This is a blended course with online learning available prior to the practical day. We suggest 1 to 2 days to complete the online learning. The material will be made available 4 weeks prior to the date of the course. Following the course, there will be a quiz and MBN2W analysis exercise available.
Lung clearance index (LCI) has been demonstrated to be more sensitive than spirometry in detecting early lung disease, particularly in cystic fibrosis. Multiple breath washout measurement is feasible in young children allowing longitudinal tracking. With CFTR modulators improving lung function outcomes, the routine clinical use of more sensitive outcomes such as LCI will increase in children and adults.
This course will provide training in the practical performance of MBN2W in children and adults and is run by the London MBW Training Centre (Faculty from Department of CF and Chronic Lung Infection at Imperial College London, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital, and the Lung Function Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital).
Who is this course for?
Respiratory physiologists, physiotherapists, respiratory nurses, adult and paediatric respiratory specialists, trainees, and allied health professionalswanting to perform Multiple Breath Nitrogen Washout in adults and/or children.
Learning objectives
- Understand basic respiratory physiology of ventilation inhomogeneity
- Know how to perform quality control and calibration of equipment
- Know how to set-up and run an MBW test
- Understand techniques for measurement of LCI
- Understand the clinical applications of LCI
- Know how to present and interpret LCI report
- Hands-on sessions with Multiple Breath Nitrogen Washout equipment (Ecomedics Exhalyzer D and ndd EasyOne Pro)
Date
This course took place on Friday 20 September 2024 and has now passed.
Time
10.00am - 4.30pm
Venue
London, Fulham Rd., London SW3 6NP, UK
Cost
- £400 (ARTP members)
- £450 (non members)
Contact
For any queries about the course or your booking, please email LCICore@rbht.nhs.uk.