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Deadline for 2019 HTU Proposals
Tonight is the deadline to submit presentations for consideration as part of the 2019 HealthTrust University Conference education line up. Submit proposals here by 11:59 PM (Central time). 2019 HTU: August 12-14 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN
“Consequences of FDA Changes to Critically Ill Bedside Glucose Testing Regulations”
Nova Biomedical* presents… “Consequences of FDA Changes to Critically Ill Bedside Glucose Testing Regulations” Part I: Clinical Consequences | “Venous, arterial, and now capillary specimens are all FDA cleared for testing critically ill patients – Are all specimen types analytically and clinically equivalent?” The choice of specimen type is an important consideration, particularly for critically ill […]
“Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy”
Download a copy of this content. Access the recording. Supporting documents and procedures checklists. HealthTrust presents..."Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy" (Part 3 of 4 in the Maternal Morbidity & Mortality series) Despite a worldwide trend toward improvement in maternal morbidity and mortality, rates in the U.S. have surged in recent years. Specifically, the unacceptable rates of […]
“Thromboembolism in Pregnancy”
Download a copy of this content. Access the recording. HealthTrust presents..."Thromboembolism in Pregnancy" (Part 4 in the Maternal Morbidity & Mortality 4-part series) Maternal mortality has increased precipitously in the United States over the past 15 years. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of death during pregnancy, accounting for approximately 10 percent of all […]
“Remove the Risk”
The FDA* presents..."Remove the Risk" The FDA is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new public education campaign to encourage safe disposal of unused opioid pain medicines. Join the FDA to hear about this important new effort and learn what you can do to reduce the chance of accidental or intentional prescription opioid […]
“The Importance of Procalcitonin for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in the Emergency Department”
bioMérieux* presents…“The Importance of Procalcitonin for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in the Emergency Department” This webinar will explore how using a procalcitonin (PCT) driven protocol in the Emergency Department can aid clinicians in decisions about hospital admission versus treatment in the home setting. Session will look at the existing data […]
“Clinical Benefits of Blood Gas Testing in Critical Care: Amazing Stories”
Radiometer and acutecaretesting.org* present…"Clinical Benefits of Blood Gas Testing in Critical Care: Amazing Stories" In 1957, the first blood gas analyzer was developed and it was capable of measuring pH, pCO2 and pO2. Since then, significant technological advancements have enabled the implementation of low specimen volume test menus that include electrolytes, metabolites and hemoglobin derivations […]
“The Role of the Clinical Laboratory in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis”
Radiometer & acutecaretesting.org* present…"The Role of the Clinical Laboratory in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis" Sepsis threatens the lives of up to 30 million people each year worldwide. Inappropriate or delayed treatment allows for disease progression to septic shock and as many as 9 million deaths per year. Recent efforts to reduce mortality have […]
“Are You Assessment / Inspection Ready?”
The Grifols Academy of Transfusion Medicine* presents…“Are You Assessment / Inspection Ready?” Being prepared for inspections is a crucial aspect of the clinical laboratory, especially in the transfusion service. In this presentation, Mary will review various strategies for inspection readiness as well as discuss tasks laboratories can complete on a routine basis to ensure they […]
