Ninth Annual Evaluation and Management of Pleural Disease
Description
The Ninth Annual Evaluation and Management of Pleural Disease is designed for pulmonologists and chest surgeons, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care professionals interested in the care of patients with pleural disease. Participants will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and associated complications of common pleural procedures including thoracentesis, chest tube and indwelling pleural catheter placement, pleural biopsy, and thoracoscopy.
Day one
- Procedures will be discussed in the didactic session.
- Location: Arcade Room at the Chevy Chase Bank Conference Center
Day two
- Procedures will be demonstrated and practiced at the hands-on stations on human cadavers.
- Attendees must wear scrubs and proper footwear for the hands-on sessions. Gowns, gloves, shoe coverings, and masks will be provided.
- Location: Minimally Invasive Surgical Training Center (MISTC) lab
Faculty, schedule, hotel, and continuing education information is available online.
Continental breakfast and box lunch will be provided with a full paid registration. This is a Continuing Medical Education activity.
Who can attend?
- General public
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students
Tickets
Registration fees depend on professional level and number of days attending. Please review the website.
Johns Hopkins residents and fellows may register complimentary using a promo code, which is available from their department or division's activity director. Johns Hopkins University faculty and staff may use their tuition remission benefit, if full-time eligible.
