This section contains descriptions of the effects ECT has on brain physiology, new ?lower impact? techniques, such as vagal nerve stimulation, and magnetic seizure therapy. Included is a real-time dem
The roles of a Code Blue team are demonstrated in this program as staff go through a mock code scenario in an inpatient unit. Each member, including the team leader, bedside nurses, anesthesiologist,
This program demonstrates the resuscitation of an in-patient who suffers an unwitnessed pulseless arrest on an acute care floor. It begins when a nurse finds an unresponsive patient and describes her
The information in this program will provide the learner with a good working knowledge of the stimulant and non-stimulant medications currently used to treat adult and childhood AD/HD. Also included i
This program focuses on the various behavioral techniques in use or under investigation for the treatment of AD/HD. A comprehensive treatment program for the disorder is discussed. The value of counse
Symptom Management for the Patient with Lung Cancer will assist the nurse and other members of the cancer care team in providing meaningful guidance and care for patients with lung cancer.
Tumor Lysis Syndrome is a pattern of metabolic abnormalities that results from rapid cell breakdown. Proactive clinical intervention includes the prompt identification of patients at risk, the impleme
Malignant Pleural Effusions are the result of rather complex pathophysiologic changes within the pleura. The diagnosis of a pleural effusion requires a coordinated interplay of history taking, advance
Sepsis and DIC are two of the most common and complex, oncologic emergencies that nurses manage. A thorough discussion of the physiology of each emergency corresponds with an in depth review of the pe
Sepsis and DIC are two of the most common and complex, oncologic emergencies that nurses manage. A thorough discussion of the physiology of each emergency corresponds with an in depth review of the pe
Sepsis and DIC are two of the most common and complex, oncologic emergencies that nurses manage. A thorough discussion of the physiology of each emergency corresponds with an in depth review of the pe
This section focuses on the list of oncology conditions frequently treated with radiation therapy as a single modality or in combination with other cancer treatments.
A dramatization of a man who enters the hospital for a simple laproscopic cholecystectomy and develops signs and symptoms of peritonitis, which are ignored by the staff until it is too late.
An active, independent woman is admitted to the hospital for a near-syncopal episode. While there, she twice falls from her bed, breaks her hip, and has a stroke. The fact that she is never cared for
This series, which is based on the book ?Shock: The Healing Power of Electroconvulsive Therapy? by Kitty Dukakis and Larry Tye, reveals the personal stories of a dozen people who underwent electroconv
This training explores the Cluster B ? the "dramatic, emotional, or erratic" ? personality disorders. It examines each of these in depth, looking at their development, prevalence, symptoms, impact and
This course explores the Cluster C -the "anxious or fearful" - personality disorders. It examines each of these in depth, looking at their development, prevalence, symptoms, impact and treatment and u
This training briefly describes Erikson's first two psychosocial stages, then examines biological dispositions such as smiling, babbling, and following an adult's gaze. It discusses attachment, temper
