Patient Care & Procedural Skills
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Academic Programs
This activity reviews the prevalence and impact of chronic pain on older adults. Specific issues that complicate pain assessment are examined. Management strategies and the positioning of non-opioid, non-pharmacologic, and opioid analgesic modalities are considered. Disclaimers 1. This activity is…
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Academic Programs
This activity reviews the opioid epidemic and the evolution in clinical guidelines on the use of opioids for pain management, including the most recent guidance issued by the CDC. Opioid classifications, mechanism, indications, adverse effects and risks are discussed. Disclaimers…
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Academic Programs
This activity discusses the diagnosis, pathophysiology, risk factors, and management of common causes of chronic non-cancer pain including low back pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches are discussed. Disclaimers 1. This activity is hosted on…
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Academic Programs
This activity describes the mechanism, clinical usefulness and adverse events of non-opioid medications in patients with acute or chronic pain. Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, drugs originally deemed antiepileptic drugs, and topical agents are reviewed. Disclaimers 1. This activity is…
Posted on April 22nd, 2020 by Academic Programs
This activity describes neuropathic, centralized, acute, and chronic pain as well as the importance of mental health assessment given biopsychosocial dimensions. Patient scenarios emphasize key points, and recommended medications to treat neuropathic pain are provided. Disclaimers 1. This activity is…
Posted on April 21st, 2020 by Academic Programs
Large tumor profiling panels can test hundreds of genetic variants that may drive cancer growth, and suggest targeted therapeutics for the variants identified. This module provides an overview of their benefits and limitations, and examines which patients may be good…
Posted on February 12th, 2020 by Academic Programs
Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a sudden and unpredictable obstetrical emergency and a significant cause of obstetric claims. Updates and additional research outlined in ACOG’s Practice Bulletin #178 offer an appropriate approach to identifying populations at-risk, SD risk factors, and managing…
Posted on February 12th, 2020 by Academic Programs
Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a sudden and unpredictable obstetrical emergency and a significant cause of obstetric claims. Updates and additional research outlined in ACOG’s Practice Bulletin #178 offer an appropriate approach to identifying populations at-risk, SD risk factors, and managing…
Posted on February 12th, 2020 by Academic Programs
Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a sudden and unpredictable obstetrical emergency and a significant cause of obstetric claims. Updates and additional research outlined in ACOG’s Practice Bulletin #178 offer an appropriate approach to identifying populations at-risk, SD risk factors, and managing…
Posted on February 12th, 2020 by Academic Programs
Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a sudden and unpredictable obstetrical emergency and a significant cause of obstetric claims. Updates and additional research outlined in ACOG’s Practice Bulletin #178 offer an appropriate approach to identifying populations at-risk, SD risk factors, and managing…