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...

Allergic conjunctivitis can be a challenging condition to treat, given the different etiologies and types: acute allergic conjunctivitis, (AAC) seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC) and perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC). Leading clinicians will review steps to avoid allergic reactions, compare the available medications, and discuss emerging agents, such as alcaftadine, that may help improve outcomes for patients.

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Define drug allergy in relation to adverse drug reactions. 2. Discuss the incidence and risk factors of drug allergies in the general population. 3. Evaluate cross-reactivity between agents to provide alternative recommendations to patients. 4. Describe common drug allergies and the appropriate treatment options. 5. Explain the role of the pharmacist in the management of drug allergies.

Janet M. Beausoleil, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and attending physician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Here, she provides a definition of anaphylaxis, its mechanisms, and differential diagnosis, and describes its connection to food allergies. Dr. Beausoleil wishes to disclosure that she has appeared as a speaker for GlaxoSmithKline and Merck. Dr. McGintee has no relationships with commercial interests related...

Study the list of requirements for successful venipuncture. Everything you need to know about venipuncture and pharmacology for contrast media procedures. The techniques for administration, pharmacology of dose units, documentation and charting, and the response to allergic reactions when performing a venipuncture are covered. This is a good study guide.

This activity, based on AAAAI teaching slides, reviews the latest information on the mechanisms by which allergic immunotherapy works. The impact on allergic immunotherapy on healthcare costs is also examined.

Learning Objectives After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to • Implement guideline-based strategies for the accurate diagnosis of anaphylaxis, including identification of patient-specific risk factors • Identify patients who are appropriate candidates for an epinephrine auto-injector and develop emergency action plans to prepare patients for self-management in the event of an emergency OVERVIEW Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially l...

Program Overview Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that results in an estimated 30,000 emergency department visits annually. Although clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis exist, several studies suggest that anaphylaxis is often underdiagnosed. Primary care clinicians play an important role in the diagnosis of anaphylaxis, as they have long-term access to patients who may be at risk for anaphylaxis. Although injectable epinep...

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * identify indications for emergency-release RBC transfusion. * identify the risks of emergency-release RBC transfusion. * recognize and diagnose hemolytic transfusion reactions.

**After completion of this course the participant should be able to:** * List seven signs and symptoms of a latex reaction. * Describe factors contributing to the emotional impact a latex allergy has on the patient and family. * List four common household items that contain latex. * Discuss safety measures latex sensitive patients should use * Teach patients when to call the doctor regarding latex reactions and about medications used to treat these reactions. * List the 3 most common cro...

Medication errors in hospital settings have been associated with high rates of adverse drug reactions and even death. Technological advances, such as barcode scanners, can help prevent medication errors, having been shown to reduce the medication error rate in an ICU setting by 56%. This educational program will review the root problem of medication errors and the potential impact of barcode scanning in improving patient outcomes. **Upon completion of this activity, nurses and pharmacists w...

Conjunctivitis is a common condition in pediatric patients. In this monograph, experts will explain how to differentiate among bacterial, viral, and allergic conjunctivitis. The benefit of treating bacterial conjunctivitis even though it is a self-limiting disease will be explained. Available treatments for bacterial conjunctivitis will be reviewed, along with their resistance patterns. Case studies will exemplify the implementation of theory into practice.

This online home study Headache and Allergy Relief Massage CE course is designed to increase your knowledge regarding massage for headaches and allergies. Information provided in this course includes a list of headache and allergy relief modalities; a brief history of massage; illustrations of the muscles of the face, head and face, the bones of the head and the lymphatic system for the face and head; and general information regarding headaches & allergies. This cognitive course does not inclu...

Clinical characteristics of asthma and related airway inflammation, plus the host and environmental factors that contribute to asthma, as well as medication management and the client education essential to optimal results. When you finish this course, you will be able to: *Discuss the incidence and prevalence of asthma in the United States. *Explain the assessment and diagnosis of asthma. *Summarize the differential diagnosis and comorbidities of asthma. *List the environmental factor...

Vaccinia is a live virus vaccine that was last routinely used in the United States in 1972. Since then, advances have been made in the safety of commonly used vaccines. Vaccinia's usual side effects are not expected in today's vaccines. In addition, the health profile of the population has changed, because there are more citizens with immune system problems. Therefore, this course will highlight the expected side effects, common reactions, and contraindications to the vaccine. Care of the vacc...

Program Goal: To provide an understanding of the challenges that may be encountered as part of the pain management cycle and discuss strategies to overcome these challenges.  Program Learning Objectives: In this application based program you will learn to: 1) Understand the importance of assessing, preventing and managing side effects of the therapies prescribed 2) Define the difference between allergic reaction, side effect, adverse reaction and tolerance in drug therapy...

Course Objectives 10.01 Pneumonia in the Elderly * State the prevalence and mortality associated with nosocomial pneumonia * Describe the pathogens responsible for both community acquired and nosocomial pneumonia * List risk factors for pneumonia in the elderly * Describe common signs and symptoms presented by patients with pneumonia * Cite lab tests and lab values that assist in the differential diagnosis of pneumonia * Describe pharmacologic treatment strat...

Are you at risk for exposure to hazardous drugs? Hazardous medications are capable of causing serious effects in healthcare workers, including local reactions, cancer, organ toxicity, fertility problems, genetic damage, and birth defects. Regulations and guidelines for handling hazardous drugs exist, but exposures still happen. It is important to know how contamination by hazardous drugs can occur and the most effective methods to avoid it. Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and ...

When you think of a leader, what comes to mind? A president? A CEO? No matter what your position or formal title is, you can be a leader. In this course, you’ll zoom in on a hospital that’s having some trouble with infection control. As you grapple with this case, you’ll learn that leadership isn’t a position of authority—it’s an action. You’ll learn how to persuade different types of people and build enough unity to move forward. Finally, you’ll learn how to measure your effec...

A professor of ophthalmology at the University of Philadelphia's School of Medicine provides the nonophthalmic community with the several causes of red eye, their clinical presentations, and the differential diagnosis, and management. The various manifestations of red eye are well illustrated and clearly help the physician in recognizing the different causes of this very common, but occasionally very serious condition. This lecture and the post-test is worth 1.5 credit hours. The author ...

Clinical411 is a dynamic, online educational platform that provides easy and immediate access to evidence-based answers from experts to current clinical questions you may be facing in your practice. Upon review of this Clinical411 answer, you should be able to educate patients and caregivers about how to avoid allergens, recognize allergic symptoms, and promptly treat anaphylaxis with epinephrine. Unlike lengthy traditional programs, Clinical411 has been created with your busy schedule...

Description: Reflex Integration has re-emerged as a “hot” therapeutic topic. This course is designed to bridge the gap between reflex oriented treatment and sensory integrative and occupational performance intervention. Observing components of dysfunction through a “reflex” lens can offer the clinician new insight which may expand therapeutic options. Participants will be guided to scaffold reflex assessment and treatment procedures into more typical occupational therapy practice. Lea...

Francis E. Marchlinski is a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of electrophysiology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He has written and lectured extensively on cardiac arrhythmias. Here, he discusses pharmacologic rhythm control in atrial fibrillation, strategies for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, pacing therapy in atrial fibrillation, and device and ablative therapy in cardiac arrhythmias. This lecture and the post-test is worth 2....

This online home study Lymphatic Massage for the Face and Neck course for massage therapists includes a description of lymphatic massage as a gentle, rhythmic massage technique designed to assist clients in maintaining good health by promoting the purification of the lymphatic system, reducing edema, promoting cellular detoxification, and strengthening the immune system. The course includes an overview of the lymphatic system; charts of the lymphatic system; a list of contraindications for man...

Knowledge regarding the care of children with acute and chronic medical conditions continues to grow rapidly. Personalized care of each individual patient requires subspecialized practitioners who focus on these patients and conditions working hand in hand with primary care providers. This course is designed to update pediatric practitioners on cutting edge care for these common, yet challenging, conditions, with a special emphasis on multidisciplinary team and personalized medicine. This ...

Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the various etiologies and pathogens for the more common lesions; distinguish the characteristics of commonly seen skin disorders and develop an appropriate differential that leads to the most probable diagnosis; apply a treatment plan and follow-up procedure that will enable the practicing physician to effectively treat many disorders. This activity is expected to result in improved competence in making appropriate diagnosis an...

The Spanish speaking population has grown tremendously over the past few decades and healthcare providers in many areas of the country are challenged to communicate with this expanding patient population.The goal of this conference is to teach basic, intermediate and advanced Medical Spanish language skills in the classroom and to implement the usage of these skills with native Spanish speakers in an immersion setting. At the conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to improv...

ADVANCES IN HIV THERAPY 1. Review and identify the mechansims of HIV infection and targets for pharmacotherapy. 2. Compare and contrast mechanisms of action of various antiretroviral agents. 3. Identify both clinical and laboratory values advocating the initiation of antiretroviral therapy. 4. Identify new agents in the fight against HIV and how they fit into the currently available agents. 5. Understand the antiviral effects associated with high active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)....

Advanced practice clinicians now have the ability to apply for prescriptive authority in all states*. With the advent of health reform and the spotlight on primary care, APCs will play a significant role in handling the increased number of patients accessing the health care system. It is essential to be up-to-date on the latest pharmaceuticals available for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including therapeutic effects, monitoring patient response, and managing side effects. Achievin...

Advanced practice clinicians now have the ability to apply for prescriptive authority in all states*. With the advent of health reform and the spotlight on primary care, APCs will play a significant role in handling the increased number of patients accessing the health care system. It is essential to be up-to-date on the latest pharmaceuticals available for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including therapeutic effects, monitoring patient response, and managing side effects. Achievin...