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Dispelling Fears of Pulmonary Hypertension – a Guide to Facing the Bear

Learning objectives:

After participating in this session, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe the pathophysiology and classification of the World Health Organization (WHO) groups of pulmonary hypertension.
  2. Describe preoperative optimization strategies for patients with pulmonary hypertension undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
  3. Discuss the core principles for intraoperative care of pulmonary hypertensive patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
  4. Outline an approach to the management of pulmonary hypertensive crisis and acute right heart failure.
1.PBLD Evaluation
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The objectives were clearly stated 
The stated objectives were met 
I acquired new skills and/or knowledge
The problem or case discussed was thought-provoking and relevant to my learning needs
Most of this PBLD involved active participation and allowed participants to come to their own conclusions
This topic should be repeated
2.This PBLD encouraged me to consider changes in my current practice
3.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
4.FACILITATOR: Dr Megan Deck
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organized and managed the discussion well 
communicated instructions clearly and effectively 
was knowledgeable about this topic 
allowed the group to explore the problem 
was helpful in guiding the group in coming to useful conclusions 
provided me with specific and helpful feedback 
kept the session running on time 
5.The PBLD and the facilitator were balanced and free from commercial bias
6.Topic suggestions for future PBLDs
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