This Conference has been Cancelled. Therapeutic Bronchoscopy for Airway Obstruction is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from May 29 - 30, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Pulmonary and critical care fellows, physicians, intensivists, thoracic surgeons, and advanced practice providers are encouraged to attend. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 13.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 13.5 contact hours. Course Description: This cadaver-based, hands-on program addresses therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures performed for benign and malignant central airway obstructions. Essential skills in rigid bronchoscopic intubation, stent insertion via flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, cryotherapy, and various electrocautery procedures will be taught using interactive case-based discussions and hands-on simulation sessions. The course is designed for pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons interested in improving their knowledge and technical skills pertinent to malignant airway obstruction and benign airway strictures. Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Distinguish the different treatment alternatives for benign and malignant CAO. • Outline the indications for airway stenting and list stent-related adverse events and the methods to prevent and manage them. • Demonstrate the steps for performing stent insertion without fluoroscopy. • Demonstrate rigid bronchoscopic intubation. • Outline the optimal use of bronchoscopic cryotherapy and electrocautery techniques.   Tution: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700 off.

This conference has been CANCELLED. Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Jun 04 - 06, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Intensivists, critical care and emergency medicine physicians, pulmonary and critical care fellows, and advanced practice providers are encouraged to attend. The course will of special interest to clinicians who have passed the NBE Board examination (CceExam), and who are preparing their image set in order to fulfil requirements of NBE Certification in ACCE. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 22.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 22.5 contact hours. Course Description: Designed to meet the needs of critical care clinicians who are interested in ACCE, this course allows attendees to improve their skill at image interpretation and image acquisition that are required for mastery of advanced critical care echocardiography.   Work with expert-level faculty in small group case-based image interpretation sessions that will review a broad spectrum of findings of ACCE, with emphasis on the frontline utility of ACCE for the diagnosis and management of cardiopulmonary failure. Work to gain mastery of the full ACCE image set with a 1:2 faculty to learner ratio that allows for intensive personalized training Learn to integrate findings of ACCE into clinical operations by using:  • Doppler physics  • Measurement of stroke volume/cardiac output (SV/CO)  • Detailed assessment of LV and RV function  • Measurement of filling pressures and diastolic function  • Evaluation of valve function  • Determination of preload sensitivity  • Measurement of intracardiac pressures  • Identification of adverse heart-lung interactions  This course is designed to meet the needs of critical care clinicians who are interested in ACCE; and, in particular, for those who are candidates for Certification in Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography, now offered by the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) in cooperation with the National Board of Medical Examiners and the Professional Societies. This course will focus on practical skill in image acquisition and image interpretation. This course is not a review course for the NBE certification examination. CHEST offers a separate review course in preparation for the NBE certification examination.  Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Perform the full image set of ACCE transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) examination. • Interpret the full ACCE TTE examination and integrate the findings into clinical context. • Perform the measurement of stroke volume, indices of preload sensitivity, left-sided filling pressures, intracardiac pressures, right- and left-sided heart function, and valvular function.   Tuition: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700 

This Conference has been Cancelled. Difficult Airway Management is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Jun 11 - 13, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is for respiratory therapists, advanced practice providers, physicians, and other health-care professionals with an interest in critical care or emergency medicine. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 21.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 21.5 contact hours. Course Description: Attend this state-of-the-art, systematic overview and hands-on experience offering the preparation, teamwork, and tools necessary to manage complex critical care airway situations. • Work with a team using crew resource management concepts to solve airway problems in a high-fidelity, fast-paced, simulated clinical environment using scenarios developed from real-life cases. • Learn and apply algorithms to both universal and failed airway scenarios. • Develop a standardized APPROACH to preparation in order to maximize procedural success and patient safety. • Identify exam findings associated with a difficult airway, practice the essential skills of intubation, and learn to use innovative new advanced airway tools to manage difficult airways. • Gain hands-on experience with a multitude of videolaryngoscopes, bougies, and other intubating devices proven to increase first-pass intubation success. • Utilize extraglottic airways to reestablish ventilation if intubation is not successful. • Recognize when and how to use cricothyrotomy for failed airways. Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Describe risk factors, physical exam findings, and clinical situations associated with a difficult airway. • Classify the various types of equipment used in the management of the patient with a difficult airway, and describe their potential use and limitations. • Demonstrate a systematic approach to patient, equipment, and drug preparation prior to intubation. • Demonstrate effective management of the patient with a difficult airway. • Successfully perform direct laryngoscopy in a clinical environment. • Employ videolaryngoscopes in difficult airways. • Plan for and use extraglottic devices and cricothyrotomy to manage failed airways. • Use crew resource management principles to effectively utilize an airway management team, maximizing success and patient safety during intubation. Tuition: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700.

Bronchoscopy and Pleural Procedures for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellows is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held on Jul 17, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: First year pulmonary and critical care medicine fellows are encouraged to attend. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 7.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 7.25 contact hours. Course Description: Fellows will acquire essential diagnostic bronchoscopy and pleural technique training in several topics, including: • Airway anatomy • Biopsy • Brushings • Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis • Small bore chest tube placement Attend to experience: • Cognitive and skills testing on issues essential to conventional bronchoscopy, and pleural procedures. Pre- and post-course cognitive knowledge testing and testing of procedural skills during breakout sessions offer a personalized, learner-centric approach to teaching. • Case-based, interactive session to encourage honest, individual responses. Group responses will allow faculty to focus on both group and individual learning needs. Only interactive lectures are used in this course as they lead to better retention, better knowledge gain, and learner satisfaction. Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Perform standard bronchoscopy and identify airway anatomy. • Perform flexible bronchoscopy with brushings and endobronchial biopsy. • Analyze the indications, contraindications, proper techniques, and complications of ultrasound-guided thoracentesis and small bore chest tube placement.

Mechanical Ventilation: Advanced Critical Care Management is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Jul 23 - 25, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: First year pulmonary and critical care medicine fellows are encouraged to attend.Pulmonary and critical care fellows, physicians, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and respiratory therapists are encouraged to attend. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 18.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 18.75 contact hours. Course Description: Acquire extensive knowledge in advanced techniques and skills for mechanical ventilation in the critically ill patient - including the latest advances in ventilator technology - through lectures, interactive discussion, hands-on small group workshops, and case-based exercises. This comprehensive, 2 ½ day interactive program emphasizes practical solutions for issues related to patients in respiratory failure. Topics include: • Ventilator modes • Respiratory system mechanics • Ventilator-induced lung injury • Management of obstructive and parenchymal lung disease • Management of severe hypoxemia • Patient-ventilator interactions and synchrony • Noninvasive ventilation Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Review the principles of mechanical ventilation with a focus on protecting the lungs. • Analyze ventilator graphics for changing lung mechanics and for optimal patient ventilator synchrony. • Define ventilatory management of parenchymal lung injury, obstructive disease, and severe hypoxemia. • Demonstrate the indications and patient selection for venovenous extracorporeal support (VV ECMO). • Discuss mechanical ventilation liberation strategies. • Discuss controversial topics related to mechanical ventilation strategies. Tuition: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700.

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Aug 06 - 08, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Pulmonary and cardiology physicians; pulmonary function testing and cardiology laboratory directors; advanced practice providers; family medicine, critical care, and pulmonary rehabilitation providers; pulmonary and cardiology fellows; internists; hospitalists; exercise physiologists; CPET laboratory medical directors; and cardiologists are encouraged to attend. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 20.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 20.5 contact hours. Course Description: Join prominent national and international exercise experts as they discuss practical, high-level interpretive strategies you can use to better support your exercise laboratory as well as exercise training program design, exercise testing evidence-based data, exercise prescriptions, rehabilitation, sports medicine, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) guidelines, and current controversies in CPET. • Gain practical knowledge, experience, and competence with: • Necessary technical aspects of the CPET equipment • The skills required for performing CPET, including calibration, maneuvers, testing, and biologic controls • Data interpretation, including report creation and how to make informed CPET study recommendations • Understanding how CPET data can be used in clinical decision-making Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Discuss the technical, analytic, and quality control skills necessary to perform optimal CPET in your laboratory. • Learn and understand a large variety of cardiopulmonary disorders through excellent clinical case examples. • Incorporate high-level interpretation strategies for CPET into your clinical practice. • Supervise and perform regular quality control on all CPET procedures. • Design appropriate exercise protocols and programs for assessment of constant work rate tests, ramp pattern exercise tests, and exercise training/rehabilitative programs. • Discuss the current controversies and clinical guidelines relevant to CPET. • Address interesting clinical cases with recognized experts in CPET interpretation and teaching. Tuition: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700.

Difficult Airway Management is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Sep 10 - 12, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is for respiratory therapists, advanced practice providers, physicians, and other health-care professionals with an interest in critical care or emergency medicine. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 21.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 21.5 contact hours. Course Description: Attend this state-of-the-art, systematic overview and hands-on experience offering the preparation, teamwork, and tools necessary to manage complex critical care airway situations. • Work with a team using crew resource management concepts to solve airway problems in a high-fidelity, fast-paced, simulated clinical environment using scenarios developed from real-life cases. • Learn and apply algorithms to both universal and failed airway scenarios. • Develop a standardized APPROACH to preparation in order to maximize procedural success and patient safety. • Identify exam findings associated with a difficult airway, practice the essential skills of intubation, and learn to use innovative new advanced airway tools to manage difficult airways. • Gain hands-on experience with a multitude of videolaryngoscopes, bougies, and other intubating devices proven to increase first-pass intubation success. • Utilize extraglottic airways to reestablish ventilation if intubation is not successful. • Recognize when and how to use cricothyrotomy for failed airways. Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Describe risk factors, physical exam findings, and clinical situations associated with a difficult airway. • Classify the various types of equipment used in the management of the patient with a difficult airway, and describe their potential use and limitations. • Demonstrate a systematic approach to patient, equipment, and drug preparation prior to intubation. • Demonstrate effective management of the patient with a difficult airway. • Successfully perform direct laryngoscopy in a clinical environment. • Employ videolaryngoscopes in difficult airways. • Plan for and use extraglottic devices and cricothyrotomy to manage failed airways. • Use crew resource management principles to effectively utilize an airway management team, maximizing success and patient safety during intubation. Tuition: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700.

Ultrasonography: Essentials in Critical Care is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Sep 17 -19, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Intensivists, critical care, emergency medicine physicians, hospitalists, pulmonary and critical care fellows, and advanced practice providers are encouraged to attend. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 20.25 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 20.25 contact hours. Course Description: Study essential elements of critical care ultrasonography to advance your practice and your patient care. This intensive 3-day, hands-on learning experience will focus on three key elements: • Image acquisition will be practiced on human models using high-quality ultrasound machines and supervised by experienced faculty. Training sessions give you practical, hands-on training with a 1:3 teacher-to-learner ratio, so you benefit from personal instruction. • Image interpretation occurring during group sessions under the supervision of experienced faculty members offers relevant practice. Numerous ultrasound images demonstrating normal and pathologic findings will give you a comprehensive learning opportunity. As you improve your skills, you will be further challenged with unknowns and case-based image sets. • Your knowledge base will be enhanced through pre-course study materials and lectures that focus on important aspects of critical care ultrasonography. Discussions will have immediate application within your practice. Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Discuss the knowledge base required to perform point of care ultrasonography. • Incorporate the interpretation skills required for taking critical care ultrasonography into frontline management of the ICU. • Identify appropriate uses of ultrasonography in pulmonary and critical care practice. • Demonstrate appropriate image acquisition techniques required for critical care ultrasonography. • Interpret image-based clinical cases. Tuition: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700.

Comprehensive Bronchoscopy With Endobronchial Ultrasound is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Sep 24 - 26, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Physicians and health-care professionals from pulmonary and critical care medicine, intensive care medicine, and thoracic surgery are encouraged to attend. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 21.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 21.0 contact hours. Course Description: Learn new skills and refresh your knowledge through this hands-on, interactive course led by experts in bronchoscopy and procedure-related training. Attend and acquire essential and advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy techniques, including: • Airway anatomy, endobronchial forceps, and needle biopsy and brushings • Management of airway bleeding and aspirated foreign objects • Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) • EBUS-TBNA specimen handling and processing • Radial EBUS for peripheral nodules The course is designed using the experiential learning model. Flipped classroom methodology will be used with online pre- and post-course didactic materials to enhance knowledge gain and retention. The live event is focused on interactive, case-based discussions and hands-on sessions. Cognitive and technical skills assessments will be implemented to validate training. Attend to experience: • Hands-on training, including a step-by-step approach to EBUS-guided TBNA, radial probe EBUS for peripheral nodules, foreign body removal using flexible bronchoscopic techniques, endobronchial blockers placement for massive hemoptysis, endobronchial biopsy and brushings for endobronchial lesions, mediastinal anatomy on EBUS,  CT scanning using high-fidelity simulators, and specimen handling and processing. • Case-based, interactive sessions to encourage honest, individual responses. Group responses will allow faculty to focus on both group and individual learning needs. Only interactive lectures are used in this course, as they lead to better retention, knowledge gain, and learner’s satisfaction. Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Demonstrate the placement of endobronchial blockers for airway bleeding. • Utilize flexible bronchoscopic techniques for removal of aspirated foreign objects. • Perform flexible bronchoscopy with brushings and endobronchial biopsy. • Demonstrate EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for mediastinal and hilar lymph node sampling. • Demonstrate EBUS-TBNA specimen handling and processing to ensure adequacy for diagnosis and molecular testing. • Demonstrate the use of radial probe EBUS for localizing peripheral pulmonary modules. Tuition: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700.

Extracorporeal Support for Respiratory and Cardiac Failure in Adults is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Nov 05 - 07, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: This course is for intensive care providers, pulmonary and critical care physicians, advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), ECMO specialists (RNs, RTs), cardiothoracic surgeons, trauma surgeons, cardiologists, and any provider who cares for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure.  Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ABIM MOC Statement: Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 16.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Nursing Credit: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 16.75 contact hours. Course Description: Designed for intensive care providers with patients in respiratory and cardiac failure, this course will be led by experts from high-volume extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers and consists of a mix of lectures and high-fidelity workshops. Topics will include patient selection, ICU management of the patient, and basic troubleshooting of the ECMO circuit. The course will focus primarily on venovenous (VV) ECMO for severe respiratory failure and veno-arterial (VA) ECMO for refractory cardiac failure. It will also include an introduction to extracorporeal CPR (eCPR) for acute cardiac arrest and guidance for starting and maintaining new ECMO programs.  Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Understand the basics of an ECMO circuit and the physiology of ECMO.  • Demonstrate knowledge of patient selection and management while supported by ECMO.  • Acquire the ability to manage patient and circuit complications during ECMO.  • Understand the requirements for starting and growing a new ECMO program.  Tuition: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700.