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THIS IS TOPIC #1 IN THE 2010 PROFESSOR'S ROUND SERIES. For aerosol delivery to be effective, the delivery system for the medication must be matched to the patient's ability to use it correctly. Myers reviews the current technology to aerosolize medication, their indications and contraindications, and coaching techniques that help patients achieve maximum medication benefit. Professor is Timothy R. Myers, BS RRT-NPS and Moderator is Sam Giordano, MBA RRT FAARC. Includes 1 CRCE per employee upon completion of test. Lecture is available now on DVD. Order the entire series and save - see Item # PR2010S. SPONSORED IN PART BY AN EDUCATIONAL GRANT FROM MONAGHAN MEDICAL CORPORATION. We would like to thank our Sponsors for supporting Professor's Rounds through unrestricted educational grants. The AARC has the sole responsibility of assuring appropriate educational content of Professor's Rounds.

THIS IS TOPIC #2 IN THE 2010 PROFESSOR'S ROUND SERIES. Preparation for natural disasters and terrorist attacks has focused on the adult population. Now Dr. Anderson discusses how to prepare our healthcare system to care for infants and children in a disaster, including: ventilator selection, pediatric training for primary responders, pediatric dosing for antivirals and antidotes, and other emergency preparedness issues. Professor is Michael R Anderson, MD FAAP and Moderator is Sam Giordano, MBA RRT FAARC. Includes 1 CRCE per employee upon completion of test. Lecture is available now on DVD. Order the entire series and save - see Item # PR2010S. This topic is also part of the Pediatric Set ordering option - see Item # PR2010P.

THIS IS TOPIC #3 IN THE 2010 PROFESSOR'S ROUND SERIES. Gas exchange monitoring such as pulse oximetry, capnography, and transcutaneous monitoring has been available for many years. Hess examines these monitors in light of newer technologies and current applications. Professor is Dean Hess, PhD RRT FAARC and Moderator is Richard Branson, MS RRT FAARC FCCM. Includes 1 CRCE per employee upon completion of test. Lecture is available now on DVD. Order the entire series and save - see Item # PR2010S. This topic is also part of the Fresh Look Set ordering option - see Item # PR2010F. SPONSORED IN PART BY AN EDUCATIONAL GRANT FROM COVIDIEN. We would like to thank our Sponsors for supporting Professor's Rounds through unrestricted educational grants. The AARC has the sole responsibility of assuring appropriate educational content of Professor's Rounds.

THIS IS TOPIC #4 IN THE 2010 PROFESSOR'S ROUND SERIES. Modern ventilators and related equipment allow sophisticated monitoring of lung mechanics. In this program, Branson explores the use of lung mechanics in the care of mechanically ventilated patients, particularly within the context of lung-protective ventilation strategies. Professor is Richard Branson, MS RRT FAARC FCCM and Moderator is Dean Hess, PhD RRT FAARC. Includes 1 CRCE per employee upon completion of test. Lecture is available now on DVD. Order the entire series and save - see Item # PR2010S. This topic is also part of the Fresh Look Set ordering option - see Item # PR2010F. SPONSORED IN PART BY AN EDUCATIONAL GRANT FROM COVIDIEN. We would like to thank our Sponsors for supporting Professor's Rounds through unrestricted educational grants. The AARC has the sole responsibility of assuring appropriate educational content of Professor's Rounds.

THIS IS TOPIC #5 IN THE 2010 PROFESSOR'S ROUND SERIES. Drs. Cheifetz and Anderson discuss the different approaches to management of the pediatric patient with severe acute lung injury, including the determination of optimal PEEP, using ECMO for ARDS as a sequelae of H1N1, and applying other adjunct therapies. Professors are Ira M Cheifetz, MD FAARC and Michael R Anderson, MD FAAP. Moderator is Thomas Kallstrom, BS RRT AE-C FAARC. Includes 1 CRCE per employee upon completion of test. Lecture is available now on DVD. Order the entire series and save - see Item # PR2010S. This topic is also part of the Pediatric Set ordering option - see Item # PR2010P.