The Pleural Disease Management in 2014
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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, chest tubes, tunneled pleural catheters and pleuroscopy.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of the course, the participants should be able to:
• Discuss current guidelines for management of benign and malignant pleural disorders.
• Have hands-on experience of performing thoracic ultrasonography, chest tubes, tunneled pleural catheters and pleuroscopy.
COURSE AGENDA:
7:30-8:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast
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8:00-8:10 am | Welcoming Remarks | Kamran Mahmood, MD |
8:10-8:35am | Approach to Pleural Effusion Diagnosis | Richard Light, MD |
8:35-9:00 am | Thoracic Ultrasonography
| Kamran Mahmood, MD |
9:00-9:25 am | Chest Tube Placement and Thoracentesis Procedural Pearls | Alexander Chen, MD
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9:25-9:35 am | Questions and Answers
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9:35-9:50 am | Break |
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9:50-10:15 am | Tunneled Pleural Catheters and Pleuroscopy Procedural Pearls
| Momen M Wahidi, MD
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10:15-10:40 am | Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion
| Carla Lamb, MD |
10:40-11:05 am | Management of Parapneumonic Effusion and Empyema | Lonny Yarmus, DO |
11:05–11:15 am
11:15-11:30 am
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Break
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11:30-12:00 Noon | Case Discussion All Faculty
| Kamran Mahmood, MD Moderator
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1:00 pm -5:00 pm | Hands-on stations
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The following recommendations are provided to
on September 10-11, 2014:
HILTON DURHAM
3800 Hillsborough Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 564-2901
* Discounted rate of $104.00/room based on availability.
MILLENNIUM HOTEL DURHAM
2800 Campus Walk Avenue
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 383-8575
* Discounted rate of $99.00/room based on availability.
Use the following reservation link:
AND USE THE GROUP CODE “ENDOAA”
* Transportation to RDU Airport will be provided by Carolina Livery following the course.
Profile Set Up Instructions
Before you register/enroll for any course on the Duke CE Portal you must set up a profile with a valid ID/Password
If you do NOT have a profile for the Duke CE Portal, please follow the steps below:
- Access the Duke CE Portal to create your profile and establish an ID/password. This link will open in a separate browser window. Note that fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. For further instructions and reference use the quick reference card
- The Duke CE Portal will send a confirmation notice to your email address. Open this email message and click on the link in the email to confirm your profile set up.
- The confirmation link will take you back to the Duke CE Portal where you will enter and confirm the password that you set up.
- Once you enter the password, scroll to the top of the page to see the "GREEN BANNER" that reads "The changes have been saved"
- Keep a record of your ID/password. You will need to complete the certification process and login to the the Duke CE Portal at any time.
How to Register/Enroll Into a Course in ETHOS
- In the upper right hand corner of the Ethos Home Page, type in the name of the course,The Pleural Disease Management in 2014, in the search bar.
- Click on the web link which will then direct you to the course landing page.
- Click on Take Course at the bottom of the page to complete the registration process.
- Upon completion of registration, a confirmation email will be sent providing the course details.
Learning Objectives
• Discuss current guidelines for management of benign and malignant pleural disorders.
• Have hands-on experience of performing thoracic ultrasonography, chest tubes, tunneled pleural catheters and pleuroscopy.
TBA.
Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™