Four part series focuses on conditions which have acute onset: pulmonary embolism, pleural effusion and hemothorax, pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax, and ARDS. Information is presented in scenarios as well as graphics, art, animation, and other visuals to provide an indepth look at pathophysiology, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnostics.

PULMONARY EMBOLISM
Begins with a discussion of the incidence and prevalence of PEand describes risk factors associated with its development.Illustrates how a clot is formed and becomes a thrombus, moving through the circulatory system to the lungs.Some of the tools available to diagnose PE are discussed. 13 minutes

PLEURAL EFFUSION AND HEMOTHORAX
Describes risk factors associated with the development of pleural effusion and hemothorax and the pathophysiology and symptoms of each disorder. Tools and assessments for their diagnosis are discussed. 13 minutes

PNEUMOTHORAX AND TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX
Discusses the risk factors, causes, pathophysiology,and symptoms associated with these disorders.Outlines methods of diagnosis as well as immediate interventions to relieve these conditions. Material is presented through scenarios, art, and animation. 9 minutes

ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME
Describes the pathophysiology of ARDS using visuals, art and animation. Presents a scenario-based discussion of the signs and symptoms associated with each stage of this disorder. Diagnostic assessments are explained. 12 minutes

*Closed Captioned
*Instructor's Guides available