Difficult to Manage Pulmonary Conditions in the Acute Care Setting: ARDS, Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis, and COPD

This session reviews the pathophysiology, current evidence-based guidelines, and management recommendations for exacerbations of ARDS, pulmonary fibrosis, and COPD. Subject matter includes pathophysiology and physiologic changes that occur within the lungs for each of these conditions, a review of the current evidence-based guidelines for acute management of each of these conditions, and both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of these three conditions.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information

Contact hours available until 10/5/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conferences Committee Disclosures: 
Melissa Batchelor-Murphy discloses that she serves in a consultant role as the owner of MBM Consulting, LLC.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify the current evidence-based guidelines for acute management of ARDS, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, and COPD.