Assessing a Patient With Long COVID-19

CME Information

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe COVID-19 induced acute lung injury and ARDS
• Discuss the potential progression of COVID-19 effects on the lungs
• Discuss emerging clinical information regarding COVID-19 and chronic lung disease such as ILD
• Review long-term management strategies for these patients

ACTIVITY FACULTY
Jennifer Possick, MD
Medical Director for Winchester Chest Clinic
Yale University School of Medicine

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION / HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT

1. There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity.
2. Review the activity objectives and CME/CE information.
3. Complete the CME/CE activity
4. Complete the online posttest. A score of at least 75% is required to successfully complete this activity. The participant may take the test until successfully passed.
5. Credit documentation/reporting:
   • If you are requesting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or a certificate of participation—your CME/CE certificate will be available for download.

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ACCREDITED PROVIDER
This activity is provided by The France Foundation.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for pulmonologists and other health care providers involved in the care of patients with and recovering from COVID-19.

STATEMENT OF NEED
Several reports of cases of pulmonary fibrosis resulting from COVID-19 disease have raised important questions in the pulmonary fibrosis community. Patients who are infected with COVID-19 may develop pneumonia and progress to severe respiratory failure, termed Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), requiring mechanical ventilation. Post-ARDS fibrosis and pulmonary fibrosis that occurs in interstitial lung disease (ILD) have distinct differences. ILDs are chronic and progressive in nature. Post-ARDS fibrosis typically is not progressive, but nonetheless can be severe and limiting. Given the uncertainly of the novel coronavirus and the possibility of patients needing to manage complications for years to come, providing education and guidance to clinicians on how to best manage patients will be critical.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The France Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
Physicians: The France Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: Nurses who are certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) may utilize activities that are certified by ACCME-accredited providers toward their requirement for certification renewal by the ANCC. A certificate of attendance will be provided by The France Foundation, an ACCME accredited provider.

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Activity Staff Disclosures
Patrick Harty, PhD, has disclosed that his spouse is employed by Pfizer, Inc., and they hold stock in Pfizer, Inc. All other planners, reviewers, editors, staff, CME committee, or other members at The France Foundation who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty Disclosures–Content Creators:
The faculty listed below report that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

• Dr. Jennifer Possick

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COMMERCIAL SUPPORT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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