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ENDD10-0509:
Lung Cancer and Early Detection
Methods
Lung cancer is the most prevalent and most lethal form of cancer. Of the 200,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed this year, only one in ten will reach the five-year anniversary date of their diagnosis. In this course, you will learn how to identify the two main types of lung cancer, what detection methods are available, and what risks and benefits are associated with each method. |
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ENDD09-0808:
Clostridium Difficile: A Hard
Bug to Beat
The Clostridium difficile bacterium is a gram-positive rod that exists in both a vegetative and spore state. Some strains produce toxins. Clostridium difficile was not linked to significant morbidity until the late 1970s. The organism is now a problem in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. The spectrum of disease caused by the toxigenic strains of Clostridium difficile can range from a mild diarrhea to more severe pseudomembranous colitis and toxic megacolon, both of which can result in death. |
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ENDD08-0508:
Preventing Foodborne Illness
Proper food handling to prevent
foodborne illness is necessary not only in the home, but also in
the workplace. Foodborne illnesses are a major cause of
absenteeism, but often, even healthcare workers forget that
careful handwashing and other simple precautions are necessary to
keep them work-ready. |
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ENDD06-0308:
Therapeutic ERCP: The Role of the Nurse
Technical advances of flexible endoscopy have resulted in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) being used as a primary method of diagnosing and treating many conditions. Therapeutic ERCP allows an alternative approach to invasive surgery, thereby decreasing the patient’s morbidity and recuperation time. Advances in technology, equipment, and training of physicians as well as nurses has improved proficiency, competence and confidence in the procedure. The nurse's role is critical to providing a safe experience for the patient. |
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ENEH04-1107: Implementing a
Sharps Injury Prevention Program: Keeping Your Staff Safe
Injuries from needles and other
sharps devices are, for the most part, preventable. Rushing,
taking shortcuts, avoiding the use of safety features on safety
devices -- each of these steps dramatically increases the chances
of acquiring an injury in the workplace. The CDC estimates that
there are 385,000 needlesticks and other sharps-related injuries
to hospital-based healthcare workers each year. In addition,
similar injuries occur at other healthcare-related settings, such
as clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and nursing homes.
However, it is possible to reduce these incidents, merely by
adopting recommendations that combine with existing programs for
performance improvement, infection control and safety. |
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| ENDD05-1207:
Achieving Competency in ERCP
Over the past 20 years, great strides have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders/diseases. Endoscopy nurses have seen numerous changes in the technology used in the GI procedures performed. This new technology requires extensive, on-going training of nurses.
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| ENDD04-1207:
The Scoop on Scopes
As technology continues to advance, endoscope manufacturers constantly work to incorporate cutting-edge developments into their products as part of the quest to provide clinicians with the most effective means of diagnosis and treatment. Read on for a description of the latest and greatest in scopes and accessories.
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ENEH03-0805:
Fluid Waste Management: Control of Infections in Liquid Waste Management
Don't let that splash on you! Learn the difference between safe
work practices and engineering controls relating to the handling
and disposal of infectious liquid waste. |
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ENIC01-0505:
Aseptic Technique: The ABCs of Infection Control
Practicing aseptic technique, good body hygiene and developing a
caring attitude comprise the ABCs of infection control. In this
article, we will discuss the three major components of Asepsis --
handwashing, disinfection and sterilization -- Body Hygiene -- personal
hygiene and dress code -- and a Caring Attitude -- a good sense
of right and wrong essential to the practice of the ABCs of infection
control. The ABCs of infection control are fundamental in preventing
adverse events. |
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ENIC04-1005:
Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Advancing medical technologies have saved countless lives in the
last decades. Invasive medical devices must be evaluated to weigh
the benefits with the potential risk of adverse effects, including
the risk for nosocomial infection. This article looks at three commonly
used medical devices, the infections that can be associated with
their use, and ways to prevent and/or lower the risk for these infections
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ENIC05-1105:
Changing
Seasons and New Reasons for Hospital Infection Controls
Clinical Surveillance and Epidemiology: The changes we have seen
in hospitals affecting surveillance can bring extremely rewarding
results. This article discusses the formula for effective hospital
surveillance. |
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Diseases
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ENDD06-0407:
Variceal Bleeding -- A Harbinger Of Death
In advanced cirrhosis, intestinal blood bypasses the liver and flows up and around the esophagus to the heart. This causes the veins in the esophagus and the upper part of the stomach to dilate, and potentially rupture, leading to a massive and a potentially life-threatening bleed. These esophageal varices, essentially varicose veins in the esophageal area, are a life-threatening complication of portal hypertension, which is an increased blood pressure in the portal vein, and a direct result of chronic liver disease. |
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| ENDD07-0607:
Sleep Apnea
The goal of this program is to familiarize nurses with the risks, symptoms, and treatments of sleep apnea. Nurses will learn how to identify sleep deprivation and its impacts on daily life; how to identify risk factors for sleep apnea, its symptoms and manifestations, and how to treat sleep apnea. |
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| ENDD02-0707:
An Historical Overview of
Tuberculosis, Part I
Tuberculosis, also known as
consumption, wasting disease and the white plague, has impacted
many people over the centuries. The first part of this course will
address vaccination, signs and symptoms of the disease, medical
evaluation, screening and diagnosis. |
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| ENDD03-0707:
An Historical Overview of
Tuberculosis, Part II
Description: Part II of this
course will cover tests for screening and diagnosis, the treatment
of TB, practical management, plans of action, and controls
(administrative, engineering, etc.), as well as personal
protective equipment. |
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Reprocessing/Sterilization/Disinfection |
ENRE03-0605:
Using
Glutaraldehyde Solutions
Glutaraldehyde is often used as a disinfectant or sterilizer for
semicritical and critical medical devices. It is crucial to know
how to effectively use glutaraldehyde to reprocess medical devices
so they are safe to use on the patient. It is also critical to know
how to safely use glutaraldehyde to prevent personnel and patient
exposure to the solution and vapors, which can irritate the skin,
eyes or respiratory tract. |
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ENST06-0905:
Positioning:
A Patient's Safety Initiative
In surgery, positioning is one of the major safety challenges. Every
patient is positioned for surgery, and each one is at risk for complications
related to positioning. A positioning safety initiative includes
best practices, education and best products. Learn what defines
each of these three initiatives.
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