Monday, March 16
Course Agenda
8:00 am–8:50 am |
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Overview of Disease ManagementTimothy Myers MBA RRT-NPS FAARC , Irving TXThis presentation will identify the key components to a comprehensive disease management program and discuss the necessary skills of an effective disease manager. Speaker sponsored by |
8:55 am–9:45 am |
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Pathophysiology and Assessment of COPDRichard H Casaburi MD MEng PhD, Torrance CAThis presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and assessment components of COPD. Speaker sponsored by |
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9:45 am–10:00 am |
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Break |
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10:00 am–10:50 am |
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Pathophysiology and Assessment of Pulmonary FibrosisTrina M Limberg BS RRT FAARC MAACVPR, San Diego CAThis presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and assessment components of pulmonary fibrosis. Speaker sponsored by |
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10:55 am–11:45 am |
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Pathophysiology and Assessment of AsthmaBradley E Chipps MD, Sacramento CAThis presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and assessment components of asthma. Speaker sponsored by |
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11:45 am–12:10 pm |
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Lunch Provided |
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12:10 pm–1:00 pm |
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Pathophysiology and Assessment of Pulmonary HypertensionShawna L Strickland PhD RRT-NPS RRT-ACCS FAARC, Irving TXThis presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and assessment components of pulmonary hypertension. Speaker sponsored by |
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1:05 pm–1:55 pm |
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Pathophysiology and Assessment of Cystic FibrosisDabney M Eidson BS RRT-NPS, Augusta GAThis presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and assessment components of Cystic Fibrosis. Speaker sponsored by |
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1:55 pm–2:10 pm |
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Break |
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2:10 pm–3:00 pm |
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Pulmonary Function TestingCurt Merriman BA RRT CPFT, Burnsville MNThis presentation will assist the participant in differentiating the various types of pulmonary function tests and their use among the disease processes discussed in the course as well as identifying disease severity based on pulmonary function test results. Recommended resource for this session: ATS/ERS Standards for Pulmonary Function Testing Speaker sponsored by |
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3:05 pm–3:55 pm |
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Pharmacologic InterventionsSarah L Varekojis PhD RRT, Westerville OHThis presentation will discuss currently available pulmonary medications and their indications, delivery methods, and medication interaction. Speaker sponsored by |
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4:00 pm–4:50 pm |
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Supplemental Oxygen AdministrationThomas J Kallstrom MBA RRT FAARC, Irving TXThis presentation will describe the physiologic benefit of supplemental oxygen while also assisting the health care professional in differentiating between home systems and determining the appropriate delivery system to meet patient need. AARC Guide to Portable Oxygen Concentrators (2013) Speaker sponsored by |