Using a combination of hands-on workshops, lectures, case-based discussions, and computer-based interactive scenarios, the practical pleural skills course offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in a variety of pleural techniques. This course will look at the different aspects of thoracic imaging, including theory, evidence, technique, normal and abnormal appearances and application in clinical practice.
Educational aims
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- demonstrate basic techniques used in thoracic ultrasound and will have acquired theoretical knowledge to support this
- demonstrate basic techniques used in the insertion and management of indwelling pleural catheters and understand the evidence behind them
- demonstrate the basic techniques used in various forms of medical pleuroscopy and understand the evidence behind them
- recognise the importance and the role of pleural disease in the management of respiratory patients
Chest X-ray and CT R. Benamore (Oxford, United Kingdom)
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Thoracic ultrasound – theory R. Benamore (Oxford, United Kingdom)
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Thoracic ultrasound – normal and basic abnormalities R. Hallifax (Oxford, United Kingdom)
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Thoracic ultrasound – advanced imaging and techniques I. Psallidas (Oxford, United Kingdom)
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The future of thoracic ultrasonography J Corcoran (Plymouth, United Kingdom)
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Pleural manometry F. Maldonado (Nashville, USA)
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IPCs in non-malignant disease S. Walker (Bristol, United Kingdom)
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Update on pleural trial evidence (IPC vs talc, best way to pleurodese etc including chest drain size) R. Bhatnagar (Bristol, United Kingdom), N. Rahman (Oxford, United Kingdom)
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What do thoracic surgeons do? D Stavroulias (Oxford, United Kingdom)
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Management of malignant mesothelioma K. Blyth (Glasgow, United Kingdom)
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Medical thoracoscopy – step by step V Pinelli, P Canessa (Sarzana, Italy)
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Safety and complications N. Rahman (Oxford, United Kingdom)
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Medical thoracoscopy – training and audit A Bibby (Bristol, United Kingdom)
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Setting up a pleural service M. Evison (Manchester, United Kingdom)
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