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1st Annual Respiratory Roundup
July 19th, 2011
Breathe easy and join us for Reliable Medical Supply's 1st Annual Respiratory Roundup on July 19th, 2011. This new annual event will be held at our Brooklyn Park office at 9401 Winnetka Ave N. We invite all Respiratory Therapists, Case Managers and Nurses to sign up below for this new event.
A box lunch will be provided from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by four FREE CEU courses from 12:30pm to 5:00pm. See class descriptions and times below for more details. Registration is closed.
Pulmonary Management of the Neuromuscular Patient
Deanna Diebold, MD
1.0 CEU
Learn how neuromuscular weakness impacts the respiratory system when the patient is both awake and asleep. Understand the importance of maintaining a clear airway and selecting appropriate therapy for airway clearance. Review guidelines for the respiratory care of neuromuscular patients.
Clearing The Air on Secretion Management
Gary DuLong, Phillips Respironics
1.0 CEU approved by AARC, ASNA
Explore the differences between mobilizing and clearing bronchial secretions and learn to provide practical therapy guidance in patients who suffer from chronic conditions affecting the respiratory system.
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Co-Morbidities
Annette Mohs, Phillips Respironics
1.0 CEU approved by AARC, AAST, CCMC, ASNA
Identify the various forms of sleep-disordered breathing. Review current trends in co-morbid conditions and the benefits of treatment.
Contemporary Oxygen Technology
Bob Messenger, Invacare
2.0 Activity Clock Hours for CCMC
1.0 CRCE for Respiratory Therapists
The program is intended for home respiratory care practitioners, case managers, discharge planners and others interested in long-term care and management of the respiratory patient.
The purpose of this program is to enhance the knowledge of diseases, therapeutic systems and other factors that affect the care of respiratory patients in the home. Discussion will review the current state of COPD in the US, including disease scope, costs, hospitalization frequency and social impact. Discussion highlights the effect of long term oxygen on outcomes such as quality-of-life and the prevention of premature death. The role of ambulatory oxygen systems and their importance in supporting improved outcomes is presented.
Ambulatory oxygen technologies are reviewed and a method for matching patient lifestyle and technology is discussed. Presentation is offered without bias to any specific manufacturers products.
Registration is closed.
All registrations must be completed by June 27th 2011 in order to guarantee CEU's. Click here for the brochure with directions to the event and contact information for questions.