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About This Course

Presented by the AARC’s Diagnostic Specialty Section:

The goal of this presentation is to provide the audience with an overview of MBW in context of current methodology, standards and role in CF clinical research.  Discuss outcome measures derived from the MBW test, and their potential utility.  Explore how and why MBW has (re)gained popularity in modern CF care.  Discuss the considerations and challenges of transitioning MBW/LCI from a research tool into routine clinical care.

Broadcast Date: September 10, 2024

Broadcast time:

11AM Pacific

11AM Mountain Standard (Arizona)

12PM Mountain Daylight

1PM Central

2PM Eastern

This LIVE AARC Webcast is approved for 1.0 CRCE

After registering for the live webcast, you can access it up to 30 minutes before the broadcast time in your AARC University classroom at the My Programs page by going to:  My Programs

Seminar Objectives

Provide an overview of the MBW test, primary and alternative outcome measures.

Discuss the utility of the lung clearance index (LCI) in CF clinical research; why not keep using FEV­1?

Describe an MBW device currently being used in clinical research, identify key considerations for use and discuss current applications.​

Discuss considerations and challenges for integration of MBW/LCI into CF clinical care.

Speakers

Speaker Information
  • Presenter:  Renee Jensen, RRT
  • Moderator:  Kenny Harker BSRT, RRT, RPFT