Think about the complete chaos of trauma resuscitation, when you receive a victim of trauma in the emergency ward. The patient is totally unknown to the medical staff, their name, their medical history, the comorbidities, creating a very chaotic situation. This training program helps guide you through such situations. By the end of th

This program is about minimally invasive, tailored diagnosis and therapy for prostate disease management. The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. Further, about 1 man in 7 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime an

Capnography has the unique ability to aid clinicians in assessing both ventilation and blood flow. This program reviews the physiology that allows exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) to monitor ventilation and perfusion. The technology required for measuring exhaled CO2 is presented in order to allow attendees to identify which devices are be

Across the United States, blood and tissue recipients and their families have powerful stories of life-changing experiences. What technical and organizational efforts are needed to match a prospective recipient with donations? The presenters in this program help answer this question. By the end of this program, the participant will be

Heart failure is a major problem in the United States (U.S.), especially for older adults since heart failure is a problem of aging. This program reviews current evidence-based guideline expectations regarding routine heart failure assessment and drug and device management and evaluation. The program also discusses self-management of h

For the critically ill or injured, mechanical ventilation is often used as a life-supporting and a life-saving measure. However, despite all of the benefits of this therapy, there are risks and potential complications for the patients. A thorough knowledge of the principles of mechanical ventilation is essential in providing safe and e

Clinicians have been searching for ways to maintain the essential functions of circulation, gas exchange, and metabolism for critically ill patients since Hippocrates. The increased understanding of tissue consumption of oxygen, as well as carbon dioxide production, have provided the basis for a significant amount of critical care rese

Lab tests are done frequently to help with diagnosis, assessment, and management of patients. Lab reports often indicate high or low values, and understanding the meaning of the values and implications related to the patient’s condition, history, and other factors is necessary to provide optimum care. As nurses, it is essential t

Pleural drainage systems are used to drain fluid, blood, or air from the pleural cavity and to reestablish a negative pressure that facilitates expansion of the lungs. Care of these devices can be complex. The presenter for this program is Terri Campana, Critical Care Nurse specialist at Underwood-Memorial Hospital In Woodbury, New Jer

Nurses play a critical role in the prevention and control of infectious diseases. This course provides a review of the types of infections and ways to reduce the risk of infection. Isolation terminology, types of isolation, and nursing care considerations are discussed. The Joint Commission presents information about their National Pat