Respiratory
Events
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“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 […]
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On-demand Program: “Advances in OSA Management: Treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea”
As part of its Better Outcomes Webinar Series, Saxe Communications & Philips* present…a new On-demand program... "Advances in OSA Management: Treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea" Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea (POSA) is not a new disorder. It has long been recognized that sleep position can affect the severity of OSA. Positional therapy, along with weight management, […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
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On-demand Program: “Advances in OSA Management: Treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea”
As part of its Better Outcomes Webinar Series, Saxe Communications & Philips* present…a new On-demand program... "Advances in OSA Management: Treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea" Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea (POSA) is not a new disorder. It has long been recognized that sleep position can affect the severity of OSA. Positional therapy, along with weight management, […]
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“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 […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
