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This educational activity will describe the experiences and lessons learned with the implementation of intelligent infusion technology. The author, Jackie Estok, will discuss the importance of creating a safe IV administration environment for clinicians at the bedside, as well as physicians and patients. She will also describe how data collected with intelligent infusion technology is used in the improvement of safe bedside IV administration. After completing this activity, the participant ...

At the conclusion of Infusion/Hydration Lecture, attendees should understand: 1. Identify the hierarchy of injection, hydrations and infusions. 2. Identify the difference between an injection, hydration and infusion. 3. Identify what is the initial service. 4. Identify what documentation is required. 5. Identify Time, Time, Time, What do I mean?

After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. Identify the indications and contraindications for using a continuous interscalene brachial plexus block in a patient undergoing shoulder surgery. 2. Describe the general technique for performing an interscalene brachial plexus block, and identify the various methods used for perineural catheter insertion. 3. List the potential complications and adverse effects that may arise from interscalene anesthesia. 4. Di...

Description: Biologic Therapies IV: Webcast Series is a compilation of live presentations recorded at the Biologic Therapies Summit IV: Current and Emerging Indications. This webcast series continues a successful tradition of presenting innovative, quality presentations that provide evidence-based, practical knowledge to fulfill participants' educational objectives. An international faculty of experts who span a multitude of scientific disciplines will provide their insights on a variety of...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

PET/CT in Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning

After reading this article, the learner should be able to: * Understand the impact of previous neoadjuvant therapy on survival of stage III non-small cell lung cancer following pneumonectomy. * Identify the various predictors of survival after neoadjuvant therapy and pneumonectomy based on univariate and multivariate analysis from this study. * Identify advantages of chemoradiotherapy compared with chemotherapy alone as induction prior to pneumonectomy in locally advanced disease. ...

Learn how to realize the full benefits of higher powered Class IV Therapy Lasers! This combination lecture and interactive lab is a complete introduction to the use of a Class IV therapy lasers in small animal practice. Current and prospective users will learn how diode lasers operate and how Class IV laser light interacts with tissue to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing. Up-to-date treatment protocols for effective use will be explained. How Class IV therapy lasers impa...

This online home study CranioSacral course includes a description of CranioSacral therapy, benefits, indications, the history of CranioSacral therapy, the anatomy of the CranioSacral system, Aquacranial therapy, scientific research, and illustrations of the CranioSacral system. This cognitive course does not include technique protocols. Helpful practice building suggestions for marketing your CranioSacral services are included in the course notebook.

Primary care physicians manage many of the patients on long term anticoagulant therapy. They perform a difficult balancing act on a daily basis, weighing each patient’s risk of thromboembolism versus hemorrhage. The preponderance of current medical literature identifies under-utilization of anticoagulants as a major problem, and cites the burden of frequent blood work and fear of bleeding as the reason for under-utilization. The Joint Commission has made reducing the risk of patient injuries...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Discuss important ethical theories as they affect decision-making. Interpret the APTA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct of Physical Therapists. Explain the APTA Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant and Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Discuss legal standards of behavior of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Apply ethical and legal standards to the pra...

Controversy regarding the appropriate dose and duration of adjuvant interferon (IFN) therapy for patients with high-risk melanoma persists due to conflicting results of clinical trials. This monograph will review recent data addressing the dose and duration of IFN therapy in the management of melanoma. Research recently presented on the efficacy and safety of pegylated interferon in the treatment of melanoma will also be discussed. Case studies will illustrate the incorporation of interferon t...

Objectives: - Understand the target contouring and treatment planning methods used in this study of IMRT versus 3DCRT for post-prostatectomy radiation therapy. - Identify the dosimetric differences between IMRT versus 3-D conformal RT for post-prostatectomy radiation therapy.

Objectives: - To understand the comparative acute morbidity of three different types of radiation therapy used in localized prostate cancer. - To understand the comparative late morbidity of three different types of radiation therapy used in localized prostate cancer. - To recognize the anatomy and location of urethral strictures after radiation therapy and the details of planning that may reduce their incidence.

Screening problems in the shoulder for systemic disease is the focus of this course, which is the final segment (Part 10) of the series: Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy. The overall course series will introduce students and clinicians to the role that health screenings and review of systems (ROS ~ see Part 5 for detailed explanation of ROS in the screening process) play in the clinical decision making that leads to a physical therapy diagnosis. Physical therapists must be able...

Learning Objectives: * Incorporate the use of radiotherapy, when appropriate, as treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. * Asses systemic therapy options for patients with advanced and metastatic disease. * Enhance awareness of novel targets and emerging therapies which may be appropriate as front-line therapy options. * Apply knowledge learned to enhance care of patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Treatment for head and neck cancer often involves one of the following types of external-beam radiation: two-dimensional radiation therapy (2DRT), three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy, or proton beam therapy. In recent years, the techniques for external-beam radiation therapy have evolved with the intended purpose of delivering more radiation to the tumor while sparing normal tissues and adjacent vulnerable organs. Throughout the United S...

Evidence-based clinical decision-making consistent with the patient/client management model will be the foundation upon which a physical therapy differential diagnosis is made. The physical therapy diagnosis begins with a screening component. In turn, screening for systemic disease begins with a well-developed client history and interview. The foundation for these skills is presented in this course. A large part of the screening process is identifying red flag histories and red flag signs a...

Program Overview: Medical professionals who treat patients with leukemia need to be aware of new data showing improved outcomes for older individuals with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) who receive less intensive therapy; assess options for less intensive therapy and how it can be integrated into practice for older individuals; and discuss new treatment options on the horizon. Presentation and case discussion by a leader in leukemia treatment addressing. - Intensive therapy in older in...

In this activity, an expert in renal cell cancer addresses three key questions related to optimal first-line therapy for metastatic renal cancer, a patient with poor prognosis renal cell cancer who has progressed despite treatment, and the potential role of targeted therapy in neoadjuvant management of renal cell cancer. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: * Critically evaluate the current evidence as well as specific patient- and disease-related factor...

Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Identify the information necessary for determining whether a patient should start HIV treatment. 2. List components of an antiretroviral regimen for the treatment of HIV. 3. Design a monitoring plan for a patient starting antiretroviral treatment. 4. State reasons to change a patient's HIV therapy. 5. Explain considerations in treating HIV + patients with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, pregnanc...

Low levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events. Statins have been shown to increase HDL, and have resulted in a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in clinical trials. The effects of individual statins vary, and their overall impact must be considered when selecting an agent. Not all patients experience a sufficient elevation of HDL on statin therapy, and may require supplemental therapy.

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...

The purpose of this self learning packet is to educate critical care registered nurses regarding the basic principles of continuous renal replacement therapy and to satisfy the continuing education requirements of Orlando Regional Healthcare employees.

1. Discuss the role of radiation therapy for advanced stage endometrial cancer in order to differentiate between patients who should receive only radiation therapy and patients requiring surgery and/or chemotherapy in addition to radiation. 2. Evaluate the role of surgery for stage IV and recurrent endometrial cancer in order to select patients most likely to benefit from cytoreductive surgery. 3. Evaluate the role of chemotherapy, particularly in conjunction with radiotherapy, in a...

Providing therapy services under Medicare A in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is a greatly rewarding experience. However, many therapists and assistants are challenged and intimidated by the numerous rules and regulations that govern the provision of these services. This module is designed to provide a bird’s eye overview of the UPDATED regulations, effective October 1, 2011 that govern the provision of therapy services and provide insight into how the overall payment system works under th...

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