This two part program discusses one of the most prevalent health problems in the world ? coronary artery disease. This program looks at the definition of the disease and its impact on the health care
Because coronary artery disease may be lethal yet asymptomatic, early diagnosis is important. This program discusses the different methods of diagnosing coronary artery disease, including history and
This program describes the removal of necrotic or foreign material from a wound using surgical, sharp, mechanical, autolytic, and enzymatic interventions. Definitions, illustrations, and video demonst
Dressings are a major component of the give and take paradigm for wound management. This program describes the composition, function, and selection strategies for 13 different types of wound dressings
This program demonstrates immediate assessment of the newly-born with an emphasis on criteria that confirm the neonate is in stable condition. It begins by illustrating how to perform a systematic, de
This program demonstrates how to determine the gestational age of a newborn based on physical and neuromuscular findings. It illustrates how to compute the findings to distinguish those infants who ar
Pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax can be life-threatening events. This program discusses the risk factors, causes, pathophysiology, and symptoms associated with each of them. In addition, the film
This program begins with a description of the pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), using visuals, art and animation. It then moves to a scenario-based discussion of the signs
This program discusses the basics of medical mathematics. It begins with the international system of SI units, SI derived units, and non-SI units. It then details the nomenclature of metric prefixes a
Conversions begins with converting within the decimal system, multiplying and dividing by powers of ten. It examines conversions between SI prefixes and concludes with the multi-step conversions from
Conversions begins with converting within the decimal system, multiplying and dividing by powers of ten. It examines conversions between SI prefixes and concludes with the multi-step conversions from
Medication safety and error prevention are major areas of concern in healthcare. Information provided in this program includes the Six Rights of Medication Administration; descriptions of the various
IVs are utilized in all care settings including home care. This program discusses and describes the various types of IV access and their uses, including advantages, disadvantages, and safety precautio
As people age, the number of health problems and medications tend to increase. This program discusses the physiologic changes brought on by aging, and how these affect the administration of oral and p
As people age, the number of health problems and medications tend to increase. This program discusses the physiologic changes brought on by aging, and how these affect the administration of oral and p
Pediatric patients have a much higher risk of injury or death from medication errors than adults. In this program, the physiologic differences that affect their reaction to both illness and medication
In this program, a realistic scenario is utilized, demonstrating the physical assessment of a healthy individual using a systems-based approach. As each body system is assessed, abnormal findings and
Healthcare professionals must be able to accurately interpret arterial blood gases. This program begins by explaining the major components of an ABG and the compensatory mechanisms that take place to
Healthcare professionals must be able to interpret arterial blood gas results. This program describes calculations to determine predicted blood pH, amount of circulating base or buffers, and base exce
This program is composed of six case studies and the viewer must use critical thinking, as well as, the techniques described in the first two programs and apply them to clinical scenarios. Exercises u
