ICU Management of the ILD Patient in Exacerbation: What Sould and What Should Not Be Done

Session Format

Pre-Recorded

Session Type

Plenary Presentation

Topic Area

ILD and Friends

Description

The etiology of acute exacerbations of interstitial lung disease (AE-ILD) is not fully understood. Different risk factors and triggers, such as infection, mechanical stress, and micro-aspiration, has been proposed. Treatment includes high-dose corticosteroid therapy and antibiotics. AE-ILD carries a poor prognosis and is associated with high mortality within 6 to 12 months.

Learning Objective 1

Evaluate the clinical features, diagnosis, and medical management of the ILD patient in flare.

Learning Objective 2

Evaluate the role of noninvasive and invasive mechanical ventilation of the ILD patient in flare.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit