Volume 7, Issue 2: Weighing the Options in Managing Exacerbations| Podcast
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 7, Issue 2)
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:
- Explain the significance of pulmonary exacerbations and their impact on the progression of cystic fibrosis lung disease.
- Summarize the current evidence describing risk factors for pulmonary exacerbations and strategies for management.
- Discuss the challenges in investigating pulmonary exacerbations and the current efforts to better understand how best to treat them.
Mark. T. Jennings, MD, MHS
Instructor of Medicine
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Instructor of Medicine
The Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Rebecca DeZube, MD
Postdoctoral Fellow Division of
Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Postdoctoral Fellow Division of
Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Available Credit
- 0.50 ANCC
- 0.50 Attendance