Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Strategies for Maximizing Potential
Oscar Henry Mayer, MD is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and an Attending Pulmonologist within…
Course Instructor: Oscar H. Mayer, MD
Pulmonary Physiology
At the end of this session, learners will be able to learn about general pulmonary anatomy, understand the mechanics, ventilation, and blood flow, and review…
Chest Wall and Spine Disorders
At the end of this session, learners will be able to learn about chest wall and spinal anatomy and physiology, discuss disorders and treatment, and…
Pulmonary Cases
At the end of this session, learners will be able to learn how to prepare a case presentation, discuss medical history and treatment plan, and…
Broad Use of Pulmonary Function Testing
At the end of this session, learners will be able to discriminate obstructive and restrictive lung disease using PFTs, understand the basis of pulmonary function…
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome: Pulmonary Problems Related to Chest and Spine Deformity in Children
Please Note: This course may contain imagery and/or video of surgical procedures. Chest and spine deformity in the first decade of life can lead to…
Managing the Respiratory Needs of Patients with Neuromuscular Disease
Patients with neuromuscular disease, including muscle weakness due to primary muscle or nerve abnormalities or an inability to control respiratory muscles due to abnormal brain…