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
The program on Pacing focuses on the temporary external (transcutaneous) pacemaker, the temporary internal (transvenous) pacemaker, and implanted permanent pacemakers. The program lists the advantages
The program on Defibrillation and Ablation discusses three more types of electrical therapy - defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and radiofrequency cardiac ablation therapy. It focuses on aut
Although many healthcare professionals are comfortable and competent in resuscitation of adults, fewer are proficient in pediatrics. Even in facilities where children are not normally cared for, staff
This program discusses nursing management in the care of skin irritation, dysphagia, mucositis resulting from external beam radiation as well as patient education interventions.
As a result in the expanding knowledge base in the field of genetics, much has been discovered about the relationship between genetic mutations and cancer development. Healthcare consumers are becomin
This program explores how one nurse's personal involvement in a sentinel event can be a learning experience. Dana-Farber's system analysis is explored as well as its current high quality medication di
This program explores how one nurse's personal involvement in a sentinel event can be a learning experience. Dana-Farber's system analysis is explored as well as its current high quality medication di
This section addresses the need for solid problem solving strategies and conflict resolution skills in the workplace. It identifies the structural factors that can cause conflict and looks at practica
This piece focuses on the importance of solid leadership in the team process. It discusses the primary tasks of effective leaders and how these are central to setting the tone for teamwork. The progra
This section addresses the need for solid problem solving strategies and conflict resolution skills in the workplace. It identifies the structural factors that can cause conflict and looks at practica
This program demonstrates how to perform common procedures on infants and toddlers, with emphasis on age-specific comfort, holding and positioning techniques. Topics include taking vital signs, checki
This section discusses the incidence and prevalence of malpractice in the United States. The program uses short case studies to describe each of the elements of malpractice and how nurses can avoid th
This piece focuses on the importance of solid leadership in the team process. It discusses the primary tasks of effective leaders and how these are central to setting the tone for teamwork. The progra
This program will help frontline workers and managers recognize their energy levels, as well as acknowledge and deal positively with daily frustrations, co-worker and management conflicts, and time co
The Code Blue team has been notified that a patient who was found apneic and pulseless in a pond will be arriving in the Emergency Department in several minutes. This program begins by showing how the
This section discusses the incidence and prevalence of malpractice in the United States. The program uses short case studies to describe each of the elements of malpractice and how nurses can avoid th
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
This program describes peripherally inserted central catheters, or PICC lines. It begins with a brief discussion about the rationale for their use and continues with a scenario that explains patient p
This program will describe peripheral arterial lines, including rationale for their use, equipment needed for their cannulation, and pre- and post-placement assessments. In addition, setting a hemodyn
