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Controversial Aspects of Oxygen Therapy

presented by
John B. Downs, MD,
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Release date: April 1, 2006
Expiration date: March 31, 2009

Target Audience: Allergy & Immunologists, Anesthesiologists, Cardiologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Internists, Neurologists, Pulmonary Medicine, Burn Surgeons, Cardaic Surgeons, Colon & Rectal Surgeons, General Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Trauma Surgeons, CRNAs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Medical Students, Residents, Interns, Nurse Anesthetists Students, Respiratory Therapists.

Course Description: As Keynote Speaker for the special event program “The Evolution of Mechanical Ventilation," Dr. Downs addresses the controversies surrounding oxygen therapy. This lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved conference and is now made available through this online program. A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized. Click on the link above to begin this educational program.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify the adverse effects of supplemental oxygen

  • Recognize the appropriate application of supplemental oxygen

Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)