Artificial Lung and New Inspiration

Faculty

Needs Statement

Respiratory failure continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the World Health Report 2002, respiratory failure is the third leading cause of death in the world. Due to this growing epidemic, there is a need to educate healthcare providers to help them succeed in bettering the lives of their patients. This activity will give participants the information they need about the development of the Artificial Lung and how it is used.

Target Audience

Physicians, DO's, Physician Assistants

Objectives

1.  Review survival rates using the artificial lung. 

2.  Discuss the advancement of the artificial lung.

3.  Describe how the artificial lung works.

Accreditation

CME
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr Zwischenberger has research support from MedArray, MC 3, and Avalon.  He is a consultant for Novalung.