Current Trends in Pleural Disease Management
September 6, 2018
This course is designed for pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons and allied health professionals who are interested in enhancing their knowledge about pleural disease management and more effective utilization of existing tools and technologies, particularly thoracic ultrasound. The lectures, interactive didactic sessions and hands-on stations will cover a range of topics including thoracic ultrasonography, tunneled pleural catheters and pleuroscopy.
Target Audience
Pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, trainees in pulmonary, critical care medicine, and thoracic surgery, and allied health professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Apply the current guidelines of management of pleural disorders
- Use knowledge and skills to perform and interpret thoracic ultrasound
- Practice the technique of tunneled pleural catheter placement
- Practice the technique of indwelling pleural catheter placement
Durham, NC
United States
Available Credit
- 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 7.75 ANCC
- 7.75 Attendance