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Objectives 1. Review major categories of respiratory medications, summarizing mechanisms of action and clinically significant adverse effects. 2. Delineate select toxicities associated within each class of respiratory medication. 3. Highlight select drug interactions associated with each class of respiratory medications. 4. Recognize trends of abuse and related adverse effects for certain respiratory medications, such as dextromethorphan and clenbuterol. 5. Review the pot...

This is the season for colds and other respiratory tract infections, including croup and infection of the ears, sinuses, and throat. Being up to date on these viruses is critical to appropriate diagnosis and preventive measures.

Cervical Auscultation has become recognized as a useful tool in dysphagia evaluation and treatment. This course outlines the basic principles of both chest and cervical auscultation for practicing Dysphagia Therapists who would like to add this technique to his/her cache of clinical tools. A brief literature review is followed by instruction in cervical auscultation with interpretation and documentation of swallow acoustics. This intermediate-level course includes easy-to-read background, r...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Recognize clinical signs associated with different causes of respiratory distress in cats. 2. Understand the pathophysiology and diagnosis of respiratory diseases in cats. 3. Devise a plan of action for acute empirical treatment of cats with respiratory distress.

Every hospital that received Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement should be aware that CMS amended several important sections to the hospital conditions of participation (CoP) manual including clarifications to the section on nursing requirements related to blood transfusions, IVs, and intravenous medication.Training requirements for nurses and other personnel who administer blood transfusions and intravenous medications will be discussed. Also reviewed will be the changes relating to immediat...

The purpose of this self-learning packet is to educate patient care providers on the function and care of the respiratory system in the adult patient.

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 completely without charge or prerequisites Topics of interest include: Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Bubble CPAP Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)...

With an emphasis on diagnosis, this activity will provide a review of the clinical signs and symptoms and the pathogens involved in viral respiratory infections. Viral diagnostic test methodologies will be compared and workflow issues will be discussed. Diagnostic test implementation and interpretation will be reviewed as well as the potential clinical outcome benefits. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: - Review epidemiology of respiratory viral pathogens ...

Food allergy affects nearly 4% to 5% of children and approximately 3% to 4% of adults in the United States, and the prevalence has been increasing since 1997. The number of deaths associated with food allergy remains relatively low, but some reactions can be life-threatening, making it necessary to ensure that individuals with food allergy and their families understand the potential severity of the allergy. This course provides an overview of food allergy, beginning with a definition of food a...

Marciarose Winston, MSN, CPNP, AE-C is a pediatric nurse practitioner and asthma educator with The Asthma Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Boston University in Boston Massachusetts and her Master's degree as a Pediatric Primary Nurse Practitioner. Ms. Winston is a member of the Association of Asthma Educators and has served as a faculty member in the recertification program. Peter P. Pace, MD, is a physician in the Pulmonary M...

The purpose of this scientific conference is to identify and discuss the latest knowledge and important issues on the health effects of isocyanates, including current best evidence about exposure monitoring, environmental controls and clinical management. Conference Themes - Call for Papers • Worker and consumer protection issues • Environmental exposure/monitoring • Occupational health surveillance/management • Toxicity testing/animal models/biomarkers • Respiratory epidem...

The purpose of this self-learning packet is to educate critical care registered nurses on the principles and practice of invasive mechanical ventilation for adult patients.

This is a bundled collection of courses addressing pharmacotherapy for the following topics: Basic Concepts in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Introduction to Geriatric Syndromes Patient Assessment and Evaluation Therapeutic Care Planning Medication Therapy Problems Cardiovascular Disorders Dermatological Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Hematologic Disorders Infectious Diseases Musculoskeletal Disorders Neurological Disorders Nutrition, Hydration, Elect...

Description: Avoiding Medication Errors with Insulin Therapy is a knowledge-based program for pharmacists and nurses. The activity will explore the history of errors associated with insulin therapy and review the frequency with which they occur. Participants will learn how medication errors are generally multifactorial in nature and how medication systems contribute to these errors. Specific examples of actual medication errors will be provided to show when and how errors may occur. This acti...

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * list the pathologic changes in the respiratory tract associated with fatal H1N1 influenza virus infection. * describe hematopathologic findings in fatal H1N1 influenza virus infection. * compare the utility of laboratory assays commonly used to detect and characterize influenza virus infection. * define basic features of pandemic influenza viruses.

The purpose of this self learning packet is to educate nursing staff regarding patient safety issues and to satisfy the continuing education requirements of Orlando Health employees. This packet meets the continuing education requirement for patient safety / prevention of medical errors for Florida nursing, respiratory, and clinical laboratory personnel licensure.

The state of today’s health care environment makes it critical for physical therapists to be well-versed in determining when referral to a physician is necessary. Physical therapists must also be able to identify signs and symptoms of systemic disease that can mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction. Screening for systemic disease is now part of the physical therapy evaluation leading to a physical therapy diagnosis. Evidence-based clinical decision making consistent with the pati...

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions affecting children, adolescents, and adults, and the number of individuals affected continues to grow each year. Diagnosis may be complex, especially in certain populations, but it is a vital key to providing the effective treatment and management of the disorder. This course reviews the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and management, and prevention strategies associated with asthma,allowing healthc...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Describe the nature of buffers and list the most important buffers in the body. 2. Explain the clinical utility of the Henderson Hasselbach equation. 3. Describe the body's compensatory response to metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis and explain how these responses are fundamentally different. 4. Explain the role of the lungs and kidneys in maintaining normal acid base balance

Description: While oral-motor treatment approaches for neurologically impaired children have focused on severe feeding dysfunction, clinical work with children who have sensory processing/developmental dysfunction has revealed a strong association between subtle oral-motor and respiratory dysfunction and many sensory integrative and sensorimotor problems.A theoretical framework for understanding how and why many aspects of development are significantly influenced by oral functions will be pre...

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 Practice Act. Interpret the American Physical Therapy Association's Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct of Physical Therapists. Explain ...

At the end of the program, participants should be able to: • Describe the rational for the use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) • Identify the basic “anatomy” of the ECLS circuit and the team needed to support an ECLS program • Differentiate the risk and benefits of ECLS, and better identify which patients may benefit from ECLS • Explain current diagnostic and treatment strategies for infection in the ICU • Discuss the state-of-the-art in recognition and treatment of ...

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 completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Review the stepwise approach to COPD management based on stage. 2.) Review pha...

This 42-hour program is approved by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) as an introductory course in hyperbaric medicine. The course is appropriate for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and technicians. The curriculum includes classroom instruction and practical exercises. Participant will see both monoplace and multiplace facilities. It is offered monthly at the Nix Medical Center in downt...

Cardiovascular disease is a disease process that affects the heart and/or vasculature. This course, intended for intermediate learners, provides a review of cardiovascular disease, including structures and organs affected, the signs and symptoms associated with disease processes, and how these symptoms may affect mobility, quality of life and participation in therapy. It includes a review of medications used for treatment, associated side effects and precautions that may impact therapy, and st...

Robert Bettiker, MD, is associate professor of medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Here, he discusses the pathophysiology, epidemiology, causes and treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP)... and describes the use of the Pneumonia Severity Index Rule in management of CAP. Gregory Mayro, MD, is a second year infectious diseases fellow at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA where he also completed his training in Internal Medici...

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 current knowledge concerning RRT modalities, dose, timing, and anticoagulation strategies. 5. Describe the impact of RRT on prescribing practices in the ICU. 6. List the complications of RRT.

CMS has had so many changes in 2011 with many revisions planned also for the future. This program will cover all of the changes and proposed changes to the hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) to assist facilities to stay in compliance with the influx of all the new regulations. This is a great in-service program for staff to update and clarify changes covering such areas as anesthesia, visitation, advance directives, patient rights, IV medication, pharmacy, blood and blood products, te...

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