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Video DVD Programs:

PHY007:
Suturing and Excision Techniques


PHY008:
Excisions and Common Wound Repairs


PHY009:
Common Office Dermatologic Procedures


PHY010:
Learning No-Scalpel Vasectomy
 
PHY011:
No-Scalpel Vasectomy


PHY012:
Removal of Condyloma with Radiofrequency


PHY013:
The Basics of Radiofrequency Surgery


PHY014:
How to Perform Skin Biopsies


PHY015:
Billing/Coding for Dermatologic Procedures


PHY016
Learning to Work with BOTOX®


PHY017:
Working with Collagen and Newer Tissue Filler


PHY018:
Hospitalist Procedures:  DVD/CD Collection 1

PHY019:
Hospitalist Procedures:  DVD/CD Collection 2

 

 

 

 
Suturing and Excision Techniques:
Exercises on Pig’s Feet
 
Product ID: PHY007      
Presenter: John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 99 Min.      

Price:

$124.95 Be sure to check out monthly specials!

Description: This program reviews common laceration repair and excisional techniques. It is didactic and uses pig’s feet to demonstrate various types of closures including the deep inverted stitch, mattress stitches, simple interrupteds, running subcuticular and corner stitches. Is also demonstrates advancement flaps and Z-Y plasties.  
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Excisions and Common Wound Repairs: Patient Cases  
Product ID: PHY008      
Presenter John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 75 Min.      
Price: $119.95 Be sure to check out monthly specials!  
Description: This program illustrates many of the more common dermatologic excisions and repairs performed routinely in the office. It is less didactic than the "Suturing and Excision Techniques” program. Procedures are performed on live patients. Shaves of seborrheic keratoses and benign nevus removal, leg nodule excision, sebaceous cyst removal, and basal cell carcinoma excision with interrupted suture repairs are demonstrated. Use of the corner/half buried mattress stitch and running stitch closures are also shown.    
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Common Office Dermatologic Procedures:
Patient Cases
 
Product ID: PHY009      
Presenter John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 2 Hr.
49 Min.
     
Price: $179.95    
Description: Office dermatologic procedures performed on live patients are demonstrated. This program is not a didactic lecture but rather, shows the techniques of candida injection of warts; cautery and curettement of verruca; use of a comedone extractor; removal of skin tags, and a pedunculated seborrheic; treatment of seborrheic keratoses, cherry hemangiomas, lentigoes, actinic keratoses; removal of cysts and nevi; punch and shave biopsies; treatment of BCC'S; examples of residual scarring after cautery and curettement; removal of genital warts; treatment for molluscum contagiosum and spider vein ablation.  
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Learning No-Scalpel Vasectomy  
Product ID: PHY010      
Presenter John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 69 Min.      
Price: $159.95 Be sure to check out monthly specials!  
Description: This program reviews the no-scalpel vasectomy procedure using a realistic model which emphasizes key points. One actual vasectomy performed on a patient will be demonstrated. Just the pearls provided alone make the program well worth the cost.  
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No-Scalpel Vasectomy:  6 Patient Cases  
Product ID: PHY011      
Presenter John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 85 Min.      
Price: $99.95 Be sure to check out monthly specials!  
Description: This is a perfect complement to the “Learning No-Scalpel Vasectomy” program. Six patient cases are used to demonstrate the technique and pearls taught on the vasectomy model. Each case helps to reinforce key principles. Dr. Li’s and Dr. Wilson’s no-scalpel clamps are both demonstrated.  
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Removal of Condyloma with Radiofrequency (electro) Surgery  
Product ID: PHY012      
Presenter John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 33 Min.      
Price: $124.95    
Description: Many options are available to treat condyloma. One of the quickest and most effective ways is radiofrequency (electro) surgery. Using the same technology as used for the LEEP procedure, warts can be removed in the office for both men and women with excellent efficacy, minimal scarring, and little down time. The procedure is reimbursed very well by most insurers and is cost-effective considering the cost of topicals available. This program shows three cases of condyloma removal in women, two in men and reviews the basics of removal.  
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The Basics of Radiofrequency Surgery  
Product ID: PHY013      
Presenter John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 82 Min.      
Price: $124.95    
Description: Knowing the techniques of radiofrequency or modern electrosurgery is an indispensable skill for the primary care clinician. Whether it’s removing a mole, performing a matrixectomy, ablating telangiectasias, or cauterizing a bleeder, it is essential to know the basics. This program discusses the various techniques and uses beef steak for demonstration. This is followed by actual patient demonstrations of each technique discussed.  
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How to Perform Skin Biopsies  
Product ID: PHY014      
Presenter John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 80 Min.      
Price: $124.95    
Description: This program reviews the various methods of performing skin biopsy including punch, shave, and curettement. Excisional techniques are available in separate video programs, "Suturing and Excision Techniques: Exercises on Pig’s Feet" and "Excisions and Common Wound Repairs: Patient Cases". The biopsy techniques are first reviewed and demonstrated on pig's feet, then followed by human case examples. A full discussion of indications, equipment, method, and post-operative care are included.  
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Billing/Coding for Dermatologic Procedures  
Product ID: PHY015      
Presenter John L. Pfenninger,   M.D., FAAFP  
Length: 36 Min.      
Price: $124.95    
Description: Billing and coding for dermatologic procedures is extremely complex. Knowing how to properly code and bill for some of the most common procedures performed every day in the office can make a huge difference in the bottom line at the end of the year. Pearls on billing for excisions, biopsies, destruction of lesions, etc., are spread throughout the program. Not only is the program helpful for the clinician, but it is essential for the novice and experienced coding and billing specialist.  
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Learning to Work with BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A): A Guide for Clinicians  
Product ID: PHY016      
Presenter

Paul A. Fox, M.D.

 
Length: 75 Min.      
Price: $249.95 Be sure to check out monthly specials!  
Description: Botulinum Toxin Type A injection is the most frequent non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in the USA today. Providing this simple procedure for your patients is not that difficult. This program reviews what every physician needs to know before beginning BOTOX® injections. It is also a very helpful review for physicians currently using BOTOX®.  
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Working with Collagen and Newer Tissue Fillers:  A Guide for Clinicians  
Product ID: PHY017      
Presenter

Paul A. Fox, M.D.

 
Length: 39 Min.      
Price: $249.95 Be sure to check out monthly specials!  
Description: Using collagen to enhance patient appearance is as much an artistic talent as it is a medical procedure. This program reviews techniques that every physician needs to know for injecting collagen as well as the newest hyaluronic acid tissue fillers. Many pearls and helpful hints will not only help the physician get started with injections but also improve current techniques.  
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Hospitalist Procedures:  DVD/CD Collection 1  
Product ID: PHY018      
Presenter

Joseph S. Esherick, M.D. FAAFP

 
Length: 39 Min.      
Price: $200.00 Be sure to check out monthly specials!  
Description: This DVD contains six procedural videos which demonstrate the proper technique for performing a subclavian vein catheter insertion, an internal jugular vein catheter insertion, a femoral vein catheter insertion, initiation of bilevel positive airway pressure ventilation, performing a pulmonary artery catheter insertion and a radial arterial line insertion. The supplemental CD contains text documents that describe the indications, contraindications, complications, data interpretation and technique for each videotaped procedure. In addition, the CD contains information about informed consent, procedural sedation, airway assessment, hemodynamic monitoring and an introduction to mechanical ventilation.  
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Hospitalist Procedures:  DVD/CD Collection 2  
Product ID: PHY019      
Presenter

Joseph S. Esherick, M.D. FAAFP

 
Length: 31 Min.      
Price: $200.00 Be sure to check out monthly specials!  
Description: This DVD contains seven procedural videos which demonstrate the proper technique for oral endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airway insertion, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis and tube thoracostomy. The supplemental CD contains text documents that describe the indications, contraindications, complications, data interpretation and technique for each videotaped procedure. In addition, the CD contains information about informed consent, procedural sedation, intermediate airways, intubation adjuncts and airway assessment.  
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