Nov. 9–12 (Sat.–Tues.) | New Orleans, LA
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8:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m | General
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
Thomas J Kallstrom MBA RRT FAARC AARC Executive Director/CEO/Presiding
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This ceremony recognizes the “doers” in the profession, from students to long-established practitioners. Be there and applaud your peers. Today it’s them; tomorrow it could be you!
9:35 a.m.–10:25 a.m. | La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
Ted Koppel, Award Winning Broadcast Journalist
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Award-winning Journalist — with more than 50 years of experience — Ted Koppel will kick off AARC Congress 2019 through his opening keynote message “It’s COPD — Dammit!” A true “eye witness to history,” Koppel has covered decades of important stories and pivotal moments in history dating back to the 1960s. Yet, it’s his personal connection to COPD through his wife Grace Anne Dorney Koppel that keeps respiratory care a top priority for him. According to Koppel, he is “continually amazed and frustrated by the general lack of knowledge about COPD and the overwhelming apathy towards what is, after all, the number three killer among chronic diseases.” He uses this to drive his focus on the attention — or inattention — dedicated to research in the treatment of COPD, working to help bring greater awareness and understanding to the disease.
10:30 a.m. | Hall H Foyer
Karen Schell DHSc RRT RRT-NPS RPFT AARC President/Presiding
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The 2019 AARC President opens the Exhibit Hall. As the gold standard of all respiratory care meetings, AARC Congress 2019 presents to you all the manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. The Exhibit Hall offers attendees an opportunity to see, touch, and manipulate the latest technology in the field and have clinical conversations with manufacturer representatives. Don't miss this great opportunity!
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | 260–262 | General
Thomas Lamphere RRT RPFT FAARC/Presiding
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Student teams from the AARC State Societies compete in the preliminary competitions. The top four teams will face off in the Finals on Monday, Nov. 11.
11:00 p.m.–12:00 p.m. | 267–268 | General
Rich Branson MSc RRT FAARC, Beaufort SC
Teresa Volsko MBA RRT FAARC, Canfield OH
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This presentation will introduce the neophyte research presenter to the customs, roles, and experience of presenting at an Open Forum session. The stages of an Open Forum presentation including poster set-up, interacting with participants and moderators, presenting at the podium, and participating in moderated audience discussions will be addressed. Expectations for Editor’s Choice and Poster Only presentations will be reviewed.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Theater C | General
Karen Schell DHSc RRT RRT-NPS RPFT, Frankfort KS
Sarah Varekojis PhD RRT FAARC, Westerville OH
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This lecture will provide tips from previous Congress experiences to help make the most of this year's meeting including lessons learned, prioritizing lectures, and take-home highlights.
12:45 p.m.–2:40 p.m. | 275–277 | General
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Researchers and clinicians present research results on bread-and-butter issues in respiratory care. The audience and authors review the posters during the first part of the session. A brief oral presentation (no slides) and audience questions and discussion allow presenters to expand on the work featured on the posters.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from
12:45 p.m.–2:40 p.m. | 280–282 | General
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Researchers and clinicians present research results on bread-and-butter issues in respiratory care. The audience and authors review the posters during the first part of the session. A brief oral presentation (no slides) and audience questions and discussion allow presenters to expand on the work featured on the posters.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from
1:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | Ethics
1:30 p.m.–2:05 p.m. | 278–279
Melissa Ash RRT RRT-ACCS AE-C, Downingtown PA
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In the US, ethical decision-making is typically based on ethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. This presentation will showcase the principle of autonomy as the presenter explores how autonomy can be upheld and violated in various case studies.
2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | 278–279
Shawna Strickland PhD RRT FAARC, Irving TX
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In the US, ethical decision-making is typically based on ethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. This presentation will showcase the principle of beneficence as the presenter explores the definition of “good” and how this principle emerges in various case studies.
2:50 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | 278–279
Karsten Roberts MSc RRT RRT-ACCS, Philadelphia PA
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In the US, ethical decision-making is typically based on ethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. This presentation will showcase the principle of non-maleficence as the presenter explores how non-maleficence is a complex component through various case studies.
3:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | 278–279
Joel Brown BS RRT FAARC, Oxford PA
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In the US, ethical decision-making is typically based on ethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. This presentation will showcase the principle of justice as the presenter explores how justice manifests and can be difficult to manage in various case studies.
1:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | Clinical Practice
1:30 p.m.–2:05 p.m. | Theater B
Kyle Mahan MSM RRT, Louisville KY
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This lecture will review concepts related to basic ECG rhythm strips respiratory therapists encounter in the acute care environment. Special emphasis will be placed on components of the ECG tracing, systematic rhythm strip interpretation, and recognition of various ECG normal and abnormal findings.
2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | Theater B
Sara Mirza MD MS, Chicago IL
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This lecture will provide an overview of the 12 lead ECG and its usefulness in diagnosing pathologic conditions in the acute care environment. Emphasis will be placed on the systematic interpretation of 12 lead ECG’s and recognition of normal and abnormal conditions.
2:50 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | Theater B
David Vines PhDc RRT FAARC, Winfield IL
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Hemodynamic instability is common in the intensive care environment. This lecture will use clinical cases to discuss various hemodynamic parameters and how they might impact clinical decision making.
3:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | Theater B
Eric Kriner BHS RRT, Washington DC
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Respiratory therapists are integral parts of rapid response teams. This lecture will review essential skills that respiratory therapists need to have when faced with patients that are acutely ill. Emphasis will be on rapid assessment and interpretation of unstable vital signs, acute mental status changes, and the potential for airway compromise.
1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | Clinical Practice
1:30 p.m.–2:05 p.m. | 265–266
Kimberly Wiles BS RRT FAARC, Kittanning PA
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Frequent hospital readmissions for exacerbation of COPD with hypercapnic respiratory failure. This lecture will discuss methods to identify appropriate patients and improve patient compliance with NIV in the home.
2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | 265–266
Zach Gantt RRT, Livingston TN
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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) in the home has proven to be a roller coaster of success, failures, audits, and outcomes over the last 20 years. This presentation will outline how data has progressed this service and what data is needed to continue to prove the viability of NPPV, both from a device and respiratory service perspective.
1:30 p.m.–2:05 p.m. | 267–268 | Clinical Practice
Tim Gilmore PhD RRT AE-C, Shreveport LA
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This presentation will remind caregivers of clinical and other implications of common practice interventions. It will bring research-based evidence as well as thought-provoking anecdotal reminders to light that encompass the long-term effects beyond simple HCAHPS scores. The real-time and long-term clinical implications of certain procedures and/or interventions of certain common bedside practices will also be discussed.
1:30 p.m.–2:05 p.m. | 272–273 | Education
Matthew Jurecki BS RRT, Lakewood OH
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In recent years, independent hospitals have been absorbed into larger hospital systems. Respiratory therapists often float between hospitals within the same health system and this can be a cause for concern related to competencies. This presentation will discuss how to standardize competencies within a health system.
1:30 p.m.–2:05 p.m. | 286–287 | Pulmonary Function
Matthew O’Brien RRT RPFT FAARC, Madison WI
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Bronchoprovocation testing, whether indirect or direct, can benefit from the addition of the measure of airway or respiratory system resistance. This presentation outlines how to easily integrate body plethysmography or oscillometric methods into your bronchoprovocation test.
1:30 p.m.–2:05 p.m. | Theater A | Neonatal/Pediatrics
Bruce Rubin MBA MD MHA, Henrico VA
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How good are your diagnostic skills? A master clinician will present a series of interesting “unknowns” in pediatric respiratory care. Can you make the diagnosis? Attend this session to test your knowledge. Time will be allocated for discussion with the audience.
1:30 p.m.–2:05 p.m. | Theater C | Management
Teresa Volsko MBA RRT FAARC, Canfield OH
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Leadership is an elusive concept with vague and ambiguous rules. This presentation will focus on the art and science of leadership. Discover insights into better practices to produce movement and constructive or adaptive change by establishing direction through visioning, aligning people, motivating, and inspiring.
2:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | Pulmonary Function
2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | 286–287
Kaiser Lim MD, Rochester MN
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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is used to evaluate complaints of reduced exercise tolerance in subjects secondary to an unknown origin. We will describe the clinical utilization of CPET and overall testing process. The presenter will also discuss the normal cardiac and ventilatory responses to an incremental exercise test.
2:50 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | 286–287
William Stringer MD, Torrance CA
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Pulmonary rehabilitation outcome measurements are needed to demonstrate program benefit and support program utilization. This lecture will discuss the utility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in tailoring the exercise program and assessing outcomes.
3:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | 286–287
Kaiser Lim MD, Rochester MN
William Stringer MD, Torrance CA
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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is the gold standard in identifying a specific limitation or change in exercise tolerance. The six-minute walk test has increasingly been used to define exercise tolerance and follow exercise outcomes in patients with chronic disease. This pro/con will describe the role of each procedure and debate which is more appropriate to assess a specific clinical outcome.
4:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | 286–287
Katrina Hynes MHA RRT RPFT, Rochester MN
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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) uses a variety of sophisticated equipment integrated with computer software to calculate minute ventilation, oxygen consumption, and a plethora of derived values. As they say, “garbage in, garbage out.” This lecture will describe the use of BioQC for CPET and their statistical targets.
2:10 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | General
2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | 267–268
Michael Davis RRT, Richmond VA
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Describe the important contributions in asthma management in the last year.
2:50 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | 267–268
Jie Li MSc RRT, Forest park IL
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High flow nasal cannula has changed the landscape of noninvasive respiratory support. The use of HFNC for hypoxemic respiratory failure, hypercapnic respiratory failure, and to prevent reintubation has shown mixed results. This lecture will cover the important findings in HFNC over the past year.
3:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | 267–268
Rich Branson MSc RRT FAARC, Beaufort SC
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This lecturer will describe the best papers published in 2019 related to secretion clearance in mechanically ventilated patients.
4:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | 267–268
Robert Chatburn RRT RRT-NPS MHHS, Cleveland OH
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The most influential papers on patient ventilator synchrony in 2019 will be reviewed in this session.
4:50 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | 267–268
Ariel Berlinski MD FAARC, Little Rock AK
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The lecturer will present the significant contributions to the literature in the last 12 months regarding aerosol therapy.
2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | 272–273 | Education
Shawna Murray MHS RRT CHC, Salt Lake City UT
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A residency for new graduates can support them as they transition from student to professional while on-boarding to facility-specific equipment and processes. Evidence shows that new graduates to the health care profession need a framework to help them get their feet beneath them while running to keep up with the pace of change and the challenges of the industry. Innovations to material presentation allows the new employees to grow and learn while making important connections and friendships.
2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | Theater C | Management
Matthew Pavlichko MS RRT RRT-NPS, Myerstown PA
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Employee engagement is becoming a priority metric in the hospital/health care industry. The Shared Governance theory is a way to engage and develop health care employees. This presentation describes the history, purpose, and structure of shared governance as well as how it can improve employee engagement while driving quality and process improvement.
2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | Theater A | Neonatal/Pediatrics
Jordan Rettig MD, Boston MA
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Many factors must be taken into consideration when ventilating a pediatric patient with acute brain injury. The presenter will discuss neurological breathing patterns, cerebral blood flow, and the impact of brain injury on the lung.
2:50 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | Clinical Practice
2:50 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | 265–266
Cynthia Knoche RRT BBA, Ponte Vedra Beach FL
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While amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remains a fatal disease with no identified cure, studies show that attending an ALS multidisciplinary clinic prolongs survival. Collaboration with multidisciplinary team members maximizes care options and supports patients’ desired quality of life outcomes. ALS patients rely on the expertise of both the clinic and home care therapist to evaluate, recommend, and manage their complex and ever-changing ventilation requirements.
3:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | 265–266
Stephen Kantrow MD, New Orleans LA
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The five years since the Ice Bucket Challenge have brought advances in research, clinical trials, and new medications, yet ALS patients continue to face their most challenging issue — respiratory failure. This lecture will review ALS pathology and discuss successful respiratory interventions that support prolonged survival and quality of life.
4:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | 265–266
Brian Timon BS RRT, Austin TX
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ALS is a progressive disease that requires a multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. The RT is a key member of this team and must be able to recognize challenges inherent with ALS and be competent in patient assessment and treatment modalities.
2:50 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | Theater A | Neonatal/Pediatrics
Ariel Berlinski MD FAARC, Little Rock AK
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Inhaled medications are widely use in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. The speaker will discuss the available evidence for the use of different inhaled medications in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis.
2:50 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | 272–273 | Education
Gabrielle Davis MPH RRT CHES, Boise ID
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Appropriate patient education is imperative during appointments and hospital stays to ensure patients are armed with the necessary tools to be successful once they return home. Unfortunately, all people learn differently and literacy (health literacy as well) levels vary across the nation. Therefore, RTs must personalize general educational information that would best fit each patient instead of using materials and techniques that simply cater to their diagnosis.
2:50 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | Theater C | Management
Scott Reistad RRT CPFT FAACP, Colorado Springs CO
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The farther down the road plans for the future are made, the less predictability exists. With long-term plans, calculated “guesses” are made about future performance based on assumptions regarding today & yesterday. The reality is that it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to determine what your daily actions should be only 6 months or 1 year from now. Using a model of “compressed time,” this problem may lend to more predictive success in achieving the goals you desire.
3:15 p.m.–5:10 p.m. | 275–277 | General
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Researchers and clinicians present research results on bread-and-butter issues in respiratory care. The audience and authors review the posters during the first part of the session. A brief oral presentation (no slides) and audience questions and discussion allow presenters to expand on the work featured on the posters.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from
3:15 p.m.–5:10 p.m. | 280–282 | General
Show description
Researchers and clinicians present research results on bread-and-butter issues in respiratory care. The audience and authors review the posters during the first part of the session. A brief oral presentation (no slides) and audience questions and discussion allow presenters to expand on the work featured on the posters.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from
3:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | Theater A | Neonatal/Pediatrics
Ilana Heisler MS RRT, Boston MA
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Neonatal Care is constantly evolving based upon new evidence. Much work has been done to reduce the rate and impact of BPD. This presentation will review current strategies to prevent BPD and discuss the impact this has made on patient outcomes.
3:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | Theater C | Management
Stacey Cutts BHS RRT, Rowlett TX
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“Turf wars” can arise when traditional services provided by one discipline are encroached upon by another. The presenter will share tips on creating and implementing a respiratory care-driven vascular access program. Preliminary data demonstrating the need and steps for assuming vascular access team duties at your facility will be shared.
3:30 p.m.–4:05 p.m. | 272–273 | Education
Emilee Lamorena MSc RRT RRT-NPS, Chicago IL
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Being a preceptor is one of the most difficult, yet most important, parts about being an RT. As a preceptor, you have a direct impact on the future of our profession and the clinicians who become the face of respiratory care. To be an effective preceptor, you must not only translate didactic knowledge into bedside skills, but also inspire and cultivate a passion for respiratory care. This presentation will cover the hot tips and best practices that all preceptors should know!
4:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | Theater B | Adult Acute Care
Jeff Anderson MA RRT, Boise ID
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This presentation will provide attendees with in-depth understanding of how the time constant influences ventilation, particularly in terms of its influence on auto-PEEP, both in mechanically ventilated patients and spontaneously breathing patients with COPD.
4:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | Theater A | Neonatal/Pediatrics
Heather McKelvy MHA RRT RRT-NPS, Menlo Park CA
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Many children’s hospitals are evaluating the most efficient means to train new graduates. This presentation will discuss the value in developing a Pediatric Respiratory Care residency program. Program restructuring, barriers, and successes encountered will be discussed.
4:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | Theater C | Management
Kevin McQueen MPA RRT RRT-ACCS, Colorado Springs CO
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Demand for respiratory care leadership is growing. Respiratory therapists and leaders are being asked to expand their roles. Join the presenter as he discusses the challenges of managing departments outside of the normal progression in respiratory care. Examples will include managing the emergency department, risk management, and patient safety management, as well as, safety/security and environment of care.
4:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | 272–273 | Education
Shawna Murray MHS RRT CHC, Salt Lake City UT
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Successful interdisciplinary teaming requires a learning organization to operate in an environment of psychological safety where all participants of the team feel comfortable and confident in sharing what they know with others. Respiratory therapists using their unique assessment skills can and should be some of the most valuable members of the team. When health systems are organized to learn from every patient interaction and encounter and are empowered to share that knowledge, we all win!
4:10 p.m.–4:45 p.m. | 278–279 | Clinical Practice
Bill Pruitt RRT AE-C FAARC, Mobile AL
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Each year influenza affects millions of patients and for children and those with pulmonary disease the "flu" causes many hospitalizations and deaths. There is a potential for a major world-wide disaster if deadly strains develop and spread. Annual vaccination, patient education, precautions to avoid infection, and provision of quality, appropriate care can help reduce the impact on health, improve survival, and reduce cost.
4:50 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | 278–279 | Clinical Practice
Bill Galvin MSEd RRT FAARC, Havertown PA
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Ok, we all know that a healthy population makes good sense. We also know that disease management and all its principles/ practices are sound strategies. But, considering our desire to practice healthy behaviors/disease prevention, so called “good medicine,” what are the forces shaping HC, drivers of poor health, and quality health and longevity? Attend this session and learn lessons from “Blue Zones” about the drivers of disease and key ingredients to longevity and an improved quality of life.
4:50 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | 272–273 | Education
Brian Walsh PhD RRT RRT-NPS, Lynchburg VA
Robert Joyner PhD RRT RRT-ACCS, Salisbury MD
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This session is an update for the profession on the progress made by the APRT committee.
4:50 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | Theater A | Neonatal/Pediatric
Emilee Lamorena MSc RRT RRT-NPS, Chicago IL
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High frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) has been proposed as an alternative mode of ventilation for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury. This presentation will review the theory and mechanisms behind HFPV, the evidence surrounding its use on patients in refractory hypoxemic failure, and provide recommendations for future use in pediatric critical care.
4:50 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | Theater B | Adult Acute Care
Neil R MacIntyre MD FAARC, Durham NC
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Ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This lecture will include an overview of the mechanism, incidence, and strategies used to reduce VILI.
4:50 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | 265–266 | Clinical Practice
Anthony Mozzone BHS CRT CRT-NPS
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Chronic care management of the ventilator dependent patient in the home requires an understanding of the equipment available. There are pros and cons to each unit, and it is the RTs expertise that helps to determine the most appropriate device.
4:50 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | 286–287 | Pulmonary Function
Matthew O’Brien RRT RPFT FAARC, Madison WI
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Breath testing allows clinicians to evaluate biomarkers for a variety of conditions. Exhaled breath hydrogen testing is used to evaluate malabsorption of various sugars, assisting GI clinicians in a thorough clinical assessment. Learn more about how breath hydrogen testing might be an asset to your pulmonary lab.
4:50 p.m.–5:25 p.m. | Theater C | Management
Consuela Wiley RRT, Pamplin VA
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The implementation of the Medicare Hospital Readmission Reduction program led to increased focus on quality care. Hospitals not meeting 30-day hospital readmission expectations were penalized. After incurring a $2.7 million penalty in fiscal year 2016, four hospitals utilized pulmonary disease navigation to decrease that penalty to $941,888 in fiscal year 2018. Follow the presenter as she provides the “how to” for penalty avoidance using pulmonary disease navigators.