Upcoming Medical Conferences in Glenview

Comprehensive Bronchoscopy With Endobronchial Ultrasound is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Feb 20 - 22, 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: 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: 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 nodules. Tution: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700 off.

Mechanical Ventilation: Advanced Critical Care Management is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Feb 27 - 29, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: 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. Tution: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700 off. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Ultrasonography: Essentials in Critical Care is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Mar 05 -07, 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. Tution: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700 off.

Bronchoscopy and Chest Tubes in the ICU is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Mar 20 - 21, 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, anesthesia, intensive care medicine, trauma, and thoracic surgery are encouraged to attend. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 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 15.0 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 15.0 contact hours. Course Description: Learn new skills in this interactive and hands-on course that uses cadavers,led by experts in bronchoscopy and procedure-related training. Course content will cover managing massive hemoptysis, bronchoscopy-guided percutaneous tracheostomy, foreign body extraction, chest tube placement, and bronchoscopy on critically ill patients requiring positive pressure ventilation. The course was designed using the experiential learning model. Flipped classroom methodology will be used with online pre- and postcourse 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. Experience: • Hands-on practice, including various techniques for bronchoscopic intubation, foreign body removal using flexible bronchoscopic techniques, endobronchial blockers for massive hemoptysis, bronchoscopy for guiding percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and techniques for performing NIPPV-assisted bronchoscopy • Cognitive testing on issues pertinent to bronchoscopy in the ICU • Skills testing on managing massive hemoptysis and bronchoscopy-guided percutaneous tracheostomy • Interactive, audience participation with case-based sessions to encourage honest, individual responses. Group responses allow expert faculty to focus on the group, as well as each individual’s learning needs. Only interactive lectures in this course as they lead to better retention, better knowledge gain, and learner’s satisfaction Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Outline and demonstrate the various techniques for bronchoscopic intubation for difficult airway. • Demonstrate foreign body removal using flexible bronchoscopic techniques: forceps, basket, and cryoprobe. • Define the role and demonstrate the use of endobronchial blockers for massive hemoptysis. • Utilize bronchoscopy technical skills for guiding percutaneous tracheostomy. • Demonstrate equipment, setup, and techniques for performing NIPPV-assisted bronchoscopy. • Demonstrate chest tube placement for pneumothorax management. Tution: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700

Advanced Clinical Training in Pulmonary Function Testing is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Mar 27 - 28, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Pulmonary and critical care physicians, new pulmonary function laboratory directors, mid-level pulmonary providers (NPs, PAs), family medicine and hospitalist providers, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation providers, and pulmonary fellows are encouraged to attend.  Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 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 15.0 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 15.0 contact hours. Course Description: Gain practical experience with the necessary technical aspects for performing PFT calibration, maneuvers, and testing. You will have the opportunity to perform testing on several vendors’ equipment on-site, according to accepted ATS/ERS standards, and acquire valuable experience in common PFT laboratory procedures, including spirometry, flow-volume loops, lung volume measurement, maximal respiratory pressures, gas transfer measurements, nitrogen washout, helium dilution, methacholine or hyperosmolar saline challenge, and arterial blood gas measurements. Learn high-level interpretive strategies, reinforced with outstanding case-based clinical examples. Small and large group lectures, as well as hands-on demonstrations, will address appropriate normal reference value sets, newer equipment modalities (eg, impulse oscillometry), quality control, biologic process control, laboratory standards for hygiene, infection control, personnel qualifications, and the technician’s role in quality; report generation and formatting; and strategies to manage PFT personnel, equipment, and operations. Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to:  • Discuss the technical and analytic skills necessary to perform optimal pulmonary function testing.  • Incorporate high-level interpretation strategies for pulmonary function testing into your daily clinical environment.  • Supervise and perform regular quality control on all pulmonary function procedures performed in your laboratory.  • Discuss the current controversies and acquisition techniques required for critical care ultrasonography.  • Review outstanding clinical cases with recognized experts in pulmonary function testing data acquisition and interpretation.  • Select an optimal normal value data set for your spirometry, lung volumes, and gas transfer studies.   Tution: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700 off.

Critical Skills for Critical Care: A State-of-the-Art Update and Procedures for ICU Providers  is organized by American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and will be held from Apr 30 - May 02, 2020 at CHEST Innovation, Simulation, and Training Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Advanced practice providers, physicians, and others practicing critical care or emergency medicine are encouraged to attend. Accreditation: Physician Credit: CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.50 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 22.50 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 22.50 contact hours. Course Description: Training together as members of the interprofessional critical care team is essential to practicing high-quality critical care. Join us for a state-of-the-art update in critical care medicine through this intensive, hands-on, simulation-based experience in critical care ultrasound, mechanical ventilation, and airway management. Learn the latest updates in critical care medicine through engaging and interactive sessions, including concise, evidence-based reviews, case-based discussions, and expert debates in areas of clinical controversy. The faculty members are a mix of advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) and physicians, and together they form a team with a wealth of bedside ICU knowledge and experience in these modalities to share with participants. Learning Objectives: After participating in this educational activity, you should be able to: • Demonstrate skill in ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation for common applications in the practice of critical care medicine. • Demonstrate skill in common ultrasound-guided procedures, including central venous catheter insertion, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and tube thoracostomy. • Apply a systematic approach to airway management of critically ill patients as a member of the interprofessional team. • Select appropriate mechanical ventilator modes and settings for patients in respiratory failure, and solve common clinical challenges found with these patients. • Apply evidence-based updates in critical care medicine with state-of-the-art knowledge and practice through case-based discussions. • Identify the current collaborative roles and responsibilities of members of the interprofessional critical care team in a variety of health-care systems.   Tution: Discount for nonphysicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians-in-training - $700 off.

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.

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 

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.