The APAPP Podcast

Dr. Melissa Wilson discusses new treatments in the field of pulmonary hypertension in 2024, focusing on Sotatercept and combination therapy with Opsynvi. Dr. Wilson emphasizes the importance of patient selection and individualized treatment plans. She also discusses the initiation and monitoring of these therapies, as well as potential side effects and patient adherence.

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PA Joanne Wozniak is the Lead APP at Lahay Hospital and responsible for onboarding APPs in their many ICUs around the Boston area. She and her group have been so successful in their onboarding process they began sharing their insights at national pulmonary and critical care conferences. In this episode, Joanne shares how it all started, what they've learned, and how to make it all happen in your unit.

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Nurse Practitioner Alanna Kavanaugh works with the American Lung Association’s COPD Advisory Board and has been part of the international GOLD Guideline updates. This podcast is packed full of recommendations to help you make the most of your visits with your COPD patients.

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In this episode, we take a peak behind the curtain of what it's like to be part of an APP Fellowship Program. Vincent DeRienzo, Physician Associate and Assistant Director of the APP Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program at the Univ. of Rochester walks us through his program development, processes, successes, and lessons they've learned along the way.

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APAPP Board Member, Tyler Kuhk an adult gerontology nurse practitioner, discusses the complexities of inhalers and the various types of inhaler devices available. He highlights the importance of understanding the different families of inhalers, types of inhaler devices, the need for proper inhaler technique, and addresses common mistakes that patients make. Tyler also discusses the importance of cleaning and maintaining inhalers and provides insights into choosing the right device for each patient. The episode concludes with a discussion on peak inspiratory flow meters and guidelines for inhaler therapy.

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