eCysticFibrosis Review Special Edition: Issue 1

 e-Cystic Fibrosis Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.

(Volume 4, Special Edition: Issue 1 )

 

Target Audience

Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:      

  • Describe the use of Hypertonic saline in reducing the time to exacerbation resolution and lung function improvement 
  • Identify sputum biomarkers of acute exacerbation and understand how they are helpful
  • Discuss new inhaled AB and the patients most likely to profit from them
  • Explain the impact of VX-661/ivacaftor combination therapy in F508del homozygotes
  • Implement ECFS/CFF Guidelines for NTM infections
 

 

Additional information
Contact email: 
ijhn@jhmi.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
Registration opens: 
08/29/2013
Registration closes: 
08/28/2015
Cost:
$0.00

 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC

Price

Cost:
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