eCysticFibrosis Review, Volume 1, Issue 1



	VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 4

Pulmonary Exacerbations and the Microbiology of the CF Lung

Our guest author is John J. LiPuma from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

Describe how the complexity of the cystic fibrosis airway microbiome affects the management of pulmonary exacerbations.
Summarize the limitations of in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing in guiding antibiotic therapy of CF exacerbations.
Explain the role that bacterial species not routinely reported in cultures of CF respiratory specimens may play in contributing to pulmonary exacerbation and lung disease progression.

Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses
Dr. LiPuma has disclosed his discussion will not refer to off-label or unapproved uses of any drugs or products, with the exception of brief mentions of early-trial antibiotic combinations.


		MEET THE AUTHOR



				John J. LiPuma, MD Professor of Pediatrics University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Guest Faculty Disclosure
Dr. LiPuma reports that he has served as a consultant for Raptor Pharma, Aradigm Corp, and CURx Pharma.

Release Date:	Expiration Date:
March 30, 2016	March 29, 2018


		OTHER RESOURCES



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PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Peter J. Mogayzel, Jr., MD, PhD
Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center
Professor of Pediatrics
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Noah Lechtzin, MD
Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
Associate Professor of Medicine
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Suzanne Sullivan, RN, BSN
Senior Clinical Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland



	CME/CE INFORMATION


	ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Physicians This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Nurses The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center do not endorse the use of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT Physicians Podcast: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses Podcast: This 0.5 contact hour Educational Activity is provided by the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. Each Podcast carries a maximum of 0.5 contact hour, or a total of 3 contact hours for the 6 podcasts in this program. Respiratory Therapists For United States: Visit this page to confirm that your state will accept the CE Credits gained through this program.

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