EM2610G “ARDS: Past, Present and Future” (IM GR-102717)

Purpose and Overview

To discuss the research discoveries that led to effective clinical treatments for ARDS followed by the recent development of the Global Definition of ARDS and finally the emergence of biology in ARDS, with its implementation in real time biology measurements for ARDS and Sepsis trials.

Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Understand the primary treatments for ARDS, specifically lung protective ventilation, proning, and fluid conservative strategy, and how these treatments were based on fundamental research.
  • Understand the New Global Definition of ARDS
  • Understand the value of biology in ARDS and specifically the advances to real time biology in ARDS and Sepsis trials.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/19/2026
Course expires: 
01/19/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Michael Matthay, M.D.
Professor of Medicine and Anesthesia
University of California San Francisco

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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