Management of Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure with an Advanced Form of High Flow Therapy

October 17, 2024

In this educational activity, participants will learn the mechanisms of action of HVNI and how to optimally utilize high-velocity therapy appropriately and safely for patients in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure. This activity will help to improve the management and treatment of patients in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in acute care environments.

Target Audience

 
This activity is intended to meet the educational needs of the healthcare team including but not limited to:
  • Physicians
  • Residents
  • Medical Students
  • Physician Associates/Physician Assistants (PAs)
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurses
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Other Healthcare Professionals

 

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Compare current clinical evidence to assess the effectiveness of High Velocity Nasal Insufflation (HVNI) versus non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NiPPV) for treating adult patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.
  • Explain the mechanisms of action of HVNI.
  • Compare the significance and differences in cannula design for applying high flow therapy.
  • Discuss the clinical application and strategies for implementing HVNI into the care of emergency patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Completion
Course opens: 
07/01/2024
Course expires: 
01/15/2025
Event starts: 
10/17/2024 - 11:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/17/2024 - 12:00pm EDT
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Virtual - Zoom Webinar
United States

Accreditation Statements

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement(s)

Physicians (CME)

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ earned as AOA Category 2 credit. 
 
It is the physician's responsibility to report CME credits earned directly to AOA.
 
Ways to report CME Credit:

Other Healthcare Professionals (Attendance)

All other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity will receive a Certificate of Attendance.  Many credentialing bodies such as the ANCC, AANP, and AAPA accept certificates of attendance for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. If you have doubts about whether an activity will qualify for CE, please contact your certifying organization for clarification on credit eligibility.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Completion
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