Oxygen therapy, April 17 - May 29, 2012

Oxygen therapy   
EDUCATIONAL AIMS  
 
 The aim of this web-based course is to update the participants on the indications and management of oxygen therapy by addressing the following topics:
  • scientific basis
  • appropriate indications
  • benefits
  • adverse effects
  • adherence to treatment
  • oxygen therapy delivery systems
  • home oxygen services
  • supplemental oxygen during exercise
  • oxygen therapy during sleep
  • safety
Registration fee: € 50

The registration is now closed.

 

 
PROGRAMME & FACULTY  
 
The live lectures will take place at 18.00-19.00 Central European Time. In order to avoid missing any of the course information, due to potential technical problems, it is recommended that you join at least 20 minutes prior to the start time.

EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL  

ERS Online Course on Oxygen therapy, April - May 2012
1
Long term oxygen therapy in COPD
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J. Zielinski (Warsaw, Poland)
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2
Controversial indications of long term oxygen therapy in COPD
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A. Chaouat (Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France)
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3
Is oxygen therapy an indication for breathless patients?
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R. O’Driscoll (Manchester, United Kingdom)
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4
Air travel, altitude and oxygen therapy
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A. Akerø (Oslo, Norway)
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5
Oxygen therapy in acute patients
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C. dos Santos (Toronto, Canada)
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6
Long term oxygen therapy in children
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I. Balfour-Lynn (London, United Kingdom)
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COURSE ORGANISER  
 
R. Kessler (Strasbourg, France)
 


TARGET AUDIENCE  

The main target audience are trainees in respiratory medicine and young doctors.



CME ACCREDITATION  

The ERS web-based Course on "Oxygen therapy" is accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP). The ERS designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 6 European hours of credit. Each live lecture has been accredited for 1 hour of CME credits. Credits are only granted for the participation during the live event, not for viewing the recorded presentation.



ABOUT WEB CONFERENCES?  

Online live lectures closely simulate a class meeting. With this approach the speaker can interact with the audience similar to classroom teaching.
 
All participants can hear the speech of the presenter and simultaneously see the slides. If the Computer is equipped with a microphone participants can ask questions or discuss with the other participants. Alternatively, questions can be posed by text chat.


 
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