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Blood Pressure: Reflex Control - Wins Single User Shipped in 4 days Cat.# MU-12 $ 42.70 ADD TO CART

This interactive tutorial focuses on the baroreceptor reflex, which maintains blood supply to the brain, particularly during postural changes. It covers concepts of feedback control and the regulation of blood pressure. The tutorial complements lectures and practical classes for medical, health sciences, physiology and physiotherapy students. It aims to improve understanding of:

• the mechanisms used by the body to monitor blood pressure and relay this information to the brain,
• how the brain processes this information, and
• how an appropriate response is produced in the heart and blood vessels.

The tutorial begins with a short case study of prolonged bed rest, which forms the basis for more discussion later in the tutorial.

In the first section, you familiarise yourself with the cardiovascular control centre in the brain, zooming in on a functional view of the vasomotor areas of the medulla - the cardiovascular pressor centre, cardiovascular depressor centre, and input region. More anatomical detail and a structural view of the caudal ventrolateral medulla (CVLM), nucleus of tractus solitarius (NTS), rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM) and nucleus ambiguus (NAm) are also provided. Feedback mechanisms in the regulation of blood pressure by the autonomic nervous system are revised, and then you look at signal inputs and ouputs. Click on the "stimulate me" buttons for animations of afferent neurones, efferent neurones and neuronal circuits, and compare bursts of action potentials using the "listen to me" buttons.

Your next task is to build a simple neuronal circuit. From a palette you create receptors and neurones (afferent neurones, sympathetic efferent neurones, parasympathetic efferent neurones, excitatory interneurones, inhibitory interneurones), and position them on a simplified template to build a functioning negative-feedback neuronal circuit. Click "raise BP" at any stage to begin the animation and see the action potentials moving around the system you have designed. Context-sensitive hints and feedback guide you in your choices. Watching the animated outcome is quite entertaining, and setting up an unworkable arrangement and watching it unfold to its logical conclusion helps to build stronger understanding and problem-solving skills.

Your main practical task is to build a model of the arterial baroreceptor reflex control of blood pressure. You select receptors and neurones as before and place them on a functional template that includes: the cardiovascular pressor centre, cardiovascular depressor centre and input region of the medulla; peripheral blood vessels; carotid sinus; carotid artery; aortic arch; vena cava; heart; parasympathetic ganglion; cervical sympathetic ganglion; thoracic sympathetic ganglion; and the cervical/thoracic, lumbar and sacral sections of the spinal cord. When you complete the model you can observe its operation and use it to answer questions from the Tasks sheet supplied. You can also get the human to stand up and see how the system maintains blood supply to the brain when posture changes, which brings us back to the initial case study.

Authors: Debbi A. Weaver, Lea Delbridge, Peter J. Harris, Tom Petrovic, Robert E. Kemm

Kidney Epithelial Transport: Proximal Tubule - Wins Single User Shipped in 4 days Cat.# MU-14 $ 33.65 ADD TO CART

This interactive tutorial focuses on how the transport of solutes occurs in the proximal tubule of the kidney and how these systems are regulated by hormones and nerves. The tutorial complements lectures and practical classes for medical, health sciences, physiology and physiotherapy students. It aims to improve understanding of:

• functional and structural relations between parts of the nephron
• filtrate composition and solute movements across the proximal tubule epithelium
• cellular mechanisms at work in a proximal tubule epithelial cell
• how transport of solutes may be limited
• how hormones can regulate solute transport.

The tutorial begins with the anatomy of the kidney and nephron. You can explore photographs and diagrams of the kidney and nephron and view enhanced electron micrographs of the proximal tubule.

Analysis of proximal tubule transport is introduced with explanations of the use of inulin and creatinine as markers for water reabsorption and how their clearance can be used to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR). You take samples to determine concentrations in tubular fluid and compare TF/P ratios along the proximal tubule of sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, glucose, amino acids, inulin, and osmotic concentration to decide whether each is reabsorbed or secreted or not reabsorbed or secreted.

You are then asked to construct a functioning proximal tubule epithelial cell capable of reabsorbing sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, glucose, amino acids and water by placing membrane transporters and channels on a cell template. Click "start cell" at any stage to begin the animation and see the ions and solutes move according to your design. Context-sensitive hints and feedback guide you toward the correct positioning of the Na+K+ATPase, Na+H+ exchanger, K+ channel, Na+HCO3- cotransporter, solute (X) transporter and Na+X cotransporter. Putting transporters in incorrect positions and watching the animated outcome is quite entertaining, and setting up an unworkable arrangement and watching it unfold to its logical conclusion helps to build stronger understanding and problem-solving skills.

You investigate the saturation of transporters in the proximal tubule through an interactive animation of the renal threshold for glucose. Various rates of glucose filtration are applied to illustrate the concept of maximum transport. The tasks include questions on diabetes.

To view an example of a control mechanism for sodium reabsorption, you apply angiotensin II to your model of a proximal tubule cell with an AT1 receptor in place. You investigate the effect of applying an AT1 blocker.

Part A of the tutorial ends with a look at the relation between filtration and reabsorption in a superficial proximal tubule.

In Part B, you investigate the control by various hormones and neurotransmitters of reabsorption of water and solutes in the proximal tubule using the cell model you constructed. The model now has basolateral receptors for ANF (atrial natriuretic factor), endothelin, insulin, angiotension II and noradrenaline. You can apply these hormones, and also AT1 antagonist (AT1-receptor blocker) and amiloride, to the cell to investigate the effects on sodium reabsorption, specifically its suppression.

Authors: Debbi Weaver, Robert Kemm, Lea Delbridge, Tom Petrovic, Peter Harris

Kidney: Glomerular Filtration - Wins Single User Shipped in 4 days Cat.# MU-15 $ 33.65 ADD TO CART

The 'Kidney: glomerular filtration' CD-ROM is a tutorial program designed to complement medical and health sciences courses that focus on human and animal kidney functions. The tutorial program offers interactive simulations that actively engage students and accelerate understanding of the factors influencing glomerular filtration.

Students can investigate the effects of six factors that commonly alter the rate of glomerular filtration, namely: blood pressure; sympathetic nervous activity; hormones, especially angiotensin II; the effectiveness of the filtration barrier; plasma protein content; pressure in the proximal tubule and Bowman's capsule.

Authors: Tom Petrovic, Cobern Ott and Peter J. Harris

Secretory Epithelia - Wins Single User Shipped in 4 days Cat.# MU-16 $ 33.65 ADD TO CART

This interactive tutorial focuses on the cellular transport processes involved in the production of secretions by different organs of the body. It is designed to complement a medical or health science course. The five independent sections may be completed separately or worked through in sequence.

The first section is an introduction to secretion and covers the basic process of 2-stage secretion and the effect of flow rate on secretory fluid composition.

The section on sweat includes an interactive exercise building a cell model and control mechanisms, and covers the generation of a transepithelial current loop.

The section on saliva includes an interactive exercise on flow rates and fluid composition, and animated demonstrations of cell transport processes and control mechanisms.

Pancreatic secretions are covered in a section which includes introductory functional anatomy and animated demonstrations of cell transport processes and control mechanisms.

The final section describes cystic fibrosis as an example of a genetic mutation which produces different changes in secretions at different sites in the body. It includes introductory information on cystic fibrosis mutations, and animated demonstrations of cell transport processes in airway epithelia, both with and without cystic fibrosis. (Cystic fibrosis is used as a recurrent example of impaired secretion throughout all modules.)

All chapters include questions designed to revise and extend the material covered in the tutorial.

Authors: Debbi A. Weaver, Robert E. Kemm, David Cook, Peter J. Harris, Tom Petrovic

Pharmacokinetics - Wins   Mac Student Version Shipped in 4 days Cat.# MU-10ST $ 24.55 ADD TO CART

A Pharmacokinetics Tutorial

Pharmacokinetics Tutorial manages to introduce pharmacokinetics in an approach that is at once user-friendly and socially responsible. The on-screen tutorial begins with a case study that has an all too familiar theme, "An Evening at the Pub". You are invited to join our fictional subject and also be "breathalysed"; results are shown based on the values you enter for body weight, timing, meals eaten, and number of standard beers consumed.

The concepts of dose, volume of distribution and clearance are introduced and explained using meaningful analogies. You are challenged at various stages by interactive questions. Feedback and hints are given. Topics include: routes of administration and types of preparations; fastest entry into the plasma; conceptual calculations of dose, volume of distribution and plasma concentration; correlation between volume of distribution and where a drug is distributed in the body; calculations of volume of distribution for heparin, alcohol and digoxin; conceptual calculations of clearance rate.

The section on pharmacokinetic models uses the interactive simulator, which allows you to vary the dose, volume of distribution and clearance and then plots graphs for you of plasma concentration versus time.

You undertake three investigations on first-order kinetics. First you alter the dose of a drug given intravenously to observe its effect on the change in plasma concentration with time. Then you investigate the effects of altering volume of distribution and clearance. In each of the investigations you select initial values, obtain graphs of plasma concentration, and answer questions based on your interpretation of the graphs. You should achieve a good understanding of the relationship between half-life, dose, volume of distribution and clearance.

Zero-order kinetics returns us to the case study. You track our fictional subject's blood alcohol concentration through the night and then use the simulator to investigate the effect of varying the dose of ethanol. The Tutorial ends with a comparison of first-order and zero-order kinetics and the relationship between rate of elimination, plasma concentration and half-life.

Authors: Dr James Ziogas and Dr Michael Lew, Dr Gregor Kennedy and Kevin Sweeney

DNA Explorer - Wins Student Version Shipped in 4 days Cat.# MU-7ST $ 24.55 ADD TO CART

An ability to access and analyse biologically relevant data is essential for biomedical scientists - there are few, if any, experiments undertaken these days that do not involve some element of online data analysis, ranging from literature and DNA sequence searches to 3D molecular modelling. However, even simple analysis tasks often require many different software packages and databases to be used in a co-ordinated manner.

Students begin by exploring a "virtual laboratory" where they are presented with a microbiological problem - a suspected case of smallpox. Background information is included in the program but in order to solve the problem students much investigate DNA sequences using global biology databases. DNA explorer provides a framework for students to access the relevant databases, interpret their findings and consider their implications.

Authors: Richard Strugnell, Brendan Crabb, Carol Ginns, Terry Judd, Gregor Kennedy and Mike Keppell

Introduction to Cardiac Arrhythmias - Wins   Mac Single User Shipped in 4 days Cat.# MU-23 $ 42.70 ADD TO CART

Introduction to Cardiac Arrhythmias is designed to help you to develop beginning level skills in interpreting and analysing cardiac rhythm disturbances (cardiac arrhythmias).

The program was originally developed for students enrolled in subjects within the human sciences discipline. Therefore, you should note that all rhythm strips contained in the program have been recorded in adult humans in the acute care setting.

Animations have been used to link the altered electrocardiographic features of common arrhythmias to specific impulse formation or conduction abnormality. This approach will assist you to recognise cardiac rhythm disturbances and relate them to the altered impulse formation of conduction.

Authors: Jacqui Behan and David Glanville

Patient Care Skills - Wins Student Version Shipped in 8 days Cat.# TCP-1ST $120.00 ADD TO CART

Patient Care Skills on CD-ROM is a fully interactive courseware training program, designed for any educational curriculum, which includes patient care training. Ideal for nursing, home health, or multi-skill patient care. Students can learn and be evaluated on the basics of patient care including personal care skills, vital signs, toileting, intake and output, transfers, and much more.

This stimulating and entertaining format maintains interest along with developing critical thinking and problem solving skills. The program, which includes OBRA requirements for nursing assistants, can be used for skill training, laboratory review, and validation of skills. A complete course management system allows the instructor to maintain records and documentation of program scores and completion. Student and Instructor’s Versions available through Total Care Programming.

Patient Care Skills CD-ROM includes questions and content on all the following:

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Patient Care Skills II - Wins Student Version Shipped in 8 days Cat.# TCP-2ST $120.00 ADD TO CART

Patient Care Skills Level II is an educational program designed for the training of allied health professionals, including Medical Assistants and Nurses. This interactive CD-ROM includes a complete Instructor's Resource Guide to facilitate integrating this courseware into your curriculum. Users will love the highly animated training, video, graphics, and audio, not to mention critical thinking questions. You will love the ability to view and review each of your student's progress through a free course management system. Patient Care Skills Level II is more in-depth skill training with features of Patient Care Skill Level I plus more...

Features of the Program:

• Objectives, assessment and planning, interventions, evaluation, and review for each section (module).
• Highly interactive and animated training modules with video, photos, graphics, and sound.
• Scenario based critical thinking questions, skill review in varying formats; and NANDA diagnosing included in the review section for nursing.
• Units of study and features of the program which can be determined by the instructor.
• Course management of each student's progress.
• Printable reports, study guides, and PowerPoint presentations.

Units of Study:

• Isolation Precautions
• Basics of Medical/Surgical Asepsis
• Caring for a Client with an IV
• Therapeutic Positioning
• Safety Restraints
• Mobility and Fall Precautions
• Measurements n Practice
• Vital Signs
• Specimen Collection

Infection Control for Health Care and Nursing - Wins Student Version Shipped in 8 days Cat.# TCP-3ST $110.00 ADD TO CART

This CD-ROM was designed by an educator, for students and instructors in any health care training program. The program includes all aspects of Infection Control such as; standard precautions, chain of infection, isolation, infectious diseases, including bloodborne pathogens, protective garments, and asepsis. 

Written according to the 1996 Centres for Disease Control data, individuals in any field of health care or nursing will find this interactive program interesting and educational. Each screen of the program provides photo, text, chart, animation, video, and an interactive question. In addition, the program has a glossary, audio pronunciations, search capability, and an exam with student score recording. This easy to use program can be used for individual instruction, lesson introduction, lecture reinforcement, laboratory assistance, or small and large group presentations.

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Oxygen Therapy and Aerosolized Treatment - Wins Student Version Shipped in 8 days Cat.# TCP-4ST $120.00 ADD TO CART

Providing Oxygen Therapy and Aerosolized Treatments on CD-ROM is a courseware-training program that provides an interesting and entertaining approach to learning oxygen therapy and the most commonly administered aerosolized treatments. Authored and presented by Bruce Colbert MS, RRT, Associate Professor and Allied Health Director at University of Pittsburgh, Johnston, PA, this program can be used for cross-training or multi-skill training of current employees or students.

This easy to use program will make a great adjunct to your current educational program or can be used independently to document proficiency in providing oxygen therapy and aerosolized treatments. Student, Instructor, and Network Versions available.

Key Features:

• Provides cross-training for current health care providers.
• Information is provided in an interesting and entertaining fashion.
• Pre and Post testing.
• Full of video, audio, and animation for your visual learners

Obstetrical Care Drill - Practice & Review - Wins Student Version Shipped in 8 days Cat.# TCP-5ST $130.00 ADD TO CART

Obstetrical Care Drill - Practice and Review includes various methods to study and review obstetrical care nursing information. Over 400 terms and definitions along with hundreds of interactive review questions. Questions are situational, with a variety of formats including matching and multiple choice. Graphics, photos, and audio provide an entertaining as well as educational way to learn Obstetrical Care. Students can choose to review separate units or the entire contents. Games included for one or two players or teams, which makes the learning even more fun for your students. This CD-ROM could be used for student training, as a classroom resource, review of materials, preparation for competency testing or to document unit completion.

Units of Study:

• Structure and function of the Human Reproductive System
• The Prenatal Client
• Nursing Care of Women with Complications during pregnancy
• Nursing Care of the Client in Labour and Delivery
• Nursing Care of the Postpartum Patient
• Nursing Care of the Newborn
• Caring for the At-Risk Newborn
• General Obstetrics Review

ECG Basics - Wins Student Version Shipped in 8 days Cat.# TCP-6ST $120.00 ADD TO CART

ECG Basics multimedia interactive courseware training CD-ROM can be used for individual self paced instruction, small and large group presentations, laboratory review or training, or as a resource for your own educational program. It comes with numerous educational/training videos and animation's, usable resources for presentation programs, interactive questions, and 2 documented and recordable exams. 

This program is full of information on subjects including anatomy and physiology of the heart, understanding and performing an ECG and its components, cardiovascular diseases and medications, continuous monitoring, normal and abnormal rhythms, cardiac emergencies, and diagnostic tests. Educators and students for any of the following programs will find ECG Basics a valuable resource and training tool: Medical Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Nursing Assistants, ECG technicians, Emergency Health Care Personnel, Patient Care Technicians, Multi-skilled Employees, UnLicenced Assistive personnel, Licenced vocational nurses, Licenced practical nurses, and Registered nurses.

Interactive Functional Anatomy DVD-ROM - Wins   Mac Student Version Shipped in 8 days Cat.# PR-NST3 $170.00 ADD TO CART To view sample screens CLICK HERE to go to the Human Anatomy Section. Use your browser BACK button to return to this page.

 Interactive Functional Anatomy contains a complete 3D model of the entire skeleton with muscles, ligaments, bones, arteries, and nerves, all presented in eight different views. Through the use of advanced medical imaging and computer graphic techniques, every visible feature has been labelled and provides access to an extensive range of full text articles on bones, muscles, and ligaments. Each article describes proximal and distal attachments, blood supply, innervation, function in open and closed kinetic chain, and common injuries.

Interactive Functional Anatomy also incorporates a wide selection of interactive functions and advanced animations. Each 3D anatomical feature and its corresponding text article provides a link to attachments, patient information, surface anatomy movies, and 3D animations of muscle function, that can be fully rotated. Moreover, a selection of complex interactive animations, based on motion capture data and electromyography, has been included, which show common activities such as push ups and walking.

Complete Human Anatomy Series DVD-ROM - Wins Student Version Shipped in 8 days Cat.# PR-NST21 $270.00 ADD TO CART

Includes the programs Interactive Hand, Interactive Shoulder, Interactive Foot & Ankle, Interactive Head & Neck, Interactive Spine, Interactive Knee, Interactive Hip, Interactive Thorax & Abdomen, & Interactive Pelvis & Perineum - Male & Female.

The Student Version is available for windows only and is supplied on DVD-ROM. It is active for 2 years only, but can be re-activated at the end of the 2 years for an additional fee. During the 2 years you also have access to the on-line version which includes additional content, correlation of the 3D model with MRI, tests and quizzes.