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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 exacerbation of IPF. 5. Discuss the management and outcome of patients with an acute exacerbation of IPF.

Objectives 1. Describe the common etiologies of acute liver failure. 2. Identify the three major complications that lead to mortality in acute liver failure. 3. Review different strategies for treating patients with cerebral edema. 4. Understand the common organs involved with development of multiorgan dysfunction. 5. Describe common pathogens implicated in sepsis related to acute liver failure.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify the three phases in the healing of skin wounds. List at least five things that hinder wound healing. Summarize the steps in caring for an acute wound. Describe the proper way to cleanse a wound. Discuss the various ways to close an acute wound. Explain the signs and symptoms of an infected wound. Review the principles underlying the care of chronic wounds. Advise a patient by phone whether medical care is needed for an acute...

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. Normotensive patients with acute PE and evidence of right ventricular dysfunction are categorized as having submassive PE and comprise a population at incre...

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. When you finish this course, you will be able to: *Distinguish among the main classifications of stroke. *Explain the major risk factors for stroke and its pat...

**Objectives:** * Summarize the most recent significant primary care medicine-related studies * Discuss up-to-date information on all aspects of primary care, including new drugs, techniques, equipment, trials, studies, books, teaching aids, and other information pertinent to primary care * Evaluate the credibility of published data and recommendations * Describe the pros and cons of new testing procedures

Providing enteral nutrition to patients with severe acute pancreatitis presents a multitude of issues. In order to successfully do so, gastroenterologists must recognize the risks involved in using nutrition therapy for these patients. Individuals who complete this module successfully will: * Appreciate the impact of enteral feeding and maintenance of gut integrity on clinical outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis. * Learn how to identify those patients with severe pancreatitis who...

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

After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand morbidity implications of postoperative acute kidney injury in the cardiac surgical setting * become aware of current prevalence estimates for acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery * recognize that both an episode of and duration of acute kidney injury have mortality implications beyond immediate hospitalization * review current classification methods/definitions for perioperative renal injury

After completing Pain Management in the Adult: Acute and Chronic Pain, participants should be able to: 1. Differentiate between acute and chronic pain in the adult and cite examples of each. 2. Identify and describe interventions for acute pain. 3. Describe the benefits of pain interventions. 4. Describe causes of low back pain. 5. Identify causes of acute low back pain. 6. Describe types of diagnoses and treatments available for the client with this type of pain. 7. Identify causes o...

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * describe the clinical significance of nucleophosmin (NPM1) mutation in acute myeloid leukemia. * explain how immunohistochemistry can be used as a surrogate for detection of NPM1 mutation in acute myeloid leukemia. * list various laboratory methods for detection of NPM1 mutational status.

Although physicians are responsible for directing and prescribing care for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), nurses play a vital role in promoting adherence to practice guidelines. This course begins with an overview of the scope of the problem and its economic impact on health care in the United States. An overview of the pathophysiology of ACS and its underlying disease process, coronary artery disease (CAD), will be presented to provide background for understanding specific pract...

After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * understand that patients who undergo cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery during the same hospitalization are at higher risk for acute kidney injury * recognize that postoperative acute kidney injury places patients at increased long-term mortality risk * become aware that discharge and readmission for nonurgent surgery should be considered as a measure to reduce risk of postoperative acute kidney injury

After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Assess the likelihood of acute aortic dissection from patient history, physical exam, and chest radiograph. * Choose an appropriate confirmatory imaging study. * Discuss the utility of D-dimer in the diagnosis.

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and nurses will be able to: * Describe quality improvement models for PCA and the role of nursing and pharmacy in these models * Discuss pain management in the acute care and ambulatory environment * Integrate the management of risks associated with PCA use and adequacy of analgesia * Identify the features of PCA technology that impact nursing workflow and methods for reducing errors

After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * recall the 30-day mortality for patients undergoing VAD support for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction * understand the frequency of hemodynamic recovery and VAD weaning after support for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction * remember the intermediate-term survival for patients weaned from VAD support for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction * recognize predictors of p...

The purpose of this course is to present an up-to-date discussion of acute treatments available for stroke. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Differentiate between treatments for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes * Discuss thrombolytic drug treatment, including a patient's eligibility for and the administration of rtPA * Summarize the principles of the medical management of intracranial and subarachnoid hemorrhage

Are you a provider or staff member from an acute care facility? Are you interested in learning more about how EMR helps providers achieve meaningful use to secure CMS EHR Incentive Program reimbursement? If so, register for this iQast. Learn how to select, implement and utilize EMR to support the journey through meaningful use, improve patient safety and improve practice efficiencies to allow providers to do what they do best: care for patients. Attendees will also learn tips on planning a suc...

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) often presents clinically in an evolving and confounding manner, creating a risk-laden situation for both patient and physician. Missed or delayed diagnosis is the most common medical misadventure for primary care and emergency physicians. This Internet self-paced activity presents malpractice claims data and research findings that illuminate the sources of error in diagnosing AMI and suggest methods for reducing error.

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.

Alan B. Schwartz, MD, is professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine where he is also director of continuing medical education. Here, he discusses the diagnosis of acute renal failure associated with oliguria and nonoliguric conditions. He emphasizes the value of urinalysis and reviews the pathogenesis of acute tubular necrosis ... and comments on the benefits of ultrasound of the abdomen to demonstrate hydronephrosis and hydroureter. The lecture features a number of illustr...

After completing this couse participants should be able to: 1. List and describe types of diabetes. 2. Discuss risk factors and how to diagnose diabetes. 3. List the four cornerstones of diabetes treatment and their effect on blood glucose. 4. Identify and explain the different types of diabetes monitoring. 5. Identify acute and long-term complications. 6. Describe current research activities.

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 the diagnosis, etiology, and approach to therapies for acute bronchitis in adults and children. 2.) Discuss pertussis as an important etiology of br...

The purpose of this self-learning packet is to educate patient care providers on the function and care of the adult patient utilizing non-invasive ventilation.

This course is designed to introduce some of the post-acute cancer treatment issues that are of paramount importance in the survivorship phase of cancer care.

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * recognize characteristics of leukemia cells that express lymphoid markers simultaneously with myeloperoxidase. * * list the common cytogenetic abnormalities in leukemia cells with myeloperoxidase expression and lymphoid morphology.

Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to 1. Educate patients, using a Collaborative Care Model, to make appropriate therapeutic decisions that improve clinical outcomes 2. Identify key issues that impact accurate diagnosis of migraine 3. Recognize signs and symptoms of migraine to prevent its chronification OVERVIEW Migraine is a highly prevalent disease characterized by recurrent episodes of disabling headache, assoc...

At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Understand the options for acute fluid replacement in the horse. 2. Calculate the amount of fluid replacement required in given situations. 3. Determine the significance of fluid loss and monitor the efficacy of therapy.

The occurrence of hypoglycemia can be traumatic for the patient as well as the healthcare professional caring for them. Hypoglycemia is significantly problematic for people with diabetes. Approximately 30% of people with type 1 or insulin-treated type 2 diabetes have experienced acute incidences of hypoglycemia requiring medical treatment. Furthermore, the rate of mortality for critical hypoglycemic episodes is as high as 10% in some cases. Patients experience short-term effects and, in some c...

Almost all children experience at least one ear infection during childhood. The decision to treat an AOM with oral antibiotics or to embark on a wait and see approach is not always straightforward. Multiple variables (patient's age, degree of illness, family's access to care) impact the decision-making process. In patients who have repeated symptomatic ear infections (more than 3 in 6 months or 4 in a year), or persistence of middle ear fluid in the setting of speech delay or balance problem...