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.
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.
Isaretta L. Riley, MD, MPH, helped explore best telemedicine practices for patients from underserved populations who require asthma and COPD self-management interventions.
Presenters, including Susan Garwood, MD, discussed hospital system incidental lung nodule programs and the importance of metadata and stratification strategies.
Ajay Sheshadri, MD, MSCI, and fellow panelists shared a snapshot of lung cancer disparities across various populations and discussed ways to bridge the gaps.
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.
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.
Critical care experts, including Kerry M. Hena, MD, discussed various techniques and tools for conducting rounds and teaching during rounds in the ICU.
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.
Panelists, including Max Hockstein, MD, MS, provided an overview of the available tools for determining the etiology of shock and their real-world usage.
Taro Minami, MD, FCCP, and fellow speakers addressed the advantages and pitfalls of diaphragm ultrasound and venous excess ultrasound.
During a Monday session, Bethany L. Lussier, MD, FCCP, and other pulmonologists shared insights on the current landscape of ventilation devices.