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Cardiorespiratory
Diagnostics 2010 - Orlando, Florida - October 11-13, 2010
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 - Susan 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)
- 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 |
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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)
- 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 |
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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
- 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
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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 |
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
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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