Pulmonary hemorrhage presents a critical challenge in respiratory medicine, often manifesting as hemoptysis across a spectrum of respiratory diseases such as bronchiectasis, tumors, tuberculosis, aspergilloma, and cystic fibrosis. Hemoptysis refers to the expectoration of blood, either alone or mixed with mucus, originating from the lower respiratory tract (below the vocal cords). The severity of hemoptysis varies widely, ranging from mild to life-threatening, potentially leading to hemodynamic instability and fatal outcomes due to suffocation or shock. Clinically categorizing pulmonary hemorrhage by “magnitude and effect” may offer more practical utility. Given its high mortality rate (up to 70% before the use of bronchial artery embolization), approaching pulmonary hemorrhage requires rapid evaluation, stabilization, and definitive care, including determining the source of bleeding and appropriate management strategies such as airway protection, oxygenation, ventilation, and imaging for definitive intervention.Clinicians participating in this course gain a comprehensive understanding of the etiology, diagnosis, and management of pulmonary hemorrhage. The course covers the latest diagnostic techniques, including endoscopic and radiographic methods, and treatment options like bronchial artery embolization and surgical interventions. Additionally, participants learn best practices for interprofessional communication and care coordination to enhance patient outcomes and safety. Collaboration with an interprofessional team is essential in managing complex cases of pulmonary hemorrhage, as it allows for a multidisciplinary approach that leverages the expertise of various healthcare professionals.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
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- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Mediastinum, Surgical Critical Care, Thoracic Anesthesia, Trauma