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Panel reviews pulmonary physiology of high-altitude travel, deep-sea diving
O’Neil Green, MBBS, FCCP, and fellow panelists discussed the clinical considerations of barometric pressure on patients with lung conditions such as asthma or COPD.
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Experts explore subtleties in establishing definitive PAH diagnosis
Paresh C. Giri, MD, FCCP, helped test attendees’ understanding of the diagnostic workup for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and explored common challenges in distinguishing subtypes.
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Specialists discuss optimization of telemedicine for asthma and COPD
Isaretta L. Riley, MD, MPH, helped explore best telemedicine practices for patients from underserved populations who require asthma and COPD self-management interventions.
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Emerging strategies and technologies aid detection and classification of lung nodules
Presenters, including Susan Garwood, MD, discussed hospital system incidental lung nodule programs and the importance of metadata and stratification strategies.
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Session highlights enduring lung cancer disparities, potential solutions
Ajay Sheshadri, MD, MSCI, and fellow panelists shared a snapshot of lung cancer disparities across various populations and discussed ways to bridge the gaps.
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Experts tackle vaping epidemic among adolescents
Presenters, including Susan Walley, MD, MHCM, NCTTS, analyzed the public health implications of e-cigarette use and vaping, as well as best practices to drive deterrence among young people.
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Panel reviews evolving management of sleep-disordered breathing in children
Presenters, including Refika Ersu, MD, outlined the challenges in diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in pediatric patients, the growing utilization of novel therapies, and the increasing opportunity to use advanced technologies to optimize treatment.
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ICU physicians discuss challenges of conducting effective bedside rounds
Critical care experts, including Kerry M. Hena, MD, discussed various techniques and tools for conducting rounds and teaching during rounds in the ICU.
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Pulmonary experts discuss risk stratification, treatment of intermediate-risk PE in case-based session
Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, helped guide audience members through a case study of intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism that involved various choices for risk stratification and therapy.
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Invasive and noninvasive devices alike have roles in diagnosing undifferentiated shock
Panelists, including Max Hockstein, MD, MS, provided an overview of the available tools for determining the etiology of shock and their real-world usage.
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Debate continues on benefits of POCUS use in the ICU
Taro Minami, MD, FCCP, and fellow speakers addressed the advantages and pitfalls of diaphragm ultrasound and venous excess ultrasound.
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Clinicians provide guidance on navigating ventilation device options
During a Monday session, Bethany L. Lussier, MD, FCCP, and other pulmonologists shared insights on the current landscape of ventilation devices.