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  When it comes to the administration of fluids to patients, the 2 most commonly used methods include manual infusion or through electric IV pumps. Infusion pumps Infusion pumps have been considered the most preferred way for several decades for delivering fluids like nutrients and medications to patients in controlled doses. The use of both infusion pumps, as well as the electric IV pumps, helps physicians and nurses ensure that the patients receive the correct amounts of fluids. However, performing a manual IV infusion involves a lot of work. Nurses have to accurately judge the right amount they are administering and also monitor the setup periodically to ensure the system is performing efficiently and safely to avoid complications like clotting or blockages. Manual IV infusion This is why, most nurses now choose to use electric IV pumps, also called Automated IV Pumps. Automated IV Pumps are designed to help nurses ensure the right amount of IV fluids are administered th

  ATECAM LLC is an approved provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation Our contact hours are good for nurses outside of Pennsylvania We are offering a collection of great topics for Nurses and Nursing students. Hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge is an important quality measure given that it represents a potentially preventable adverse outcome. Approximately, 20% of Medicare beneficiaries are readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Many strategies such as the hospital readmission reduction program have been proposed and implemented to reduce readmission rates. This webinar will demonstrate proven methods to reduce readmission within 30 days.   CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND INSTRUCTION ON ACCESSING THIS WEBINAR   Register for the conference Special note: You can join the conference for free but only those

  CLICK HERE TO JOIN ME Currently, the treatment of heart failure primarily involves the use of medications. Some patients are advised to undergo implantation of devices like pacemakers to support the heart functions. In advanced cases, surgery may be needed to correct the structural causes of heart failure.  However, there has also been a surge in the number of patients who want to try alternative treatments for the management of this condition. Some studies have suggested that alternative therapies like transcendental meditation and other relaxation techniques like yoga could help to control blood pressure and improve the patient’s sense of well-being.  There is also research going on to assess the possible benefits of acupressure and tai chi. Several research studies have proven that the treatment of high blood pressure with relaxation therapies like stress management, cognitive therapies, meditation, muscle relaxation, or biofeedback can help to reduce the risk of developing systol

  CLICK HERE TO JOIN ME Heart failure can affect the left as well as the right side of the heart. Cardiac failure affecting the left side of the heart is called systolic heart failure and the right side of the heart is called diastolic heart failure.  Cardiac failure occurs when the heart does not pump blood efficiently enough to ensure a proper supply of blood to all the organs and tissues of the body.  In patients with cardiac failure, the reduced ability of the heart to pump may become worse while they are doing physical activities or feeling emotionally stressed. In patients with systolic heart failure, the heart is not contracting properly during the heartbeats. In diastolic heart failure, the heart fails to relax normally between the heartbeats due to which the lower chambers of the heart called the ventricles fail to expand to accommodate the blood entering it. As a result, the amount of blood the ventricles receive reduces causing a reduced output of blood during each contracti

  CLICK HERE TO JOIN ME The number of cases for COVID-19 is rising across the world. Several countries are witnessing a sharp rise in patients who developed serious complications. The rate of mortality is also increasing at an alarming rate causing huge concerns. Currently, there are no medications recommended for the treatment of COVID-19. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like COVID-19 and researchers are already testing a variety of treatments. The FDA had granted the emergency use authorization for antiviral drugs like remdesivir to treat patients with COVID-19. Healthcare authorities have also recommended treatment with the corticosteroid dexamethasone for patients with severe COVID-19 who require mechanical ventilation or supplemental oxygen. The FDA has also granted the emergency use authorization for the convalescent plasma therapy for the management of this infection. Convalescent plasma refers to the blood donated by patients who have recovered from COVID

  CLICK HERE TO JOIN ME The inability to control the spread of COVID-19 has had serious implications across several countries in the world. Some countries are now witnessing a second wave after the initial reduction in the number of cases.  At the same time, patients who were infected earlier, have also developed COVID-19 the second time thus negating the belief that infected patients can develop immunity against the virus. The problems have been compounded further by the rising number of cases who have developed serious complications after they were recovered from the infections.  These latest developments have marked the need to control the gates to stop the spread of COVID-19. There is a greater emphasis now on preventing COVID-19 than earlier.  It is also known that respiratory infections like COVID-19 can spread through droplets of different sizes. According to current evidence, the SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted primarily between people through respiratory droplets as well as co

  2 NURSING CONTACT HOUR LIVE WEBINAR ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND COVID19 PANDEMIC TREATMENT OPTIONS 11/11/20 November 11 to November 11 @ 18:00 pm - 20:00 pm Do you want to learn about COVID19 Vaccines and treatment options? Do you want to get 2 nursing contact hours? join me on November 11th, 2020 for our live zoom webinar. Join The Webinar

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The world is, today, in the midst of crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As healthcare authorities are working on tracking the pandemic and advising on critical interventions, they are also racing to find a vaccine. Vaccines are looked up to as a ray of hope during this COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected to save millions of lives. Vaccines would work by training and preparing your immune system and improving the body’s natural defenses. It would help your body recognize, attack, and fight the viruses and protect you against COVID-19 as well as its complications.  While there have been encouraging movements in the development of vaccines, there might still be time until they can be put into clinical practice. Once vaccines are developed, we will be able to curb the rising rate of morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19.  If you want to learn more about the development of vaccines for COVID-19, you can join our webinar ‘COVID19 PANDEMIC BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD’. It is focused o

  Therapeutic hypothermia refers to a form of treatment that is aimed at altering the body temperature in order to modify the pathogenesis of the disease and support the recovery of patients. It is a type of targeted temperature management or TTM that involves strict temperature control, especially in patients with cardiac arrest. There is evidence suggesting that TTM may improve the patient's chances of neurologically intact survival, when administered after cardiac arrest. The protocol of therapeutic hypothermia may vary among different healthcare centers with some targeting T36C while some targeting T33C. The treatment is administered keeping in mind the phases of cerebral blood flow after cardiac arrest as given below: ·          Phase 1: Multifocal no-reflow ·          Phase 2: Global hypothermia due to CPR ·          Phase 3: Delayed hypoperfusion in the initial 24 hours after the ROSC (Return of spontaneous circulation) that may lead to cerebral ischemia due to t

  Acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS refers to a form of lung injury associated with a high risk of mortality. Supportive therapies including mechanical ventilation form the pillars of treatment for patients with ARDS. Most clinicians prefer invasive mechanical ventilation over non-mechanical ventilation. During invasive mechanical ventilation, the ventilation is provided through the tracheostomy or endotracheal tube with a provision for the breaths to be delivered by the mechanical ventilator. This treatment is suitable for patients diagnosed with moderate to severe ARDS. It is also recommended in cases where the ratio of arterial oxygen tension to a fraction of inspired oxygen is less than or equal to 200 mmHg on PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) of more than or equal to 5 cm H2O. Non-invasive ventilation involves ventilation through nasal prongs or a mask with the breaths delivered by the non-invasive ventilation device. This treatment is usually reserved for pa