OVERVIEW

Endobronchial Ultrasonography: A Practical Approach is organized by Foundation for Care Management (FCM).

Effective Date: February 1, 2019
Expiration Date: January 31, 2021

Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour

Accreditation:
FCM designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity

Description:
Often times first step on workup for intrathoracic abnormalities involve transthoracic sample acquisition. Understanding correct EBUS application and patient section are key to perform the correct procedure and expedites proper treatment.

At the conclusion of the webinar, the learner should have gained an enhanced understanding of intrathoracic lymph node anatomy, sampling techniques, and clinical usefulness of various endobronchial ultrasound guided diagnostic approaches; thereby improving patient outcomes.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this CME/CE activity the healthcare provider will be able to:
• Gain a better understanding of the technical aspects and clinical application of EBUS.
• Recognize anatomical landmarks and sampling strategies.
• Optimize specimen handling.