This course brings together the world of paediatric chest radiology with that of paediatric pulmonology. This ERS course organised in collaboration with the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR), will improve current standards of paediatric chest imaging with the ultimate aim of improving care for children with respiratory disorders.
Close collaboration between paediatric pulmonologists and paediatric radiologists is needed to optimise: order management, imaging protocols for common paediatric lung diseases (i.e. pneumonia), dose reduction options for chest CT protocols, and implementation of chest MRI for specific clinical indications. Finally, image analysis of chest CTs and MRIs will be revolutionised over the next years through the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) based algorithms.
Course format
- Lectures
- Intake MCQ test
- Interactive voting
- Case presentations
- Workshops
- Panel discussion
Topics
- CR, LUS, CT and MRI
- Indications
- Protocols
- Risks
- Data interpretation (image analysis)
- Impact on prognosis and treatment
Learning outcomes
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Get a basic knowledge of the CT scanner to request the most appropriate chest CT protocol according to clinical indication and relevant CT reconstruction techniques for lungs.
- Get a basic knowledge of LUS with most common LUS findings.
- Understand the importance of AI in chest CT image analysis.
- Learn pros and cons of lung MRI, understand the most important basic sequences for lung MRI and currently implementable functional MRI.
- Receive current updates on the anatomy of the (moving) lung in relation to imaging for all four main imaging techniques: US, Chest Radiograph (CR), CT and MRI, and relevant issues related to lung structure and function.
Target audience
- Clinical fellows in paediatric pulmonology and radiology, ENT
- Paediatric pulmonologist and radiologists
- Thoracic radiologists
- Thoracic paediatric surgeons
- ENT doctors
Accreditation
This event has been accredited with 10.5 CME credits by the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP).
The number of credits that you will receive corresponds to your attendance during the course. Please note that you need to sign the register of attendance each day to ensure that you receive the correct amount of CME credits.
| ERS/ESPR Member | €700 |
| Non-ERS/ESPR Member | €800 |
| Early Career Member | €600 |
| Industry | €1200 |
Early-bird fee: a discount of €50 is applied for ERS members, non-ERS members and Early Career Members completing their registration by Monday 15 July 2024, 23:59 CEST.
After this deadline, standard fee applies.
Cancellation policy
A limited number of bursaries are available, which will cover the cost of the registration fee.
To be eligible to apply, you must be:
- Under 40 years old
- A member of ERS
Please note that only one bursary may be allocated per person, per calendar year.
To apply, sign in to your myERS account when registering for this course. If you meet the criteria listed above, you will have the option to apply for the bursary at the time of registration.
You will be prompted to complete a digital form as part of the bursary application and to upload your CV. Please complete the form, attach your CV and then submit.
Please note that only completed application forms with an attached CV will be considered.
- Bursary application deadline: 10 June, 2024
- Bursary application notification: 24 June, 2024
Venue
Mainport Hotel Rotterdam
Leuvehaven 77, Rotterdam, 3011, Netherlands
Tel: +31 10 217 5757
