Title: IMpu-Internal Medicine- Pulmonary- Pneumonia; Pleural Diseases: Effusions and Pneumothorax; Non-Invasive Ventilation and Oxygenation in Respiratory Failure.
Faculty: Ganesan Murali, M.D. Arshad A. Wani, M.D.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2021 Expiration Date: July 1, 2024
TOPIC 1: Pneumonia.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP
- Differentiate the presentation of various cases of pneumonia and management.
- Distinguish the different pathogens that cause pneumonia.
- Apply evidence-based recommendations for prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia.
- Plan the approach to health care associated pneumonia.
TOPIC 2: Pleural Diseases: Effusions and Pneumothorax.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Determine the etiology of various pleural effusions by means of cases.
- Formulate the investigation and management of pleural effusions.
- Detect the presentation of pneumothorax.
- Develop the clinical approach to management of pneumothorax using the ACCP Delphi Guidelines.
TOPIC 3: Non-Invasive Ventilation and Oxygenation in Respiratory Failure.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Review the indications for NIV in acute respiratory failure.
- Understand the benefits and risks of NIV.
- Discuss the strategies for initiation of NIV and monitoring response.
- Discuss the use of NIV on the wards, outside of the ICU setting.
- Briefly review NIV use in COVID-19 patients.
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