The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) will host a CE event to teach the latest advances in ventilator technology from July 25-27 in Glenview, Ill. The course offers extensive knowledge in advanced techniques and skills for the critically ill patient, including the latest advanced in ventilator technology.

The program emphasizes practical solutions for issues of patients in respiratory failure, through training, interactive discussions, hands-on small group workshops, and case-based exercises.

Topics include ventilator modes, ventilator-induced lung injury, management of obstructive and parenchymal lung disease, management of hypoxemia, and patient-ventilator synchrony.

Date
July 25-27, 2014

Location
Glenview, Ill

Specialties
Critical Care

Learning Categories
Learning Category V: Simulation, Learning Category I: Lecture-Based, Learning Category IV: Case and Problem-Based

Certificates of Completion
Mechanical Ventilation

CME Credit
17.25

Prerequisites
Prior to attending the course, you will receive access to our Learning Management System accommodated with the precourse materials. The materials will form the cognitive base of the course. You will be expected to be familiar with the precourse materials to reduce the need for lectures during the course, so the focus remains on hands-on training.

Target Audience
Pulmonary and critical care fellows, physicians, intensivists, and physician assistants are encouraged to register.

Click here to view the original web page at www.chestnet.org