Pulmonology Archives

Pulmonary Hypertension

Define the different groups of PH and describe a diagnostic approach to evaluating a patient with new PH.

Ventilators Part 2: Assessing Pulmonary Mechanics in a Ventilated Patient

Apply principles of pulmonary mechanics and learn a step-wise approach to trouble shooting a peak pressure alarm.

Ventilators on the Fly

Learn about the most common ventilator modes and how to differentiate between them and the basics of assessing a patient's oxygenation, ventilation, and respiratory mechanics.

COPD – Outpatient Management

Case-based application of highest value COPD chronic therapies and evidence-based outpatient management of COPD exacerbations. (45 minutes)

Community Acquired Pneumonia

Evaluate and manage a patient with CAP - determine severity and site of management, identify risk factors for resistant pathogens and adjust empiric antibiotics based on risk factors.

Acid Base Disorders

Develop an approach to identifying acid-base disorders and practice the interpretation of ABGs through a series of cases (45 minutes).

Evaluate a patient with a pleural effusion. Differentiate between transudative and exudative effusions using Light's criteria. Learn to interpret the cell count and specialized testing to further narrow your differential. Differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated parapneumonic effusions and how this impacts management.