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Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics
2008 - Orlando, FL
September 15-17, 2008
Agenda & Schedule
Objectives:
Apply basic knowledge of Cardiorespiratory and Pathophysiology
while performing:
- Diagnostic pulmonary function testing
- Cardiorespiratory exercise testing
- Nutritional assessment
Recognize Clinical Indications and Applications of:
- Basic Pulmonary Function Testing
- Pre and Post Bronchodilator Testing
- Cardiorespiratory Exercise Testing
- Indirect Calorimetry
Understand the Methodology Applied for:
- Spirometry
- Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Volumes
- Plethysmography
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- Pulmonary Mechanics
- Gas Exchange Tests
- Indirect Calorimetry
- Oscillatory Resistance
- Developing Quality Systems
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| Monday |
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| 7:00 am |
Registration / Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am |
Introduction - Carl Mottram |
| 8:15 am |
Introduction to Lung Volumes - Gregg Ruppel |
| 9:00 am |
Spirometry - Sue Blonshine |
| 10:00 am |
BREAK |
| 10:30 am |
DLco - Diffusing Capacity - Mike Snow,
Jack Wanger |
| 12:00 pm |
LUNCH |
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Track I |
Track II |
| 1:00 pm |
Plethysmography (TGV and Raw)
- Sue Blonshine & Mike Snow |
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- David Kaminsky & Carl Mottram |
| 3:00 pm |
BREAK |
BREAK |
| 3:15 |
Plethysmography (continued) |
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (continued) |
| 5:00 pm |
Optional Equipment Hands-On |
Optional Equipment Hands-On |
| 6:00 pm |
ADJOURN |
ADJOURN |
| Tuesday |
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| 7:30 am |
Continental Breakfast |
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Track
I |
Track
II |
| 8:00 am |
REPEAT of Plethysmography (TGV
& RAW)
- Sue Blonshine & Mike Snow |
REPEAT of Cardiopulmonary Exercise
Testing
- David Kaminsky & Carl Mottram |
| 10:00 am |
BREAK |
BREAK |
| 10:15 am |
Plethysmography (continued) |
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
(continued) |
| 12:00 pm |
LUNCH |
LUNCH |
| 1:00 pm |
Dilutional Lung Volumes:
Methodology, Performance Standards, Indications, & Demonstration
- Gregg Ruppel |
Methacholine Challenge
(Lecture & Demonstration)
- Jack Wanger |
| 2:45 pm |
BREAK |
BREAK |
| 3:00 pm |
Repeat of
Methacholine Challenge
(Lecture & Demonstration)
- Jack Wanger |
Exercise/EVH Challenge
(Lecture and demonstration)
- Gregg Ruppel |
| 4:45 pm |
Optional: Hands-on Equipment |
Optional: Hands-on Equipment |
| 5:30 pm |
ADJOURN |
ADJOURN |
| Wednesday |
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| 7:30 am |
Continental Breakfast |
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Track
I |
Track
II |
| 8:00 am |
Basic "How To" for
Spirometry, DLco, Lung Volumes
- Sue Blonshine, Jack Wanger, &
Gregg Ruppel |
Indirect Calorimetry
- Mike Snow |
| 10:00 am |
BREAK |
BREAK |
| 10:15 am |
Developing and Implementing a Quality Control Program
- Sue Blonshine |
Oscillatory Resistance
- David Kaminsky |
| 11:00 am |
Understanding the NBRC Exam
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- Gregg Ruppel |
Respiratory Pressures (MIP/MEP/P100s)
- Carl Mottram |
| 11:30 am |
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6 Minute Walk
- Carl Mottram |
| 12:00 pm |
LUNCH |
| 1:00 pm |
Test Sequencing & Protocols - Sue Blonshine,
Mike Snow, Carl Mottram, & Jack Wanger |
| 1:20 pm |
Pros/Cons: Exhaled Nitric Oxide - David Kaminsky & Carl Mottram |
| 1:40 pm |
Pros/Cons: Bronchodilator - Mike Snow & Gregg Ruppel |
| 2:00 pm |
Predicted Values & Reference Equations
in Pulmonary Diagnostics - Gregg Ruppel |
| 2:45 pm |
BREAK |
| 3:00 pm |
Pulmonary Function Interpretive Schemes
- David Kaminsky & Mike Snow |
| 4:00 pm |
Bringing it All Together (Case Studies)
- All Faculty |
| 5:00 pm |
ADJOURN |
Faculty:
Susan Blonshine, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, AE-C,
TechEd
David Kaminsky, MD, University of Vermont
Carl Mottram, BA, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Function Labs
& Rehabilitation
Gregg Ruppel, MEd, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, St. Louis University Health Science Center
Michael G. Snow, RPFT, Medical Graphics Corporation
Jack Wanger, MSc, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc.
Accreditation
- This course has been approved for 23 CRCE Category I credits from
the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
- Certificates of completion will be distributed on-site at the conclusion
of the seminar on Wednesday.
- To receive AARC credit, your AARC member number must be included in
your registration. It is the responsibility of the participant
to obtain equivalent credits from any other organization.
Tuition:
- $690.00
- Includes course syllabus, continental breakfast, breaks and lunch.
- Tuition is due in full at the time of registration
Registration
Form
Date and Location:
Cancellations:
- Written cancellation must be received on or before August
14th, 2008 in order to receive a refund, less a $75.00 processing
fee. Thereafter, no refunds will be provided.
Note: Topics, faculty, presentation times, and schedule are subject
to change without further notice.
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