CHEST Pulse
CHEST Pulse is a podcast produced by the American College of Chest Physicians for clinicians working in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Each episode covers the information and best practices these specialists need to deliver the best possible patient care. Topics typically include clinical guidance, research updates, and practical insights from experts in the field. The show is aimed at physicians and other health professionals rather than the general public.
Episodes
POCUS-Guided Volume Assessment Using VExUS
This podcast episode focuses on expert perspectives on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluation of venous congestion, including the venous excess ultrasound (VExUS) exam approach, as a practical bedside tool in different populations of patients who are critically ill. Two leading experts in this area, Abhilash Koratala, MD, and Eduardo Argaiz, MD, PhD, discuss the underlying physiology of venou
Guidelines for Addressing OSA in Pregnancy
This podcast offers an important discussion on the guidelines for addressing OSA in pregnancy. Hosted by Women in CHEST Medicine (WiCM) Interest Group member and guideline panelist Carolyn D’Ambrosio, MD, MS, FCCP, this episode explores why pregnancy represents a unique and often underrecognized risk period for sleep-disordered breathing and how OSA can impact both short- and long-term health outc
Breath of Hope: Transforming Cystic Fibrosis Care in Pakistan
In Pakistan, children living with cystic fibrosis (CF) deal not only with a serious disease but also with the added complications of delayed diagnosis, limited access to therapies, and gaps in care. However, CF care is now improving in Pakistan thanks to increasing quality of life and the hard work of clinicians. In this podcast, leading CF experts from different regions of Pakistan highlight six
Next Steps in COPD Care: Exploring Biologics for Frequent Exacerbators
Despite triple inhaled therapy, many patients with COPD continue to experience frequent and severe exacerbations, leading to hospitalizations, symptom burden, and higher mortality risk. In this expert-led discussion, Diego J. Maselli, MD, FCCP, and Stephanie Christenson, MD, talk about personalized treatment approaches and the role of biologics in advanced COPD care.
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2025 Consensus Statement on Cardiac Ultrasound in the ICU
In this podcast, Nicholas Villalobos, MD, interviews Hatem Soliman Aboumarie, MD, from Harefield Hospital, the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, London. They discuss cardiovascular ICU principles and updates in bedside cardiac ultrasound from the 2025 Cardiac Ultrasound in Cardiovascular Emergency and Critical Care consensus statement by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, th
A Women’s History Month Conversation With Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP
In this podcast episode, in honor of Women's History Month, the Women in Chest Medicine Interest Group highlights the leadership journey, values, and insights of CHEST President-Elect Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, in a conversation with host Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, FCCP. Through a reflective and engaging discussion, Dr. Moores shares how her experiences—from competitive athletics to a distinguished
Navigating COPD: From Symptom Recognition to Emerging Treatment Strategies
Farrukh Abbas, MD, FCCP, and Megan Conroy, MD, MAEd, FCCP, discuss the role of the care team in COPD diagnosis, recent changes in classifications and updates to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease guidelines, how triple-inhaler therapies and biologics can be used to treat patients with COPD, and more.
Since the time of this recording, the US Food and Drug Administration has
COPD Care: Partnership Between Primary Care and Pulmonary Providers
Primary care providers can play a pivotal role in a patient’s COPD diagnosis by looking out for signs and symptoms and referring patients to pulmonologists when appropriate. In this podcast, Megan Conroy, MD, MEd, FCCP, and Nathan Falk, MD, MBA, CPE, CAQSM, FAAFP, provide pulmonary and primary care perspectives on diagnostic strategies for COPD.
This podcast is a part of CHEST's Bridging Specialt
Diagnosing NTM and Bronchiectasis: Best Practices for Early and Accurate Recognition
Early recognition and diagnosis of nontuberculosis mycobacteria (NTM) and bronchiectasis are key for optimal patient management. However, these conditions are often misdiagnosed as COPD or asthma, leading to significant challenges and delays in treatment. Join Nathan Falk, MD, MBA, and Ashwin Basavaraj, MD, FCCP, as they share perspectives on accurately diagnosing NTM and bronchiectasis with early
Challenges, Gaps, and Opportunities in Diagnosing and Managing Refractory Chronic Cough
In this episode, experts discuss the challenges of diagnosing and managing refractory chronic cough—a persistent cough that is often misunderstood and mismanaged. Drawing on findings from a recent CHEST/GSK survey, the conversation highlights gaps in patient evaluation, current treatment barriers, and opportunities to improve care through standardized protocols, better history-taking, and greater
When “More Treatment” Isn’t Better: A Stage II Lung Cancer Case
A man in his late 60s enters a lung cancer screening program and is found to have a 4.5 cm tumor—stage II by size, with high-stakes decisions ahead. The case seems to point toward modern perioperative therapy, until biomarker testing changes everything. In this episode, host Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Guideline Chair John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, and oncologist Natasha Leighl, MD,
From Resection to Risk Reduction: A Stage II Lung Cancer Story About Mutations, Meds, and Moving on
A woman in her early 60s, who never smoked in her lifetime, is diagnosed with stage II lung cancer after an abnormal chest X-ray—and believes surgery has ended the story. But postoperative pathology and molecular testing open a new chapter of therapy designed to lower recurrence risk. In this episode, host Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Guideline Chair John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, and
Guardrails, Gray Areas, and a Spiculated Surprise: A Stage I Lung Cancer Case
A 49-year-old individual who never smoked learns a routine scan has uncovered a suspicious lung lesion—low PET uptake, a negative bronchoscopy, and “stable” imaging… yet clinical instincts say, “Don’t ignore this.” In this story-driven episode, host Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Guideline Chair John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, and thoracic surgeon Sudish Murthy, MD, PhD, FCCP, to walk th
Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast (Wednesday Preview)
In the last episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, speaks with Amy E. Morris, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2026 in Phoenix about Exhibit Hall games (last chance to sign up for the escape room!), Experience CHEST, poster presentations, and what to expect at next year's annual
Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast (Tuesday Preview)
In this episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, and Meredith Turetz, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Training and Transitions Committee, dive into the Network Open Forums at 11:15 am CT (various locations), the Trainee Lounge (South Building, Room 405), and the attendee-favorite CHEST Challenge Championship in the Ar
Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast (Monday Preview)
In this episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, speaks with Deborah Jo Levine, MD, MS, FCCP, Chair of the Council of Networks, about what not to miss on Monday, including the souvenir T-shirt giveaway in the Exhibit Hall, Section presentations at Experience CHEST, and the Cultures and Communities Reception (
Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast (Sunday Preview)
In the first episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, and CHEST President John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2025 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (8 am CT, Arie Crown Theater), the Keynote Address from adventurer and cancer survivor Sean Swa
In Critical Moments: Building Trust When It Matters Most
In this podcast episode, experts explore how relationship-centered communication transforms care in the ICU and other fast-paced clinical environments. Host Susan Corbridge, PhD, ACNP, FCCP, speaks with nurse practitioners Tehya Johnson, MSN, AGPCNC-BC, and Allison Wynes, DNP, FCCP, who share real-world strategies for navigating tough conversations, reducing stigma, and aligning care with patient
SCAI Classification and Cardiogenic Shock
In this podcast presented by CHEST's Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery Section, Ross Lavine, MD, interviews David Baran, MD. They explore key topics in cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support and discuss Dr. Baran’s advice for junior faculty and fellows on building a successful career in medicine.
Recalcitrant MAC Lung Disease, Resistant MAC, and M abscessus Infections
In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore the challenges and treatment strategies for recalcitrant Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) pulmonary disease, resistant MAC, and Mycobacterium abscessus (M abscessus) infections. They discuss diagnostic considerations, antibiotic resistance, treatment regimens—including US Food and Drug Admini
Bronchiectasis Exacerbations and Management Strategies
In this episode, host Ashwin Basavaraj, MD, FCCP, and guest Charles Daley, MD, discuss bronchiectasis exacerbations. They cover their clinical importance, differentiation from COPD and asthma, and management strategies, including cautious use of steroids. They also discuss prevention methods such as airway clearance, macrolide antibiotics, inhaled antibiotics, and emerging anti-inflammatory therap
Initial Treatment Strategies for Bronchiectasis and NTM Pulmonary Disease
In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Keren Bakal, MD, and Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore initial treatment strategies for bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease. The conversation delves into the critical role of airway clearance therapy, challenges in selecting individualized treatments, and the importance of patient education.
Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy Through First 5 Minutes Strategies
In this episode, experts discuss how clinicians can address vaccine hesitancy in their patients, especially those with chronic respiratory conditions. This episode explores communication strategies, key factors shaping vaccine acceptance, and best practices for health care providers. Learn practical ways to build trust using CHEST’s First 5 Minutes® strategies, and support patients in making infor
CHEST 2024 Morning Preview: Wednesday
In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, previews the final day of CHEST 2024 while speaking with Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, about what to expect from next year’s meeting in Chicago.
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CHEST 2024 Morning Preview: Tuesday
In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, speaks with Training and Transitions Committee Chair, Subani Chandra, MD, FCCP, about what to expect from the conference on Tuesday, including the Network Open Forums (11:15 am ET), opportunities for trainees, and the highly anticipated CHEST Challenge Championship (doors
CHEST 2024 Morning Preview: Monday
In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, speaks with Council of Networks Chair, Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, FCCP, about what not to miss on Monday, including the Women in Chest Medicine Luncheon (12 pm ET, preregistration required) and the Network Mixer (5 pm ET).
CHEST 2024 Morning Preview: Sunday
In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, and CHEST President, Jack D. Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2024 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (8 am ET) and the Keynote Address from Vanessa Kerry, MD, MSc.
CHEST Advocates Podcast With Lilit Sargsyan, MD, FCCP
“I learned how scary it was to be on that side of medicine... I had gone from being a healthy
doctor to a patient with cancer, and I had a lot of anxiety about reentering the world, especially
as a doctor.”
In a recording of a live performance from the CHEST 2023 annual meeting in Honolulu, Lilit
Sargsyan, MD, FCCP, shares her experience in the health care system as a patient with thyroid
cancer.
Climate Impact and Advocacy: An Interview with Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS
This podcast highlights a clinician's experience with climate change and its impact on lung health. Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a clinician educator, and an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She serves as the CHEST representative on the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.
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Diagnostic Excellence in ILD
In this episode, expert faculty Julie Morisset, MD, and Ayodeji Adegunsoye, MD, MSc, PhD, FCCP, talk with moderator Mary Beth Scholand, MD, FCCP, on the health inequities that are important to factor into interstitial lung disease (ILD) diagnosis and care. They discuss the symptoms and patient profiles associated with ILD, appropriate tests that may help validate a suspicion of ILD, and next steps
Meet the Advocate: Meredith Berkman - Parents Against Vaping
Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe) has become an influential advocacy and education nonprofit run and powered by passionate volunteers across the country. The organization serves as the national parent voice fighting the predatory behavior of Big Tobacco as it relates to vaping and targeting youth.
PAVe parents advocate at the local, state, and national levels for ending the sale of all f
Central Sleep Apnea Pathophysiology and Treatment
Kara L. Dupuy-McCauley, MD, highlights the group of disorders that make up central sleep apnea (CSA). Because there are a variety of different CSA types, treatment can be challenging, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Gain an understanding of the types and their pathophysiology to help you decipher which treatment methods are best for your patients.
This webinar was developed
CHEST Morning Preview: Wednesday
In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, previews the final day of CHEST 2023 while speaking with Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, about what to expect from next year’s meeting in Boston.
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CHEST Morning Preview: Tuesday
In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, speaks with Bill Kelly, MD, FCCP, about what to expect from the conference on Tuesday, including the Network Open Forums (10:30 am HST) and the highly anticipated CHEST Challenge Championship (7:30 pm HST).
CHEST Morning Preview: Monday
In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, speaks with Cassie Kennedy, MD, FCCP, about what not to miss on Monday, including the Women in Chest Medicine Luncheon (12:45 pm HST, preregistration required) and the Networks Mixer (4 pm HST).
CHEST Morning Preview: Sunday
In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, and CHEST President, Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2023 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (3:15 pm HST) and the Welcome Reception (5:15 pm HST).
Adult Vaccines for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
This podcast highlights the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on older adults. Experts discuss RSV's pathophysiology, risk factors, potential complications, and the vital role of new vaccines in protecting the aging population.
Supported by an independent medical educational grant from GSK
SPEAKERS
Kelly Pennington, MD
Ryan C. Maves, MD, FCCP
Sepsis Stories: Unraveling Complex Cases (Case #3)
In this episode, Angel Coz Yataco, MD, FCCP, explores a case involving the likelihood of sepsis in a hypoxic patient.
This episode is part 3 of a three-part series hosted by Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, in which expert clinicians discuss and debate how they would approach various sepsis cases.
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Sepsis Stories: Unraveling Complex Cases (Case #2)
In this episode, Christopher Carroll, MD, FCCP, shares how he would handle a 16-year-old patient admitted to the ICU after being intubated for airway protection.
This episode is part 2 of a three-part series hosted by Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, in which expert clinicians discuss and debate how they would approach various sepsis cases.
Listen to case #1 »
Listen to case #3 »
These resources w
Sepsis Stories: Unraveling Complex Cases (Case #1)
In this episode, Katie Pendleton, MD, FCCP, shares how she would handle the case of a patient admitted to the ICU with septic shock from pulmonary causes.
This episode is part 1 of a three-part series hosted by Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, in which expert clinicians discuss and debate how they would approach various sepsis cases.
Listen to case #2 »
Listen to case #3 »
These resources were sup
Certification Changes Heading Into the New Year: A Conversation With the American Board of Internal Medicine
2022 CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by representatives from the American Board of Internal Medicine as they discuss updates to the pulmonary and critical care medicine recertification options being rolled out in 2023.
For more information on recertification or the new Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment option, you can contact the general ABIM email. For those interested
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – the journal CHEST
Leading up to the 2023 launch of two open access journals joining the journal CHEST® portfolio, CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by Editor in Chief of the journal CHEST, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, and Senior Vice President of Communications for the American College of Chest Physicians and Publisher of the journal CHEST, Nicki Augustyn, to discuss scholarly publishing and
PICU in the MICU: Supporting Pediatric Care During Public Health Emergencies
After nearly 3 years of low disease burden, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are infecting children at extraordinarily high levels, leading to frequent hospitalizations and overburdened children’s hospitals around the world.
During prior waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) supported adult critical care by admitting younger adults. In this webinar,
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Being an Educator
CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by Mechanical Ventilation Domain Task Force Chair, Jaspal Singh, MD, FCCP, as they discuss what goes into becoming a CHEST educator and the diversity within CHEST simulation learning.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members about their journey in medicine, their pass
A Conversation With Center for Tobacco Products Director, Dr. Brian King
Join Frank T. Leone, MD, MS, FCCP, Chair of CHEST’s Tobacco/Vaping Work Group, for an interview with Brian King, PhD, MPH, the recently appointed Director of the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). The CTP is the Food and Drug Administration arm responsible for carrying out the law commonly known as the Tobacco Control Act, which gave the agency broad authority to regulate the manufacturing, distri
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Learning Through Simulation
CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Board of Regents Member, Alexander S. Niven, MD, FCCP, as they discuss the beginnings of CHEST simulation courses and adult education.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members about their journey in medicine, their passions, and how they got involved in CHEST
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Utilizing CHEST
CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST President Designate, Jack Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP, to talk about utilizing the CHEST network and opportunities.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members about their journey in medicine, their passions, and how they got involved in CHEST.
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Finding Balance
CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Scientific Program Committee Vice Chair-Elect, Gabe Bosslet, MD, FCCP, to talk about his recent advocacy work, finding a work/life balance, and recognizing how and when to say no.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members about their journey in medicine, their
Disaster Response and Global Health Section Interview: Monkeypox—What We Need to Know
Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Disaster Response and Global Health Section of CHEST’s Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network, sits down with infectious disease specialist Edith Lederman, MD, to discuss the current monkeypox outbreak affecting many countries around the world, including the United States. They talk about the history of this disease, its clinical presentation, vaccination
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Education
CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by Chair of the CHEST Education Committee, Amy E. Morris, MD, FCCP, to talk about getting involved with CHEST's educational initiatives.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members about their journey in medicine, their passions, and how they got involved in CHEST.
Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for ILD
There are many barriers to reaching a definitive diagnosis for interstitial lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis (PF). To learn more about these obstacles—and how we can overcome them—CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, joins Timothy Hernandez, MD, from the University of Texas Health Science Center, and Andrew H. Limper, MD, FCCP, from the Mayo Clinic, to discuss the diagnosis of PF.
COVID Beyond the ICU: Management of Post-COVID-19 Pulmonary Disease
A panel of international experts discuss the delayed manifestations of pulmonary disease from COVID-19. This episode focuses on signs and symptoms of post-COVID-19 pulmonary disease, tools for evaluation, and the emerging data on management strategies. (Originally recorded April 14, 2022) Moderator: Corey D. Kershaw, MD, FCCP. Panelists: Deji Adegunsoye, MD, MS, FCCP; Sean Callahan, MD; Saniya Kha
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Private Practice
CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Past President (2017-2018) John E. Studdard, MD, FCCP, to talk about working in private practice and his involvement in CHEST advocacy efforts.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members about their journey in medicine, their passions, and how they got involved
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Education
The COVID-19 pandemic affected medical education in multiple ways, as trainees, educators, and training programs had to adapt rapidly to the public health measures. In this episode, panelists reflect on the impact of the pandemic, share the lessons learned, and discuss the future of medical education in the post-pandemic era. Moderator: Viren Kaul, MD, FCCP. Panelists: Leticia Helms, MD; Garrett R
Critical Care Network Interview: COVID Vaccine Hesitancy
For various reasons, many patients are still reluctant to be vaccinated against COVID-19. CHEST's COVID-19 Task Force Chair Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP, sits down with Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how health care providers can navigate patient reluctance, efforts to combat misinformation relating to the COVID-19 vaccines, understanding reported side effects, and more.
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Where Did Our ICU Staff Go? Staffing Challenges During and After the Pandemic
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, early limitations in ventilators and PPE have been replaced by acute shortages of clinical staff. Surveys of critical care physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists reveal that high numbers have left or will leave their professions in the near term. In this episode, our expert panelists discuss the sources of staff shortage, th
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Guidelines
CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by Chair of the CHEST Guidelines and Oversight Committee, Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, to talk about the process to create medical guidelines and how to get involved with the committee.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members about their journey in medicine, their passions
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Diversity in Medicine
CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST 2021 Keynote Speaker Demondes Haynes, MD, FCCP, to talk about climbing the ranks of CHEST and encouraging diversity within medicine.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members about their journey in medicine, their passions, and how they got involved in CHEST.
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Past Presidents
CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Past President Stephanie Levine, MD, FCCP, and Immediate Past President Steven Q. Simpson, MD, FCCP, to talk about what it was like serving as the Presidents of a lung health association during a global pandemic largely affecting the respiratory system.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schu
Oral Antivirals for COVID-19
Oral antiviral agents may be a promising tool to reduce hospitalizations and death in patients with COVID-19. New data and research about these therapies are emerging. In this episode, experts discuss oral antiviral agents for COVID-19 and the uses of these medications. (Originally recorded January 27, 2022) Moderator: Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD. Panelists: Steven Gordon, MD; Catherine M. Berjohn,
ECMO for Severe COVID-19: Clinical Controversies and Lessons Learned
ECMO use expanded greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite this increased use, outcomes have been mixed. The use of this technique also requires substantial resources from health systems that are already stressed. In this episode, ARDS experts discuss the challenges of caring for the sickest patients with COVID-19. They also review the most recent lessons learned regarding patient selecti
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – CHEST 2022
CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST 2022 Scientific Program Committee Chair and Vice-Chair Subani Chandra, MD, FCCP, and Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, to talk about getting involved with CHEST and what to expect from the upcoming meeting in Nashville, October 16-19, 2022.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHES
COVID-19 Vaccines: An Update for the Pulmonologist
It has now been a year since the first vaccines against COVID-19 have become available, providing the world with our best defense against the pandemic. In this session, our expert panelists review the current state of the science on vaccines, variants, boosters, and emerging strategies to protect our most vulnerable patients. Additionally, they address strategies to reduce vaccine hesitancy in our
Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – CHEST 2021
CHEST President-Elect David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST 2021 Scientific Program Committee Co-Chairs Christopher L. Carroll, MD, FCCP, and David Zielinski, MD, FCCP, to talk about planning an annual meeting in a virtual environment and how they encourage others to get involved in the planning process.
The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulma
Pulmonary Fibrosis After COVID-19: Treatments and Transplant
Hear from pulmonologists about the outlook of post-COVID chronic lung disease, including a discussion of what we understand about the factors that contribute to the development of post-COVID fibrosis, the role of emerging therapies such as antifibrotics and antiinflammatory agents, and when to consider lung transplantation. (Originally recorded October 28, 2021) Moderator: Holly Keyt, MD, FCCP. Pa
COVID-19 in India: What Strategies Worked and What Could Have Been Handled Better
This episode reviews the challenges and triumphs in India’s approach to COVID-19 and lessons for public health in the Indian context. Hear how global collaborations helped India respond to COVID-19 and understand areas of opportunity to strengthen these collaborations for future pandemics. (Originally recorded September 16, 2021) Moderators: Neha S. Dangayach, MD, and Sai Haranath, MBBS, MPH, FCCP
Management of Severe COVID-19 in Peru: From Evidence to Clinical Practice
In this episode, experts in the field of critical care medicine share their experiences managing patients with severe COVID-19 in Peru, with an emphasis on controversial topics, while answering questions from the audience. (Originally recorded August 18, 2021) Moderator: Angel Coz Yataco, MD, FCCP. Panelists: Samuel Cosme, MD; Javier Diaz-Mendoza, MD, FCCP; and Diana Fernandez, MD. For more tools
Treating COVID-19 in Resource-Limited Settings: Brazil
Medical resources are scarce in Brazil. The scarcity and inequality of distribution were highlighted during the pandemic. In this episode, we talk to three physicians who were at the front line during the pandemic and learn how they managed their patients and the resources available to them. (Originally recorded August 5, 2021) Moderator: Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD. Panelists: Fernando Waldemar, MD
Updates on Coma Science and Sedation Practices for Patients With COVID-19 and Beyond
Coma science is a rapidly evolving field. In this episode, expert panelists share how our understanding of coma and consciousness recovery is changing for patients with and without COVID-19. They also discuss how COVID-19 forced us to rethink and adapt sedation practices for critically ill patients and how this may have contributed to increasing delirium and disorders of consciousness. (Originally
PTSD and Moral Distress in Patients and Providers - Recognition and Tools to Help
The COVID-19 pandemic created numerous circumstances that placed people into morally and ethically challenging situations that have caused moral distress and even moral injury for some. The pandemic has also negatively impacted mental health for a large number of people. In this episode, hear about key findings regarding moral distress, moral injury, and mental health affecting both patients and h
COVID-19: How Did 1918 Prepare Us for Today? How Will 2020-2021 Prepare Us for Tomorrow?
The Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 has in many ways guided the public health, economic, and social responses to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Most of those “lessons learned” proved useful, many perhaps not, and certainly, some have been controversial. This episode examines historical lessons from 1918, how they played out for COVID-19, and how these two pandemics will help us (hopefully) prepare fo
Managing Pulmonary Complications From Cancer During the Pandemic and Beyond: Pleural Effusion, Airway Obstruction, and Pneumonitis
Expert interventional pulmonologists and medical oncologists discuss the management of malignant pleural effusion, airway obstruction, and immune-related pneumonitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists review the literature on these topics and share their own personal and institutional experiences. (Originally recorded June 10, 2021) Moderator: Septimiu Murgu, MD, FCCP. Panelists: Mary Jo
COVID-19: Maximizing Utility While Conserving Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic in India has stretched health care resources to the limit. During this webinar, experts share strategies for maximizing limited resources, oxygen conservation evidence, and how to build up capacity in preparation for the next wave—as well as what people overseas can do to help. (Originally recorded May 17, 2021) Moderators: Steven Q. Simpson, MD, FCCP, and Sai Praveen Haranat
COVID-19 Resurgence: What's Different This Time Around?
In this episode, experts from countries facing the new wave of COVID-19 discuss if the surges seen in certain countries are simply an increase in the number of cases, or if there are new features of the disease for which we should be prepared. (Originally recorded May 13, 2021) Moderator: Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD. Panelists: Marina Vercoza Viana, MD; Sai Haranath, MBBS, MPH, FCCP; Stefano Alibert
Impact of COVID-19 on Children
Children have been less impacted by the pandemic than adults, but its direct and indirect effects still have been significant. Additionally, a newly identified hyperinflammatory syndrome, MIS-C, has caused multisystem critical illness in some children. In this episode, an expert panel reviews the impacts of COVID-19 on children, including the clinical manifestations and potential etiologies of MIS
Challenges to Recovery: COVID-19 and Beyond
As we move into the second year of the pandemic, health care workers and the general public across the globe are struggling to get back to normalcy. In this episode, our expert panelists discuss how to safely reopen clinical practices and how the public can safely engage in health-promoting activities, like exercise and travel, as we prepare for a future beyond COVID-19. (Originally recorded April
Update on Anticoagulation in COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 have an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), but the best strategy for the prevention and care of VTE remains elusive. Observational studies have suggested that empiric full anticoagulation in patients with COVID-19 is ineffective or indeed harmful. Recently, however, multiple large platform trials (ACTIV-4a, ATTACC, and REMAP-CAP) have provided surprising new evi
Building Trust: COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among Clinicians
The past 12 months have brought incredible loss, but there are glimmers of hope as multiple vaccines have received emergency use authorization. However, potential side effects, lack of diversity in clinical trials, access issues, and new COVID-19 variants have created hesitancy among some clinicians. In this episode, panelists address clinician vaccine hesitancy and how to build trust within and a
COVID-19 Therapeutics: What Do the Guidelines Say?
This episode highlights key takeaways for the use of tocilizumab, remdesivir, monoclonal antibodies, and other therapeutics in patients with COVID-19 from the National Institutes of Health, European Respiratory Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and Surviving Sepsis Campaign COVID-19 guidelines. (Originally recorded March 11, 2021) Moderator: Casey Cable, MD, MSc. Panelists: Barbara
Bronchoscopy and Tracheostomy During COVID-19: What Have We Learned in the Past Year?
In this episode, learn when and how to safely perform bronchoscopy and tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19. A multi- and cross-disciplinary panel of speakers will discuss the existing guidelines and consensus statements, review recent publications, and share their own personal and institutional experience. (Originally recorded February 25, 2021) Moderator: Septimiu Murgu, MD, FCCP. Panelists: C
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