This ERS course is designed to provide an overview of the physiological basis of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
This course has been accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) with 18 CME credits covering the whole program.
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 CME credits.
Topics
- Introduction to CPET
- The physiological responses to CPET
- The physiological limitations to CPET
- How to run an incremental exercise testing
- How to interpret CPET key variables
- The metabolic response to incremental exercise
- The ventilatory response to incremental exercise
- The cardiovascular response to incremental exercise
- Equipment and methodology
- The metabolic limitation to exercise
- The ventilatory limitation to exercise
- The pulmonary gas exchange and pulmonary vascular limitation to exercise
- The cardiovascular limitation exercise
- Field testing and methods for assessing physical activity
Course format
- Small-group tutorials
- Lectures
- Small-group laboratory sessions
- Case presentations
- Panel discussion
Learning outcomes
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the physiological significance of cardiopulmonary response profiles, in the context of exercise protocols.
- Describe the typical response profiles observed in patients with different cardio-respiratory diseases.
- Discriminate between “typical” from “anomalous” response profiles that can cause misinterpretation of test results.
- Evaluate the effects of therapeutic interventions.
Target audience
The target audience is primarily beginners in the following groups:
- Clinicians
- Respiratory physiologists
- Respiratory therapists
- Nurses dealing with CPET
- Trainees in the above specialties
However, experts who want to refresh their knowledge are welcome to join the course.
| Junior | €500 |
| ERS Member | €600 |
| Non-ERS Member | €700 |
| Industry | €1100 |
Cancellation policy
Upon receipt of a written cancellation, a refund of fees, minus €50 administrative fee, will be applied up to 6 weeks before the course. After this date no refund will be made for cancellations.
General conditions
By agreeing to attend this course, you agree to comply with reasonable instructions and safety policies of local host facilities. The organiser does not endorse any hotel, restaurant or other facility which may be recommended. If the course involves patients acting as volunteers, you agree to respect their wishes, dignity and needs.
You may access the General Terms & Conditions at anytime.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at education@ersnet.org
Eurostars Roma Aeterna Hotel
Via Casilina,125 / Piazza del Pigneto 9a
Rome, 00176 Italy
Tel: +39 0670603
Course participants can book a room at a reduced rate until 11 September 2022.
- 119€ standard double room for single use (including breakfast)*
- 129€ standard double room for double use (including breakfast)*
* Not included in the price: €6.00 city tax per person/per night.
Should you wish to book a room for the duration of the course, please send an email to reservations@eurostarsromaaeterna.com, stating the name and dates of the event. The hotel will provide you with a booking form and further details related to your stay.