Respiratory
“Tracheostomy: Review of Tube Technology, Adverse Events & Care”
Initiatives Webinar series with support from Medtronic* presents..."Tracheostomy: Review of Tube Technology, Adverse Events & Care" With an emphasis on the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia, this webinar will focus on the components of tracheostomy tubes including the different tube materials such as cuffed, cuffless, fenestrated tracheostomy tubes, SSD and others. Considerations for how to choose […]
“Filling the Tank: An Update on Fluid Resuscitation in Pediatric Sepsis”
Sepsis Alliance Institute* presents..."Filling the Tank: An Update on Fluid Resuscitation in Pediatric Sepsis" Sepsis is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. In the United States, more children die of sepsis than from childhood cancers. This webinar, led by subject matter experts, will provide an important update on pediatric sepsis fluid resuscitation based […]
“Early Detection of Patient Deterioration on the General Care Floors: Instituting effective vital signs monitoring”
GE Healthcare & Saxe Healthcare Communications present*…"Early Detection of Patient Deterioration on the General Care Floors: Instituting effective vital signs monitoring" Unexpected adverse events resulting in transfer to the ICU occur in up to 9% of patients on the general care floor (GCF). Changes in ventilation have been found to be a key sign of […]
“The Latest in Airway Management During Resuscitation”
Stryker & Saxe Healthcare Communications present*…"The Latest in Airway Management During Resuscitation" The fundamentals of cardiac resuscitation include the immediate provision of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation combined with rapid defibrillation. These mainstays of therapy can also include other interventions such as advanced airways and assisted ventilation. In the fall of 2020, the American Heart Association and […]
“Reflux Disease: What We Are Doing. What We Could Be Doing”
As a part of their Initiatives webinar series, Saxe Healthcare Communications* & Medtronic* presents..."Reflux Disease: What We Are Doing. What We Could Be Doing" Given the high prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the various complications which can result from inadequate treatment, it is important for practitioners to have a proper understanding of the […]
“Inpatient Telemetry Monitoring: Best Practices”
Saxe Communications & Philips Healthcare* present a program in the Better Outcomes webinar series..."Inpatient Telemetry Monitoring: Best Practices" Despite updated telemetry standards published in 2017 by the American Heart Association, there are still many aspects of telemetry that have not been addressed nor studied to truly determine what improves outcomes. In 2020, the Veterans Health […]
“Keeping Patients Secure: The New 2021 IV Stabilization Standards”
Dale Medical* & Saxe Healthcare Communications presents..."Keeping Patients Secure: The New 2021 IV Stabilization Standards" Poor practices with application and assessment of catheter stabilization and dressings often lead to premature failure of devices. Up to 69% of catheters are removed before therapy is complete. Standards of Practice identify the elements of good securement that can […]
Keeping Healthcare Healthy: Health & Safety Lessons from a Former CDC & WHO Epidemiologist
Sepsis Alliance Institute* and Wello* present..."Keeping Healthcare Healthy: Health & Safety Lessons from a Former CDC & WHO Epidemiologist" The health of healthcare professionals is key in the fight against COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses. As our healthcare systems continue to be inundated with COVID-19 cases, new norms have emerged aimed at keeping healthcare professionals […]
“Pulse Oximetry: A Necessary Tool in the Covid-19 Pandemic”
Saxe Communications and Philips* present..."Pulse Oximetry: A Necessary Tool in the Covid-19 Pandemic" Patients with Covid-19 require close, continuous monitoring of oxygenation. With desaturation, a certain percentage of patients will require supplemental oxygen, and others can advance quickly to high flow oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation. The arterial blood gas test is the gold standard […]
“High Flow Therapy and Non-Invasive Ventilation in COVID-19 Patients”
Saxe Healthcare Communications and Phillips* present..."High Flow Therapy and Non-Invasive Ventilation in COVID-19 Patients" The initial fear of COVID-19 transmission to healthcare workers resulted in many choosing to avoid the use of HFNC or NIV therapy in these patients. Most of the concerns were not supported by evidence, rather lack of evidence. This presentation will […]
