Program Description
This 5-part video presentation series pays tribute to Dr. Richard Light and describes many recent exciting and practice-changing advances in our understanding of pleural disease since the publication of Light’s Criteria. Recent research advances have allowed less-invasive approaches in diagnosis of pleural effusions, and transformed the care of malignant effusion, empyema, and pneumothorax.
The wide range of topics (listed below) in this video series will inform pulmonologists on practical applications of these exciting advances in everyday practice.
- From Light’s Criteria to State of the Art Molecular Diagnostics of Pleural Effusions (Courtney Broaddus, MD)
- From Light’s Formula on Pneumothorax Size to Conservative Management: State of the Art Pneumothorax Care (Nick Maskell, DM)
- From Light’s "Sun Never Set on Parapneumonic Effusion" to State of the Art Care of Pleural Infection (Samira Shojaee, MD, MPH)
- From Light’s Preclinical Models to State of the Art Malignant Pleural Effusion Care (Yun Chor Gary Lee, MBChB, PhD)
- State of the Art Pleural Interventions for Pulmonologists in 2022 (David J. Feller-Kopman, MD)
The presentations included in this educational module were originally presented at the 2022 ATS International Conference.
Target Audience
Pulmonologists, critical care specialists, translational researchers, and clinicians
Learning Objectives
After successfully completing this video series, learners will be able to:
- Discuss advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pleural effusions
- Implement guideline recommendations on best management of malignant effusions, based on the latest clinical trial evidence
- Apply the latest research finding on management of pneumothorax, including conservative approaches and ambulatory care
Course summary
2.00 Participation
2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Credit Expires: December 05, 2023
Format: Video
| Name | Title | Institution | Role | Relationship |
| ATS International Conference Committee | International Conference Committee | Various | Planner | See Planner Disclosure Summary: https://bit.ly/coisummary |
| ATS Education Committee | Education Committee | Various | Planner | See Planner Disclosure Summary: https://bit.ly/coisummary |
| Courtney Broaddus, MD | Professor Emeritus of Medicine | Univ of California San Francisco | Chair; Presenter 1 | No relevant financial relationships to disclose |
| Nick Maskell, DM | Professor of Respiratory Medicine | University of Bristol, United Kingdom | Presenter 2 | Rocket Medical: Research - investigator initiated BD: Advisory Committee for non-promotional |
| Samira Shojaee, MD | Associate Professor of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University | Presenter 3 | Biodesix, Inc: Research - investigator initiated |
| Yun Chor Gary Lee, MBChB | Professor of Medicine | University of Western Australia | Presenter 4 | Rocket Medical: Other transfers of value (e.g., drugs, devices) |
| David J. Feller-Kopman, MD | Professor of Medicine | Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center | Chair; Presenter 5 | AstraZeneca: Consultant Boston Scientific: Consultant Noah Medical: Consultant Ambu: Consultant |
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Thoracic Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
| Credit Type | Credit/Points | Credit Designation Statement |
| AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ | 2.00 | The American Thoracic Society designates this Video for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
DISCLOSURE DECLARATIONS
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This educational activity may include discussion of unapproved uses of a drug, product, or device. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT
To earn credit for this course, follow these instructions:
- Launch and view all session videos.
- After viewing the videos, you must attest that you viewed all the videos prior to starting the post test.
- You must pass the post test with a 70% score or better.
- Complete the Course Evaluation.
- Once you view the videos, pass the post test and complete the evaluation, you may claim credits.
- To view your transcript and print your certificate, go to the My Account drop-down list. Then select Transcript.