Chronic Lung Disease

#1 - Review of Respiratory Physiology

I. Organization of the Respiratory System

II. Structure and Function of the Respiratory Pump

III. Ventilation and Lung Mechanics

A. Lung Volumes and Capacities
B. Alveolar Ventilation

IV. Gas Exchange

A. Diffusion
B. Effects of Hypoventilation and Hyperventilation
C. Ventilation and Perfusion Matching

V. Gas Transport

A. Oxygen
B. Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve
C. Carbon Dioxide

VI. Transport of Hydrogen Ions

VII. Neural Control of Respiration

A. Control of Ventilation during Exercise

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the physiology of the respiratory system as it relates to gas exchange between an individual and the external environment.
   

#2 - Pulmonary Function Interpretation

• Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing
• Spirometry and Volume-Time Curves
• Classification of Severity of Airflow Obstruction
• Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Disease Physiology
• Lung Volumes and Capacities – Normal and in Disease States
• Review of pulmonary function cases

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Explain indications for pulmonary function testing and the basic interpretive paradigm.

#3 - Bronchoscopy

• Introduction to Bronchoscopy
• History – Rigid and Flexible
• Indications, Contraindications, and Problems
• Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
• Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
• Contribution to Current Lung Cancer Management
• Conclusions

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. This Webinar is a multidisciplinary presentation designed for health care professionals with a clinical interest in diseases of the chest and lungs. The participant will proceed through a series of case-based learning objectives designed to teach basic knowledge of lung imaging. At the conclusion of this program, the participant should be able to discuss the basic concepts of chest imaging as well as radiographic features of specific lung diseases.
   

#4 - Use of CT Scans for Dx Chronic Lung Disease

• Basic concepts of chest imaging including the clinical indications for x-rays and CT scans.
• Common anatomical relationships in CT scans including lung lobes, mediastinum, heart and great vessels.
• Distinguishing features of “airspace disease” and “interstitial disease”
• Typical radiographic features of COPD
• Typical radiographic features of pneumonia
• Typical radiographic features of pulmonary fibrosis
• Typical radiographic features of lung cancer

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will be able to confidently:

1. Explain the indications and contraindications for bronchoscopy.
2. Differentiate between diagnostic bronchoscopy and therapeutic bronchoscopy and its contribution to lung cancer management.

#5 - The Keys to Managing COPD

• Basis for respiratory failure in patients with severe COPD
• Recognizing impending respiratory failure; typical precipitants.
• End-of-life/ethical issues when considering life-sustaining treatments.
• Non-invasive ventilation: modes, masks, parameters, and success rates.
• Invasive mechanical ventilation
• Dynamic hyperinflation and autoPEEP
• Barotrauma
• Hypotension due to ventilation
• Ventilator settings
• Liberation from the ventilator
• Tracheostomy
• Prognosis following mechanical ventilation for COPD exacerbations.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the role of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in chronic lung disease, including indications, how to do it well, and how to return the patient to spontaneous breathing.

#6 - Mechanical Ventilation

• Dynamic Hyperinflation
• Treatment of Dynamic Hyperinflation
• Use of Bronchodilators; How COPD Differs from Asthma
• Role of corticosteroids in the Management of COPD
• Nonpharmacologic Interventions for COPD

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, the participant will be able to confidently:

1. Explain dynamic hyperinflation and its treatment.
2. Describe pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments of COPD.

Accreditation Information

Academy Medical Systems is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14413, , and with the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-19 for 9 hours. AMS is listed on CE Broker.

Iowa Nurses - The Iowa Board of Nurses will recognize the recorded webinars as a home study program. They recognize our ANCC approved provider status as well as our CA and Fl Board of Nursing provider approval for home study products for nurses in Iowa.

All other states recognize our approved provider status listed in the above text for continuing education credit for nurses.

Respiratory Therapist – This program has been approved for 9 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 271318000.

Dietitians – Academy Medical Systems is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 9 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this material.

Exercise Physiologist – ACSM recognizes AMS’s approved provider status with the ANCC and will honor continuing education hour for Certified Exercise Physiologist recertification purposes.

Physical Therapists – Please check with your state board to verify their requirements regarding pre-approval of continuing education programs.

Occupational Therapists – Occupational Therapist will receive 9, continuing education hours for completion this program and a test score of 70% or better. AMS is an approved provider for the AOTA , provider # 5470.  This course is an intermediate education level.

Certified Athletic Trainers – Academy Medical Systems is recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. 9 hours will be awarded at the completion of this program.

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