Event 

Title:
CME - Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine: An Update and Review - 2009
Website:
http://www.ams4cme.com
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When:
14 Dec 2009 - 18 Dec 2009
Where:
Hyatt Regency Sarasota - Sarasota

Description

Following this course, the participant should be able to assess the common presentation and patient complaints for the various pulmonary disorders described; implement a diagnostic work-up appropriate for each presented disorder, considering a practical and cost-effective approach; employ a cost-effective method of treatment, follow-up and long-term care when indicated. This activity is expected to result in increased confidence in making an appropriate diagnosis and providing effective treatment and referral or follow-up care with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes.

The emphasis will be on current guidelines and evidence-based medicine, as indicated within each topic’s specific objectives, with a focus on diagnosis, treatment and when to refer. Practitioners are expected to be competent in the fundamentals of many specialized areas of medicine and rely upon the specialist only when necessary. Since the specialty of Pulmonary and Critical Care are frequently encountered in many clinical settings to include EM, FP and IM, this course was designed as a review and update for all practitioners at the level of a practicing physician.

Day 1COPD – Overview of Patient Management Parts I & II. “Nuts and Bolts” of Pulmonary Function Testing. Asthma Update.
Day 2Disorders of Sleep – Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Others. Pleural Diseases. Approach to the Patient with Chronic Cough. Preoperative Pulmonary Assessment.
Day 3Approach to Acid-Base Disturbances. Acute Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation. Shock and Hemodynamic Monitoring. Community Acquired Pneumonia.
Day 4Tuberculosis. Lung Cancer. Critical Care Cases for Review, Parts I & II.
Day 5Interstitial Lung Disease. Pulmonary Cases for Review. Hemoptysis. Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease. 

Venue

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Venue:
Hyatt Regency Sarasota   -   Website
Street:
1000 Blvd Of The Arts
ZIP:
34236
City:
Sarasota
State:
FL
Country:
Country: us

Description

Location. The Newly Renovated Hyatt Regency Sarasota Overlooks A Private Marina On Sarasota Bay In Sarasota, Fla. The Hotel Is Across The Street From The Science Museum, Gee Whiz, And Is Adjacent To Downtown Sarasota. Lido Beach And Shopping At St. Armand Circle Are Three Miles Away. The Sarasota/bradenton International Airport Is Four Miles From The Hotel.
Hotel Features. Waterfront Seating Is Available And Floridian Cuisine Is Served At The Boathouse. Scalini Offers Daily Breakfasts And Sunday Champagne Brunches, Overlooking The Marina. Two Poolside Bars Serve Tropical Cocktails And Light Fare. The Hotel Also Features The Restaurant And Bar, The Hurricane Hut Outdoor Bar, Lagoon Style Heated Pool With Cascading Waterfalls And Zero Entry, Complimentary Hyatt Stayfit Gym With State Of The Art Equipment, Private 32 Slip Marina, Fishing, Boating, Bicycle Rentals And Scuba Diving. Beach Shuttle Service Is Provided Complementary Two Times Daily. Guest Services Include Hyatt Fast Board /pda Check In, Business Center, Airport Shuttle For A Fee, Babysitting Referrals And Full Service Concierge. The Hotel Offers A Business Center And 10,000 Square Feet Of Flexible Meeting Space. Wireless Internet Access Is Available For A Fee. Indoor And Outdoor Spa Tubs And A Heated Outdoor Lap Pool With A Sundeck Provide Ample Space In Which To Enjoy The Florida Sun. An On Site Health Club Is Available.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms Showcase Water Or City Views. Rooms Are Equipped With Wireless Internet Access For A Fee. Coffeemakers Are Provided. Bathrooms Offer Granite Baths With Portico Toiletries. Bathrobes Are Available Upon Request.

expert Tip. Float Away On The Hotel's 92 Foot Lady Tampa Bay, A Luxury Yacht Available For Dinner Cruises, Board Meetings, Receptions And More. Spacious Teak Decks Boast Indoor Outdoor Seating For Up To 149 For A Reception.

Directions:

From Sarasota/bradenton International Airport:
Approximate Distance To The Hotel Is Four Miles.

Travel West On Desoto Road/university Parkway.
Turn Left Onto 41 South.
Turn Right Onto Boulevard Of The Arts.
The Hotel Is Located On The Left.

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