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Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics 2010 - Orlando, Florida - October 11-13, 2010

  Disney Vacations
   

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  
7:00 am Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:00 am Introduction - Carl Mottram
8:15 am Introduction to Lung Volumes - Gregg Ruppel
9:00 am Spirometry - Susan Blonshine
10:00 am BREAK
10:30 am DLco - Diffusing Capacity - Mike Snow, Jack Wanger
12:00 pm LUNCH
  Track I Track II
1:00 pm Plethysmography (TGV and Raw)
- Susan 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 / Meet the Faculty Optional Equipment Hands-On / Meet the Faculty
6:00 pm ADJOURN ADJOURN

Tuesday    
7:30 am Continental Breakfast  
  Track I Track II
8:00 am REPEAT of Plethysmography (TGV & RAW)
- Susan 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 Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing Considerations and Strategies
- Susan Blonshine and Jack Wanger
Exercise/EVH Challenge
(Lecture and demonstration)
- Gregg Ruppel
4:45 pm Optional: Hands-on Equipment Optional: Hands-on Equipment
5:45 pm ADJOURN ADJOURN

Wednesday    
7:30 am Continental Breakfast
  Track I Track II
8:00 am Basic "How To" for Spirometry, DLco, Lung Volumes
- Susan Blonshine, Jack Wanger, &
Gregg Ruppel
Indirect Calorimetry
- Mike Snow
10:00 am BREAK BREAK
10:15 am Developing and Implementing a Quality Control Program
- Susan Blonshine
Oscillatory Resistance
- David Kaminsky
11:00 am Understanding the NBRC Exam -
- Gregg Ruppel
Respiratory Pressures (MIP/MEP/P100s)
- Carl Mottram
11:30 am   6 Minute Walk
- Carl Mottram
12:00 pm Box Lunch
12:30 pm Pros/Cons: Exhaled Nitric Oxide - David Kaminsky & Carl Mottram
1:00 pm

Should before and after spirometry bronchodilator testing always be performed, OR only when there is airflow limitation?    – Jack Wanger & Gregg Ruppel

1:30 pm Predicted Values & Reference Equations in Pulmonary Diagnostics - Gregg Ruppel
2:15 pm
BREAK
2:30 pm Pulmonary Function Interpretive Schemes - David Kaminsky & Mike Snow
3:30 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
  • Course has been approved for 23.5 AARC* accredited 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: 
  Cancellations:
  • Written cancellation must be received on or before August 9th, 2010 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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