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Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics 2011 - Las Vegas, Nevada - October 3-5, 2011

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
  • Pulmonary Mechanics
  • Gas Exchange Tests
  • Indirect Calorimetry
  • Oscillatory Resistance
  • Developing Quality Systems
 
Monday
7:00am Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:00am Introduction 
- Carl Mottram
8:15am Overview of Pulmonary Function Testing
- Gregg Ruppel
9:00am Spirometry
- Susan Blonshine
10:00am BREAK
10:30am DLco - Diffusing Capacity
- Mike Snow, Jack Wanger
12:00pm LUNCH
  Track I Track II
1:00pm Plethysmography (TGV and Raw)
- Susan Blonshine & Mike Snow
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- David Kaminsky & Carl Mottram
3:00pm BREAK BREAK
3:15pm Plethysmography (continued) Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (continued)
5:00pm Hands-On / Meet the Faculty Hands-On / Meet the Faculty
6:00pm ADJOURN
   
 
Tuesday
7:30am Continental Breakfast
  Track I Track II
8:00am REPEAT of Plethysmography (TGV & RAW)
- Susan Blonshine & Mike Snow
REPEAT of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- David Kaminsky & Carl Mottram
10:00am BREAK BREAK
10:15am Plethysmography (continued) Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (continued)
12:00pm LUNCH LUNCH
1:00pm Dilutional Lung Volumes: Methodology, Performance Standards, Indications, & Demonstration
- Gregg Ruppel
Inhaled Bronchial Challenges
- Jack Wanger
2:45pm BREAK BREAK
3:00pm Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing Considerations and Strategies
- Susan Blonshine and Jack Wanger
Exercise/EVH Challenge
(Lecture and demonstration)
- Gregg Ruppel
4:45pm Hands-on Equipment / Meet the Faculty Hands-on Equipment / Meet the Faculty
5:45pm ADJOURN
   
 
Wednesday
7:30am Continental Breakfast
  Track I Track II
8:00am Basic "How To" for Spirometry, DLco, Lung Volumes    
- Susan Blonshine, Jack Wanger & Gregg Ruppel
Indirect Calorimetry
- Mike Snow
10:00am BREAK BREAK
10:15am Understanding the NBRC Exam
- Gregg Ruppel
Oscillatory Resistance
- David Kaminsky
11:00am Developing and Implementing a Quality Control Program
- Susan Blonshine
Respiratory Pressures (MIP/MEP/P100s)
- Carl Mottram
11:30am 6 Minute Walk
- Carl Mottram
12:00pm BOX LUNCH BOX LUNCH
12:30pm The ABC's of ABG's - Basic Concepts Through Interpretation
- David Kaminsky & Carl Mottram
1:30pm Predicted Values & Reference Equations in Pulmonary Diagnostics
- Gregg Ruppel
2:15pm BREAK BREAK
2:30pm Pulmonary Function Interpretive Schemes   
- David Kaminsky & Mike Snow
3:30pm 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 by the AARC* for 23.5 continuing education contact hours.
    * American Association for Respiratory Care

  • 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: 
  • $700.00

  • Includes course syllabus, MEDGRAPHICS tote bag, continental breakfast, breaks and lunch.

  • Tuition is due in full at the time of registration
     
    registration form Registration Form


Date and Location:
  • October 3-5, 2011

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

  • New York-New York Hotel and Casino
    3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

    Room Rate: $75 +  $15 resort fee + tax per night
    Rate includes Guest Room Internet Access and Daily Fitness Center Access
    Discounted room rate valid until September 9, 2011.

    To make room reservations, call (800) 693-6763, Option 2

    When calling to make hotel reservations, request the "MEDGRAPHICS Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics Seminar, Group Code: SCMEDG0911" group name to receive the discounted seminar room rate. Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to identify their affiliation at the time the reservation is made.

    OR

    Use the following link to make hotel reservations online:
    https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=010&host=offer&code=MCDS*
    *link opens in new window


Cancellations:
  • Written cancellation must be received on or before August 3rd, 2011 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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