Episode 5: Cystic Fibrosis

Amy Beachy from the Cystic Fibrosis Center joins the podcast to discuss the unique clinical needs of patients who have Cystic Fibrosis while they are in the Emergency Department.If you have more questions about taking care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis, you can reach out to Amy via email at [email protected] is a Con-Ed Eligible episode!!Nurses & LNA's: Click here to get Con-Ed for this episodeParamedics, AEMT's, & EMT's: Click here to get Con-Ed for this episodeDISCLOSUREThe planning committee member(s), speaker(s), author(s) or anyone in a position to control the content for this activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.  LEARNING OBJECTIVEAt the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:1. Describe the underlying physiology of Cystic Fibrosis2. Identify specific interventions needed for patients with Cystic Fibrosis while in the Emergency Department3. Understand care considerations for this patient population throughout an acute hospitalization.