S02EP06:
Release Date: February 6, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Neema Pathiyil, PA-C and Carolyn Varghese, FNP to discuss “Common Eye Diseases Encountered in Oncology Patients.”
Objectives:
- Describe the role of an APP in Ophthalmology at a Cancer Institution.
- Describe basic eye anatomy and function of the retina.
- Discuss imaging used to evaluate retina health.
- Describe causes, symptoms, and treatment of common retinal pathologies such as: Retinal tears, Retinal detachments, Diabetic retinopathy/Radiation retinopathy, ERM, Macular holes, Macular degeneration, and posterior vitreous detachments.
- Discuss procedures performed by an APP in Ophthalmology.
S02EP05:
Release Date: December 8, 2023
In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Robb, APRN, CRNFA, FNP-C, Zohra Ali, APRN, FNP-C and, Tamseela Khan, MPAS, PA-C to discuss “Lung Cancer from a Surgical Perspective.”
Objectives:
- Define the updated staging guidelines for lung cancer
- List the criteria for surgical eligibility
- Describe key components of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
- Explain the new thoracic surgery clinical data
S02EP04:
Release Date: November 11, 2023
In this episode of the APAO Podcast Series, we sit down with Laura Salvador PA-C, Shelbi Westfield, PA-C and Whitney Throckmorton, PA-C, to discuss “Osteosarcoma”.
Objectives:
- Discuss the presentation and epidemiology of osteosarcoma
- Describe the workup/how to diagnose osteosarcoma as well as lack of traditional staging.
- Discuss the surgical options for Osteosarcoma including risks/benefits of each option.
- Describe chemotherapy options for osteosarcoma.
- Review overall patient outcomes in Osteosarcoma
S02EP03 Part 2:
Release Date: October 10, 2023
In this two-part series of the APAO Podcast Series, we sit down with Ivy Cocuzzi, PA-C and Jacob Kuruvila, PA-C to discuss “Vascular Access Devices”.
Objectives:
- Describe the ultrasound guided non-tunneled CVAD placement
- Describe the selection process and determine the need for a non-tunneled CVAD/ Non-tunneled CVC
- Discuss indications for a non-tunneled CVC selection and contraindication for CVC placement
- Explain the supplies needed and pre procedure patient evaluation
- Discuss possible procedure-related immediate and delayed complications
S02EP03 Part 1:
Release Date: October 10, 2023
In this two-part series of the APAO Podcast Series, we sit down with Ivy Cocuzzi, PA-C and Jacob Kuruvila, PA-C to discuss “Vascular Access Devices”.
Objectives:
- Describe the ultrasound guided non-tunneled CVAD placement
- Describe the selection process and determine the need for a non-tunneled CVAD/ Non-tunneled CVC
- Discuss indications for a non-tunneled CVC selection and contraindication for CVC placement
- Explain the supplies needed and pre procedure patient evaluation
- Discuss possible procedure-related immediate and delayed complications
S02EP02:
Release Date: August 8, 2023
In this episode of APAO Podcast we sit down with Jeanine Smith, PA-C to discuss “Hospice and Palliative Care for the Non-Hospice PA Provider,” moderated by APAO President Tiffany Statler, PA-C.
Objectives:
- Explain the difference between hospice and palliative care and why it is important for all PAs who see serious illness patient populations to understand.
- Review guidelines for palliative and hospice care and explain how they differ.
- Recommend ways specialty practice PAs can assist with palliative treatment goals and treatment preferences while allowing palliative care and hospice to be a continuum for those with serious illness.
- Review oncology patient scenarios to consider when referring to a palliative or hospice outpatient programs.
- Discuss what can be done when palliative and hospice programs are not available to the patient in their home setting.
S02EP01:
Release Date: July 13, 2023
In APAO’s 1st episode of Series 2 , we sit down with Lindsey Lyle PA-C and Julie Huynh-Lu, PA-C to discuss the personalizing the approach to patients with Myelofibrosis.
Objectives:
- Explain the key signaling pathways involved in the pathophysiology of myelofibrosis
- Discuss heterogenous presentation as it relates to laboratory abnormalities
- Describe common presenting symptoms and objective measures for monitoring
- Discuss treatment plans and associated goals with patients
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