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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 #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 #6 IN THE 2010 PROFESSOR'S ROUND SERIES. This presentation reviews the basic concepts of computer control such as flow and pressure to complex functions like tidal volume, frequency, end tidal carbon dioxide tension, and work of breathing. Chatburn discusses the evolution of computer control algorithms and examines the literature for evidence of benefit of new computer controlled modes. Where evidence is lacking he presents theoretical benefits. Finally, he explores visions of future possibilities. Professor is Robert L. Chatburn, RRT-NPS FAARC and Moderator is Dean Hess, PhD RRT FAARC. Includes 1 CRCE per employee upon completion of test. Lecture is on DVD and scheduled for shipment in September 2010. Order the entire series and save - see Item # PR2010S. 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.

Order the full series of the AARC Professor's Rounds 2010 and save - it's like getting two programs free! All programs are on DVD for ease of scheduling your continuing education. Series includes all 8 programs, each offering 1 CRCE. BONUS IN 2010 - a 9th topic when you order the series. Beginning in April, topics on DVD are shipped as they become available. See PR20101 through PR20108 for details on each topic. 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. ORDER THROUGH ONLINE STORE OR CALL 972-243-2272. ====== BONUS TITLE: Evidence Is Not Enough: Achieving Best Practices to Improve Patient Outcomes. DESCRIPTION: Patients often do not benefit as much as they should from research findings and evidence-based practice guidelines. Efforts to implement best practices are confronted by numerous barriers at all levels of the system. Dr. Pierson identifies and describes these barriers along with examples. He discusses the challenges faced by knowledge translation, the process of integrating the different components of the healthcare system to overcome these barriers, with the goals of maximum patient benefit, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Professor is David Pierson, MD FAARC.