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Summary

This on-demand teaching session presented by Dr. Lin is perfect for medical professionals looking to better assess the lungs of their patients. Through this session, participants will learn techniques such as how to obtain a detailed history; positioning and placement of the hands during examination; and visual and auscultatory orientation for examining and classifying breath sounds. This session is also designed to help practitioners develop skills to differentiate and identify non-pathological versus pathological lung sounds. Don't miss this chance to hone your vital skills in assessing the lungs and improving patient care.

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This event will be lead by Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos. Dr. Galiatsatos is an associate professor of medicine and a physician in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive lung disease, arteriovenous malformations, tobacco dependence, and in the care of critically ill patients, specifically in oncology critical care.

Learning objectives

  1. Describe the components of the physical exam to assess the lungs.
  2. Identify the common variations of auscultation findings associated with normal lung sounds.
  3. Demonstrate a practical understanding of the basic maneuvers utilized in the physical exams of the lungs.
  4. Explain the conditions and pathologies associated with abnormal lung sounds.
  5. Construct an appropriate working differential diagnosis for respiratory conditions based on physical exam findings.
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