Percutaneous Lung Lesion Biopsy

Overview

4.2 out of 5 (4 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

14 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Percutaneous lung lesion biopsy (PLLB) is a diagnostic procedure to obtain tissue samples from suspicious lung nodules or lesions without surgery. Typically guided by imaging techniques such as computed tomography scans, the biopsy involves inserting a needle through the chest wall to extract tissue for pathological examination. This minimally invasive approach aids in determining the nature of lung abnormalities, distinguishing between benign and malignant lesions, and informing subsequent treatment decisions. The procedure demands precision, often involving a collaborative effort among physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety, optimize outcomes, and coordinate comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.

Cliicians engaging in this continuing education activity focused on PLLB derive several valuable benefits. Firstly, they enhance their procedural skills and stay abreast of the latest techniques and technologies associated with PLLB, ensuring their practices align with current standards and innovations. The activity deepens clinicians understanding of patient selection, procedural nuances, and potential complications, improving patient outcomes. Additionally, staying updated through continuing education fosters a commitment to patient safety as healthcare professionals gain insights into best practices and strategies for minimizing risks during biopsy procedures. Furthermore, this activitty facilitates interprofessional collaboration, allowing clinicians to engage with colleagues, share experiences, and broaden their perspectives on evolving trends in PLLB—ultimately contributing to a more comprehensive and patient-centered approach to care.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify appropriate candidates for percutaneous lung lesion biopsy based on a comprehensive clinical and imaging findings assessment.

  • Implement evidence-based percutaneous lung lesion biopsy practices, ensuring procedural precision, patient safety, and optimal diagnostic yield.

  • Apply up-to-date knowledge on percutaneous lung lesion biopsy complications, recognizing and addressing potential risks during and after the procedure.

  • Coordinate efforts to improve the overall quality of percutaneous lung lesion biopsy procedures by collaborating with members of the interprofessional team.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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