Objective. To develop a program-level assessment process for a master's of science degree in a pharmaceutical sciences (MSPS) program. Design. Program-level goals were created and mapped to course learning objectives. Embedded assessment tools were created by each course director and used to gather information related to program-level goals. Initial assessment iterations involved a subset of of...

All patients having pulmonary resections should have a • preoperative assessment of their respiratory function in three areas: lung mechanical function, pulmonary parenchymal function, and cardiopulmonary reserve (the “three-legged stool” of respiratory assessment). Following pulmonary resection surgery, it is usually possible • to wean and extubate patients with adequate predicted postoperativ...

Introduction CPAP Versus Noninvasive Ventilation Patient Selection COPD Exacerbation Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema Post-Extubation Immunocompromised Patients ARDS Acute Asthma Community-Acquired Pneumonia Do Not Intubate or Do Not Resuscitate Pre-oxygenation Before Intubation Post-Operative Respiratory Failure Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Bronchoscopy When to Start, When to Stop, When to Tran...

This community-based participatory research (CBPR) project utilized a mixed-methods survey design to identify urban (Tulsa, OK) American Indian (AI) strengths and needs. Six hundred fifty AIs (550 adults and 100 youth) were surveyed regarding their attitudes and beliefs about their community. These results were used in conjunction with other community research efforts to inform program developm...