Respiratory
“Proper Techniques for Sterile Sputum Sampling”
Avanos* presents..."Proper Techniques for Sterile Sputum Sampling" This presentation will compare the available techniques used to collect a sputum sample. It will cover different patient types (awake, sedated, strong cough, weak cough, intubated, non-intubated). It will also cover the advantages, disadvantages, cost and effectiveness of the different procedures. Presenter: Jerry King, MAEd, RRT | Program […]
“Proper Techniques in Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation”
Avanos* presents..."Proper Techniques in Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation" This presentation will discuss the available procedures and techniques used to “Wean or Discontinue” mechanical ventilation. It will cover the indications (patient assessment) and how or when to use which technique. It will also cover how to identify when a patient is ready for discontinuation of mechanical ventilation […]
“To Cool or Not to Cool? The latest on targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest”
Saxe Communications & Stryker* present..."To Cool or Not to Cool? The latest on targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest" Moderate therapeutic hypothermia is currently recommended to improve neurologic outcomes in adults with persistent coma after resuscitated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Recently published studies have re-examined this practice to determine the most effective targeted temperature. Questions that […]
“New Strategies in Treating Respiratory Failure: NIV and HFNO as Complementary Therapies”
Philips* & Saxe Communications present…"New Strategies in Treating Respiratory Failure: NIV and HFNO as Complementary Therapies" Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) benefits have become increasingly recognized, in particular, NIV has proven effective for hypercapnic respiratory failure. High-flow nasal cannula (HFNO) has shown promise in treating hypoxic respiratory failure. This presentation will discuss how HFNO with NIV enables […]
“Saving Face: Respiratory Device Related Pressure Injury Prevention”
Saxe Communications and Philips* present..."Saving Face: Respiratory Device Related Pressure Injury Prevention" Medical devices have been considered a risk factor for the development of pressure injuries, with as many as 30% to 70% of medical device-related pressure injuries resulting from respiratory equipment. This webinar will provide an overview of skin pressure injury including causes, stages […]
“Healthcare-Associated Infection Mini-Summit”
Sepsis Alliance Institute* and Merck* presents…"Healthcare-Associated Infection Mini-Summit" a virtual half-day conference According to the CDC, one in every 31 patients contracts at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI) daily. And HAIs have increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic—some, such as central line bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), increased as much as 47% in 2020. Attention must be refocused on […]
“Advanced Pulmonary Assessment Use of Capnography and Oximetry: Beyond the Basics”
As part of its Better Outcomes Webinar Series, Saxe Communications & Philips* present..."Advanced Pulmonary Assessment Use of Capnography and Oximetry: Beyond the Basics" Capnography has the unique ability to aid clinicians in assessing both ventilation and blood flow. Oximetry can identify threats to pulmonary function. In this webinar, a review of the physiology that allows PetCO2 […]
“The Technology Trip Fantastic: Monitoring Patients Today & Tomorrow!”
Saxe Communications and Philips* present..."The Technology Trip Fantastic: Monitoring Patients Today & Tomorrow!" Whatever technology carrier you and your system were riding in December of 2019, the technology journey today is an accelerated rocket ride into the future. COVID 19, staffing shortages, the imbalance between the numbers and levels of providers and high-acuity patients, and […]
“Lessons Learned: Respiratory Management of Patients with COVID-19”
© Saxe Healthcare Communications and Dale Medical Products, Inc.* present..."Lessons Learned: Respiratory Management of Patients with COVID-19" Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to challenge every healthcare resource. As Omicron is claiming more lives than previous variants, respiratory critical care management of patients with COVID-19 in the ICU has evolved from its initial […]
“Best Practices in Isolation Practices for Infectious Respiratory Pathogens”
Owens & Minor* presents…"Best Practices in Isolation Practices for Infectious Respiratory Pathogens" This webinar program will review the evidence-based principles of isolation precautions and how to reduce the incidence of transmissible respiratory diseases. During this program, the most common transmissible respiratory pathogens will be reviewed with an emphasis on basic infection control strategies. Learning Objectives | At […]
On-Demand Program: “Personal Protective Equipment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”
3M*, Aspen Surgical* and Pfiedler Education present..."Personal Protective Equipment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You" Every healthcare worker who cares for patients, or supports the staff who care for patients, will most likely need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) at some point during their work duties. Healthcare workers need to protect themselves from […]
On-Demand Program: “Personal Protective Equipment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”
3M*, Aspen Surgical* and Pfiedler Education present..."Personal Protective Equipment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You" Every healthcare worker who cares for patients, or supports the staff who care for patients, will most likely need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) at some point during their work duties. Healthcare workers need to protect themselves from […]
“Civility in Healthcare”
August marks National Civility Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the importance of civil behavior. Earlier this year, the University of Tennessee announced new policy addressing civility and collegiality. In the coming weeks, its Office of Inclusion, Equity & Diversity will be sponsoring four lectures under a campaign titled “Got Civility?” The overall goal […]
