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MSN505 
CORONARY HEART DISEASE —A NURSING PERSPECTIVE
Video Series

This series consists of four videos (MSN506-MSN509) that describe various aspects of coronary care.

MSN506 
ASSESSMENT AND CARE OF PATIENTS WITH ANGINA
Video
Examines the causes and symptoms of angina, including atherosclerosis, the leading cause of coronary artery disease.  The program follows two patients.  One, with unstable angina, is tracked from ER admittance through patient assessment and referral to the cath lab.  The second patient, suffering from stable angina, is assessed as an outpatient in the physician’s office.  For both patients, constant reference is made to the treatment algorithm.  The program emphasizes nursing functions involved in patient assessment.  25 minutes.

MSN507 
CORONARY ANGIOGRAM  AND NONSURGICAL  INTERVENTIONS
Video
Focuses on pre-and post-procedure nursing care of patients undergoing a variety of procedures that include angiograms, angioplasty, and stent placement.  Each procedure is illustrated with graphics and live footage, particularly as this information relates to nursing issues.  Nursing functions examined in detail include patient preparation, responsibilities in the ICU, wound management, and line removal.  26 minutes.

MSN508 
BYPASS SURGERY:  FROM ADMITTANCE TO POSTOPERATIVE CARE
Video
This video tracks a patient undergoing bypass surgery from admittance to discharge.  A critical path approach to nursing care and patient charting is illustrated throughout.  Nursing functions covered in detail include initial patient assessment and education; preparation for surgery; ICU nursing, and postoperative nursing care through day five.  Live footage of open-heart surgery is included and related to nursing care issues, particularly in the ICU.  24 minutes.

MSN509 
CARDIAC REHABILITATION AND LIFESTYLE  MANAGEMENT
Video
Examines the long-term role nurses play in caring for patients with coronary artery disease.  Several patients are tracked as they progress through various phases, including both inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehab.  Nursing functions illustrated include teaching sessions, working with patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, patient monitoring requirements, and medications.  25 minutes.

MSN511 
HEART SOUNDS AND  HEART MURMURS:  A CLINICAL OVERVIEW
Video Series

This series consists of two video programs (MSN512-MSN513) that allow you to listen to actual heart sounds and murmurs.  Many details of cardiac auscultation are covered.  75 minutes for both videos.

MSN512 
HEART SOUNDS
Video
Introduces the viewer to the four primary heart sounds, ejection clicks, and opening snaps.  Both benign and pathologic sounds are described and defined.  The viewer hears actual heart sounds and can follow them on an on-screen EKG monitor.  Instructions are given on where to auscultate for each sound.  The program ends with an extensive summary.

MSN513 
HEART MURMURS
Video
Introduces the viewer to systolic, diastolic, and continuous heart murmurs.  Twenty-seven examples from actual patients allow the user to hear heart murmurs and follow them on an on-screen EKG monitor.  Once again, viewers are instructed on where to auscultate for each sound.  Freeman and Levine’s Heart Murmur Gracing Scale is outlined.  The program ends with an extensive summary.

MSN515 
TWELVE-LEAD  ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
Video
Covers how to apply limb and chest leads; record a 12-lead ECG using a single-channel or multi-channel machine; interpret the ECG correctly; and determine the effects of ischemia, injury, or infarction.  Includes a booklet.  30 minutes.

CRITICAL CARE NURSING

MSN527 
VIDEO LIBRARY FOR  RESPIRATORY NURSING
Video Series

This series consists of six video programs (MSN528-MSN533) that deal with many techniques to improve respiratory function.

MSN528 
PHYSIOLOGIC ANATOMY
Video
Reviews the physiologic anatomy of the respiratory system.  Offers an overview of the gas exchange process.  Describes hypoxemia and acid-base physiology.  29 minutes.

MSN529 
NURSING ASSESSMENT
Video
Focuses on the critically ill patient.  Reviews assessment techniques including patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays, angiography and spirometry.  30 minutes.

MSN530 
MONITORING GAS EXCHANGE
Video
Explains the techniques used to monitor tissue perfusion and oxygenation, such as pulse oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function tests, and blood gas analysis.  21 minutes.

MSN531 
INTERVENTIONS FOR IMPAIRED GAS EXCHANGE
Video
Discusses the nursing care of patients with closed chest drainage systems.  24 minutes.

MSN532 
INTERVENTIONS FOR INEFFECTIVE BREATHING  PATTERNS: 
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Video
Describes types of ventilators, modes of ventilation, key ventilator features, managing airways, and weaning techniques.  22 minutes.

MSN533 
PATIENT HEALTH  PROBLEMS
Video
Focuses on the pathophysiology and nursing care of patients with Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).  22 minutes.

GENERAL MEDICAL NURSING  

MSN535 
ACID/BASE BALANCE
Video Series

This series of three video programs (MSN536-MSN538) describes normal pH, respiratory alkalosis and acidosis, and metabolic alkalosis and acidosis.

MSN536 
UP AND DOWNS OF pH
Video
Uses animation, graphics and clinical footage to explain the principles of acids, bases and buffers.  Topics include the ionization of water into hydrogen and hydroxylions; the definitions of acid, base and neutral; the pH scale and its interpretation; pH limits for survival; cells shifts with other cations; and buffer systems, bicarbonate in particular.  16 minutes.

MSN537 
RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS AND ACIDOSIS
Video
Focuses on the acid/base imbalances that occur as a result of respiratory dysfunction.  Stresses identification of patients at risk and recognition of clinical manifestations, including the effects on arterial blood gases.  Emphasizes nursing assessments, nursing diagnosis and the importance of initiating appropriate interventions.  27 minutes.

MSN538 
METABOLIC ALKALOSISAND ACIDOSIS
Video
Focuses on the acid/base imbalances that occur as a result of metabolic dysfunction, covering in depth the causes, clinical manifestations, and effects on arterial blood gases.  Emphasizes nursing assessments, nursing diagnosis and the importance of initiating appropriate interventions.  29 minutes.

MSN542 
BODY FLUIDS
Video Series

This series of two video programs (MSN543-MSN544) describes everything you want to know about fluid balance.

MSN543 
THE CRITICAL BALANCE, PART 1
Video
Illustrates the compartments of the body which contain fluid and discusses the shifts in fluid which can occur between these compartments.  Describes diffusion and osmosis, and the mechanisms by which fluid is lost and gained in capillaries.  Discusses patient problems which cause or are caused by fluid imbalances.  15 minutes.

MSN544 
THE CRITICAL BALANCE, PART 2
Video
Discusses the role of the kidney in maintaining fluid balance.  Describes the role of the renin-angiotensin system and the hormones aldosterone and ADH in maintaining homeostasis.  Illustrates the assessment of patients at risk for fluid deficit and overload, including general observations and higher level skills such as checking neck veins, skin turgor, breath sounds, and noting pertinent lab values.  17 minutes.

MSN548 
DIABETIC EMERGENCIES
Video
This video explains pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of diabetes complications.  It offers clues to identify patients at risk for hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome.  Also included are guidelines for managing these emergencies with drugs, fluids, and blood glucose monitoring.  30 minutes.

MSN552 
FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE EMERGENCIES
Video
Covers hypokalemia, hypercalcemia and dehydration, including how to determine which patients are at risk.  Also included are causes, assessment findings, nursing interventions and medical treatment for each condition.  A booklet is included.  30 minutes.

MSN554 
LONG-TERM CENTRAL  VENOUS CATHETERS
Video
Covers how to care for the catheter and insertion site; change the dressing; change the injection cap; obtain a blood sample; detect air embolism and infection; and administer medication.  Alternative methods and equipment are also included.  A booklet is included.  30 minutes.

MSN556 
MOSBY’S MEDICAL-SURGICAL  NURSING
Video Series
This video series is the perfect in-house training tool for the novice nurse or a great refresher course for experienced staff.  With an emphasis on assessment, patient teaching, discharge planning, communication and pre/post-operative care, each of the videos covers the nursing management of the patient with commonly seen medical disorders.  Learning objectives, overviews and case summaries are incorporated throughout to encourage viewer retention and understanding.

The series consists of two sets, with six videos in each.  The length ranges from 20 to 30 minutes.  The videos are also available individually.

MSN557 SET ONE
Videos

MSN558 SET TWO
Videos

MSN560 
OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION
Video
Designed for both student and practicing nurses, this video demonstrates how to safely administer oxygen.  Includes nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions and safety factors.  20 minutes.

MSN566 
SPECIMEN SCREENING
Video
A “how-to” video that demonstrates such specimen screening procedures as the hemoccult test, blood glucose chem-strip and pH testing.  Step-by-step instructions also illuminate the most accurate urine specific gravity and urine dipstick techniques.  15 minutes.

MSN568 
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
Video
Beginning with a discussion of the indications for a tracheostomy, this comprehensive video demonstrates the essential patient care skills relevant to the surgical creation of an airway into the trachea.  28 minutes.

MSN570 
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
Video
Demonstrates how to assist with a tracheostomy tube insertion, perform routine care, suction the patient with a tracheostomy tube, manage the tracheostomy tube cuff, provide emergency care, and assist with tracheostomy tube removal.  A booklet is included.  30 minutes.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

MSN581 
ACUTE PAIN MANAGEMENT IN  CHILDREN:  
OPERATIVE OR  MEDICAL PROCEDURES
Video
Summarizes the AHCPR Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Pain Management in Infants, Children and Adolescents:  Operative and Medical Procedures.  Discusses recommendations for the use of particular assessment techniques and the use of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic techniques for managing pain.  A booklet is available.  21 minutes.

MSN583 
ACUTE PAIN MANAGEMENT IN  CHILDREN:  
OPERATIVE OR  MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND TRAUMA
Video
Surveys indicate postoperative treatment for pain is inadequate in about half of the 25 million operations performed in the U.S. each year.  This video will familiarize your healthcare team with the new pain management guideline developed by the Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR).  27 minutes.

MSN585 
PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA:  A NURSING PERSPECTIVE
Video
Illustrates the differences between PCA and traditional IM medication for pain management.  Describes the advantages of PCA for the patient and the nurse.  Discusses the principle of PCA, including such concepts as loading dose, intermittent dose, and lockout time.  Also discusses nursing assessment and patient teaching.  15 minutes.

MSN587 
PATIENT-CONTROLLED  ANALGESIA:  A PATIENT’S  PERSPECTIVE
Video
This is a program for the patient that briefly ex-plains the procedure for PCA.  Demonstrates the patient’s role in delivery of his pain medication through a computerized pump attached to the IV line.  Also stresses safety mechanisms built into the system.  Ideal for use in pre-admission screening units and physician offices.  18 minutes.

MSN589 
EPIDURAL PAIN  MANAGEMENT:  A NURSING PERSPECTIVE
Video
This video begins with a discussion of pain and its transmission.  Describes specific effects of epidural local anesthetics and narcotic analgesics when administered into the epidural space.  It focuses on the use of both agents in postoperative pain management.  Demonstrates nursing care standards for patients with an epidural catheter and how patients may be safely cared for on nursing units while receiving epidural local anesthetics or narcotic analgesics by either a continuous infusion or intermittent injection technique.  Highlights the management of potential complications such as respiratory depression, and stresses safeguards to minimize their occurrence.  16 minutes.

MSN591 
EPIDURAL PAIN  MANAGEMENT:  A PATIENT’S  PERSPECTIVE
Video
This program for the patient concisely describes how epidural pain management works.  It discusses care while the catheter is in place.  Presents frequently reported patient experiences, focusing on their normalcy.  5 minutes.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

MSN601 
ACUTE RESPIRATORY  FAILURE
Video
Covers respiratory pathopathology, assessment of acute respiratory failure, including danger signs and symptoms. Also covered are techniques for obtaining arterial blood gas measurements, performing the Allen’s test, assisting with intubation, and verifying endotracheal tube placement.  A booklet is included.  30 minutes.

MSN605 
THE CLINICAL DECISION  VIDEO SERIES FOR  RESPIRATORY CARE
Video Series
This set of eight videos (MSN606-MSN613) focuses on giving students and practitioners the decision-making skills they need to practice in health care today.  Each video is approximately 30 minutes long and covers the respective disease/disorder in a highly focused  manner from patient presentation to case resolution.  The goal is not only to teach analysis of signs, symptoms and findings, but more importantly, how to put such information to use in the care of the patient.

MSN606 
1. OXYGEN THERAPY
MSN607 
2. AEROSOL THERAPY
MSN608 
3. SECRETION MANAGEMENT
MSN609
4. VOLUME EXPANSION
MSN610
5. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
MSN611 
6. PEDIATRICS
MSN612 
7. NONINVASIVE MONITORING
MSN613 
8. VENTILATOR THERAPY

MSN615 
THE COMPETENCY  EVALUATION VIDEO SERIES FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
Video Series

This set of eight videos (MSN616-MSN623) allows hospitals to judge competency and educational programs to offer a final testing device for students learning decision-making skills.  Individual videos correlate to those in The Clinical Decision Video Series for Respiratory Care (MSN605).  Two competency workbooks may be ordered.

MSN616 
1. OXYGEN THERAPY FOR COPD
MSN617 
2. AEROSOL THERAPY FOR ASTHMA
MSN618 
3. SECRETION MANAGEMENT FOR PNEUMONIA
MSN619 
4. VOLUME EXPANSION IN POST-OP CARE
MSN620 
5. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHEST TRAUMA
MSN621 
6. PEDIATRIC CROUP
MSN622 
7. NONINVASIVE MONITORING IN DRUG OVERDOSE PATIENT
MSN623 
8. VENTILATOR THERAPY FOR PULMONARY EDEMA

MSN624 
EMERGENCY AIRWAY PROBLEMS
Video
This video shows nurses how to recognize signs and symptoms of emergency airway problems and learn to understand their causes.  Also shown are how to recognize patients at risk, assess partial airway blockage in conscious and unconscious patients, manage intermittent airway obstruction, perform the abdominal thrust, use airway adjuncts, administer oxygen, and use pulse oximetry.  A booklet is included.  30 minutes.

MSN625
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Video
Covers background information on the types and modes of mechanical ventilation and shows how to operate the equipment.  Also describes how to care for the patient on a mechanical ventilator and what to do when the ventilator alarms sound.  An accompanying booklet of 24 pages gives indications for assisted ventilation, types of mechanical ventilators, and more.  30 minutes.

MSN627 
NUTRITION AND  PULMONARY THERAPY
Video
Recent developments in our understanding of how nutritional issues affect pulmonary patients have led to changes in the way we provide nutrition for many patients.  This video and accompanying book discuss pulmonary disease and nutritional issues, including the effect of proteins, fats and carbohydrates; blood gases as indicators of potential complications; and recent developments in nutrition strategies.  
The viewer will be able to:

19 minutes.

MSN629 
RESPIRATORY CARE
Video Series

Each of the eight videos in this series (MSN630-MSN637) is accompanied by a workbook (total 242 pages) that provides review questions and learning objectives.  The videos stress the fundamental principals and clinical applications of an essential aspect of respiratory care.  Clinical enactments and demonstrations throughout allow the viewer to see the correct procedures and methods used in respiratory care.  Each program is 25 minutes long.

MSN630 
INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY CARE
MSN631 
BASIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT
MSN632 
PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING
MSN633 
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
MSN634 
RESPIRATORY CARE  PHARMACOLOGY AND AEROSOL ADMINISTRATION
MSN635
NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE
MSN636 
CLINICAL BLOOD CASES
MSN637 
AIRWAY CARE

MSN639 
RESPIRATORY SUCTIONING
Video
This video helps nurses master this complicated technique and avoid the life-threatening consequences that occur form errors.  Types of suctioning demonstrated under various conditions include:  Lower Airway Suctioning, including Tracheostomy Suctioning; Endotracheal Suctioning; Nasotracheal Suctioning; Upper Airway Suctioning; Nasopharyngeal and Otopharyngeal Suctioning and more.  20 minutes.

MSN641 
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
Video
Beginning with a discussion of the indications for a tracheostomy, this comprehensive video demonstrates the essential patient care skills relevant to the surgical creation of an airway into the trachea.  28 minutes.

SURGICAL CARE

MSN661 
CHRONIC WOUND CARE:  HIGH-TECH, HIGH-TOUCH
Video Series

This comprehensive series of three videos (MSN662-MSN664) thoroughly covers many aspects of chronic wounds.

MSN662 
INTRODUCTION TO CHRONIC WOUNDS
Video
This video is designed to help health professionals understand the uniqueness of chronic wounds and how to document them properly.  This module allows health professionals to take the first step toward helping their patients heal by briefly describing the four phases of wound repair, listing the exogenous and endogenous factors that interfere with wound healing, describing factors that affect wound healing in geriatric and oncology patients, and identifying ways to revitalize the wound healing process.  26 minutes.

MSN663 
PRINCIPLES OF  MOIST WOUND HEALING
Video
This video is designed to help health professionals recognize the signs and symptoms of chronic wound contamination or infection, and learn techniques for safe wound cleansing and debridement.  The program describes wounds according to the four stage classification system and demonstrates the appropriate technique for taking a wound culture.  Included in the discussion is the appropriateness of specific dressings for each of the four stages of wounds.  21 minutes.

MSN664 
WOUND DRESSING AND CASE STUDIES
Video
This video allows health professionals to examine case studies of a variety of wounds from initial treatment to final healing phases.  The program describes the indications, appropriate techniques for use, and key concepts for transparent adhesive film dressings, occlusive wafer dressings, absorption dressings, sheet hydrogels, calcium alginate dressings, and moist saline-soaked gauze dressings.  25 minutes.

MSN667 
WOUND MANAGEMENT
Video Series

These two programs (MSN668-MSN669) provide the professional nurse with an overview of the principles behind wound healing; signs and symptoms of hemorrhage, infection and dehiscence; pressure ulcers; irrigation; and specimen collection.

MSN668 
PRESSURE ULCERS IN ADULTS:  PREDICTION AND PREVENTION
Video
Based on the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (A.H.C.P.R.) guideline for pressure ulcer treatment, this program defines the four stages of pressure ulcer development and illustrates preventive methods.  The viewer will be able to:

19 minutes.

MSN669 
PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS
Video
This program summarizes the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (A.H.C.P.R.) guideline for pressure ulcer treatment, a companion guideline to Pressure Ulcers in Adults:  Prediction and Pre-vention, developed for strategies on preventing pressure ulcers.  This video demonstrates improved treatment strategies utilizing assessment, tissue load management and ulcer care to speed up the healing process.  The viewer will be able to:

32 minutes.

UROLOGY 

MSN683 
HOW TO STAY DRY: 
SEVEN ACTIVITIES YOU CAN  DO TO STAY OR BECOME DRY
Video
This video program is designed to help adults reduce or eliminate the possibility of a wetting accident.  The viewer is introduced to the following seven activities that have been proven to help incontinence, none of which involve the use of instruments or medical procedures:

1. Make environmental feature adjustments, such as using a raised 
     toilet seat and wearing easy-to-remove clothing.
2. Drink adequate liquids.
3. Make dietary changes for constipation, such as adding bran or 
     prunes to the diet.
4. Empty your bladder five to eight times daily.
5. Exercise your pelvic floor muscles as described in the program.
6. Stop smoking, since coughing can cause wetting accidents.
7. Take vitamin E and vitamin B complex.

31 minutes.

MSN689 
URINARY INCONTINENCE  IN ELDERLY WOMEN
Video
Urinary incontinence is a problem for many elderly people, especially women.  This video program describes ways of helping people manage their urinary incontinence, critiques incontinence supplies, and reviews issues of concern for health professionals.  Types of incontinence and treatment for incontinence are also discussed.  20 minutes.

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Basic Nursing Skills and Patient Care Nursing Assistant Training
Nursing Management and Staff Development 
Obstetrics/Gynecology and Women's health 
Orthopedic Nursing Pediatric Nursing 
Psychiatric Nursing Geriatric Nursing 
Infection Control and Infectious Diseases 
Medical and Surgical Nursing

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