worsening stage of renal disease on B-natriuretic peptide (BNP), N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP), and their ratio.
* discriminate among demographic variables and their effec... |
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Dental Care for Special Needs Patients
Provided by: NetCE
The ability to maintain optimal oral health requires daily attention to oral hygiene and regular dental evaluations. The oral environment has a complex composition of microbial organisms and any alteration in this environment, from systemic illness, treatments, or poor oral hygiene, can result in short-and long-term oral effects. Even patients with... |
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MS from the Nurse's Perspective: More than Symptom Management
Provided by: ProCE
Upon completion of this activity, nurses will be able to:
* Describe the current guidelines used to establish a diagnosis of MS
* Outline the nurse's role in managing the various symptoms associated with MS
* Explain the importance of early treatment with disease-modifying therapies
* Identify non-medical strategies that complement treatment o... |
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Low Back Pain: Clinical Diagnosis, Imaging and Interventional Techniques (SAM)
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 Webcast includes 3 lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours.
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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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Improving Quality of Care and Patient Outcomes in Breast, Colorectal and Lung Cancer
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Description:
Physicians and pharmacists can utilize this CME activity in a teach-the-teacher format, with a goal to educate physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and pharmacists within their organizations on methods to improve quality of care and patient outcomes in breast cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer.... |
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