Managing Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Across the Continuum of Care

An Exhibitor Theater to be conducted at the 41st ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition

Monday, December 4, 2006, 11:15 am – 1:45 pm
Anaheim Marriott, Grand Ballroom Salon E
Anaheim, California

Program agenda

11:15 am – 11:25 am

Welcome, Introductory Remarks

Dennis M. Williams, Pharm.D., BCPS, AE-C

 

11:25 am – 12:05 pm

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Impact of Acute Exacerbations on Disease Progression

Donald P. Tashkin, M.D., FACP, FCCP

 

12:05 pm – 12:40 pm

Pharmacologic Considerations for Treatment of Acute Exacerbations of COPD: Opportunities and Challenges

Dennis M. Williams, Pharm.D., BCPS, AE-C

 

12:40 pm – 1:10 pm

Education, Device, and Self-management Considerations for Patients: The Role of the Health Care Team Across the Continuum of Care

Susan B. Blonshine, RT, RPFT, FAARC, AE-C

 

1:10 pm – 1:35 pm

Case Presentations, Panel Discussion

 

1:35 pm – 1:45 pm

Questions and Answers, Panel Discussion