CHEST Journal Podcasts

March 2025 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Mar 03, 2025

CHEST March 2025, Volume 167, Issue 3

CHEST journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST March 2025 issue, including an exploration of the effectiveness of guideline-recommended activities for children with asthma, a review of health system purchasing professionals' approaches to considering equity in procurement, and a new guideline on the acquisition and handling of endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial need samples.

Moderator:
Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP

Humanities: A Kind of Faith (Episode 1) Feb 25, 2025

Originally aired: February 26, 2025

Rana L. Awdish, MD, joins CHEST® Journal Podcast moderator, Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD, to discuss her Exhalations article, “A Kind of Faith,” and explore how her near-death experience changed her, how she stays connected to meaning and emotion in a turbulent world, and the dark side of hope.

This episode is part of a new series exploring articles published in the journal's Humanities section.

Moderator:
Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD

February 2025 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Feb 03, 2025

CHEST February 2025, Volume 167, Issue 2

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST February 2025 issue, including a new guideline on RBC transfusion in critically ill adults, research exploring the association between air pollution and lung function in sarcoidosis, and much more.

January 2025 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jan 06, 2025

CHEST January 2025, Volume 167, Issue 1

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST January 2025 issue, including research into understanding nonpharmacologic palliative care for patients with COPD, gender differences in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome, and more.

Mortality in Patients With Sepsis Treated With Esmolol or Landiolol Jan 06, 2025

Ryota Sato, MD, MPH, FCCP, joins CHEST®Journal Podcast Moderator, Alice De Gallo Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss his research into the potential survival benefits associated with the use of ultra-short-acting β-blockers (esmolol or landiolol) in patients with sepsis with persistent tachycardia.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.08.020

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Gender Differences in Outcomes of Ambulatory and Hospitalized Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Jan 06, 2025

Nathan C. Nowalk, MD, and Babak Mokhlesi, MD, FCCP, join CHEST®Journal Podcast Moderator, Alice De Gallo Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss their research into the association between gender and outcomes among hospitalized and ambulatory adults with obesity hypoventilation syndrome.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.10.002

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

December 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Dec 02, 2024

CHEST December 2024, Volume 166, Issue 6

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST December 2024 issue, including research into the impact of dyspnea in adults with respiratory symptoms; differences in health care and palliative cCare utilization at the end of life; and more.

Association of RBC Transfusion Thresholds and Outcomes in Medical Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Dec 02, 2024

CHEST December 2024, Volume 166, Issue 6

Elias H. Pratt, MD, joins CHEST®Journal Podcast Moderator Alice de Gallo Moraes, MD, to discuss his research exploring whether implementation of different institutional RBC transfusion thresholds for patients receiving venovenous ECMO is associated with changes in RBC use and patient outcomes.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.05.043

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Differences in Health Care and Palliative Care Utilization at the End of Life Dec 02, 2024

CHEST December 2024, Volume 166, Issue 6

Angela O. Suen, MD, joins CHEST®Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss her research comparing health care and palliative care use by patients with COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer at the end of life.

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.08.018

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

November 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Nov 01, 2024

CHEST November 2024, Volume 166, Issue 5

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST November 2024 issue, including research into patient and provider perspectives driving inhaler choice, a framework for research gaps in pediatric ventilator liberation, and more.

Association Between Spontaneous Breathing Trial Methods and Reintubation in Adult Critically Ill Patients Nov 01, 2024

CHEST November 2024, Volume 166, Issue 5

Mariachiara Ippolito, MD, and Andrea Cortegiani, MD, join CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss their research exploring the association of different methods for conducting spontaneous breathing trials with the risk of reintubation among critically ill adult patients.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2024.06.3773

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

October 2024 CHEST Editor Highlights Oct 01, 2024

CHEST October 2024, Volume 166, Issue 4

CHEST® journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST October 2024 issue, including research into characteristics of adults with severe asthma in childhood, the association of pregnancy with outcomes among critically ill reproductive-aged women, and much more.

ICU Staffing in the United States Oct 01, 2024

Hayley B. Gershengorn, MD, join CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss a cross-sectional survey of adult ICU clinicians exploring interprofessional ICU staffing availability and roles at a steady state before the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Aug 30, 2024

CHEST September 2024, Volume 166, Issue 3

CHEST® journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in thejournal CHEST September 2024 issue, including research into candidacy decision-making around venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, facilitators and barriers to developing state pandemic preparedness plans, and much more.

Facilitators and Barriers to Developing State Scarce Resource Allocation Plans for the COVID-19 Pandemic Aug 30, 2024

Kirsten A. Riggan, MA, MS, and Erin S. DeMartino, MD, join CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how states developed and revised scarce resource allocation plans during the COVID-19 pandemic, and barriers and facilitators to the development and adoption of these plans at the state level.

Rates and Risk Factors of Progression in Patients With Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease Aug 30, 2024

Jae-Joon Yim, MD, joins CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss his study exploring the clinical course of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) in patients observed over more than 5 years.

August 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Aug 01, 2024

CHEST August 2024, Volume 166, Issue 2

CHEST® journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in thejournal CHEST August 2024 issue, including a study into the incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases among adults in Denmark, research into barriers and facilitators for surrogates providing consent for critically ill patients, and a compendium of CHEST organization guidelines on antithrombotic therapy for VTE.

July 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jul 01, 2024

CHEST July 2024, Volume 166, Issue 1

CHEST journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the journal CHEST July 2024 issue, including studies into international variations in rates of exacerbations among people with severe asthma, trends in early deep sedation practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.

Achieving Goals of Care Decisions in Chronic Critical Illness Jul 01, 2024

Sarah K. Andersen, MD, joins CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how intensivists from various health systems facilitate decision-making for goals of care for patients with chronic critical illness.

Early Deep Sedation Practices Worsened During the Pandemic Among Adult Patients Without COVID-19 Jul 01, 2024

Anna K. Barker, MD, PhD, joins CHEST Journal Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss a study exploring early deep sedation practices for patients on mechanical ventilation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measuring Implicit Bias in ICU Notes Using Word-Embedding Neural Network Models Jun 03, 2024

Julien Cobert, MD, joins CHEST®Journal Podcast Moderator. Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the results of a study into implicit bias in ICU notes using word-embedding neural network models.

High vs Low PEEP in Patients With ARDS Exhibiting Intense Inspiratory Effort During Assisted Ventilation: A Randomized Crossover Trial Jun 03, 2024

Domenico Luca Grieco, MD, and Valentina Giammatteo, MD, join CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, to discuss the results of a study exploring the effect of high vs low positive end-expiratory pressure on inspiratory effort in patients with ARDS.

June 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jun 03, 2024

CHEST June 2024, Volume 165, Issue 6

CHEST® journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in thejournal CHEST June 2024 issue, including studies into diagnostic yield vs diagnostic accuracy for peripheral lung biopsy evaluation; the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine rollout on Hispanic patients; and the role of left ventricular dysfunction in systemic sclerosis-related pulmonary hypertension.

Diagnostic Yield vs Diagnostic Accuracy for Peripheral Lung Biopsy Evaluation: Evidence Supporting a Future Pragmatic End Point Jun 03, 2024

Kaele M. Leonard, MD, and Robert J. Lentz, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss whether a conservative diagnostic yield definition may represent a useful outcome for future studies of diagnostic utility.

Physiologic Effects of Reconnection to the Ventilator for 1 Hour Following a Successful Spontaneous Breathing Trial Jun 03, 2024

Rémi Coudroy, PhD, joins journal CHEST Podcast Moderator Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, to discuss the results of a study into the physiologic effects of reconnection to the ventilator for 1 hour following a successful spontaneous breathing trial.

May 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights May 06, 2024

CHEST May 2024, Volume 165, Issue 5

CHEST® journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in thejournal CHEST May 2024 issue, including studies into the costs associated with COPD, now and in the future; the impact of postinterview communication practices on fellowship applicants and program directors; and the epidemiology of intensive care patients classified as a third sex in Australia and New Zealand.

Variable Practice, Variable Results: Impact of Postinterview Communication Practices Among Critical Care Medicine/Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Applicants and Program Directors May 01, 2024

Mira M. John, MD, and Başak Çoruh, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss postinterview communication practices among fellowship applicants and program directors.

Sublobar Resection, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, and Percutaneous Ablation Provide Comparable Outcomes for Lung Metastasis-Directed Therapy May 01, 2024

Janani S. Reisenauer, MD; Patrick W. Eiken, MD; and Dawn Owen, MD PhD, join journal CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss new research comparing outcomes for metastasis-directed therapies including sublobar resection, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and percutaneous ablation.

April 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Apr 05, 2024

CHEST® journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key research published in the April 2024 issue, including studies into predictors of treatment response to bronchial thermoplasty, individual risk factors that may influence the effect of acute outdoor air pollution on outcomes in individuals with COPD, and urban-rural differences in mortality rates for individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(23)X0006-3

Use and Outcomes of Peripheral Vasopressors in Early Sepsis-Induced Hypotension Across Michigan Hospitals Apr 01, 2024

CHEST April 2024, Volume 165, Issue 4

Elizabeth S. Munroe, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the use of vasopressors in routine practice and potential associations between vasopressor initiation route and in-hospital mortality.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.10.027

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Longitudinal Effects of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor Apr 01, 2024

CHEST April 2024, Volume 165, Issue 4

Sonia Graziano, PsyD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor affects mental health, cognitive processing, neuropsychological side effects, GI symptoms, and health-related quality of life in people with cystic fibrosis.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.10.043

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

March 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Mar 06, 2024

CHEST journal's Editor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST March 2024 issue.

Massive Hemoptysis Simulation Curriculum Improves Performance Mar 01, 2024

Melissa L. New, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss whether the simulation for hemoptysis management improves competence.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.10.013

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Access to Lung Cancer Screening Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adults Mar 01, 2024

CHEST March 2023, Volume 165, Issue 3

Allison C. Welch, MPH, and Jed A. Gorden, MD join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss how American Indian and Alaska Native adults perceive and use lung cancer screening.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.10.025

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Strategic Planning for the Chest Clinician Mar 01, 2024

CHEST

In this episode, Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, discusses strategic planning for the chest clinician with Dr. Stoller in part six of the six-part podcast series.

Article Collection: https://journal.chestnet.org/leadership

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

February 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Feb 06, 2024

CHEST February 2024, Volume 165, Issue 2

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST February 2024 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(23)X0004-X

Artificial Intelligence Improves Novices’ Bronchoscopy Performance Feb 01, 2024

CHEST February 2024, Volume 165, Issue 2

Kristoffer Mazanti Cold, MD, and Lars Konge, MD, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss an AI-based automatic bronchial segment identification system, which has been developed to help guide trainees toward more effective training.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.08.015

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Peripheral Administration of Norepinephrine Feb 01, 2024

CHEST February 2024, Volume 165, Issue 2

Jason R. Yerke, PharmD, and Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, FCCP to discuss peripheral administration of norepinephrine.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.08.019

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Is Poorly Implemented for Patients in North American and United Kingdom ICUs Using Electronic Health Records Feb 01, 2024

CHEST February 2024, Volume 165, Issue 2

Romit J. Samanta, PhD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss what factors are associated with adherence to low tidal volume ventilation in the United Kingdom and North America.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.09.021

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

January 2024 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jan 07, 2024

CHEST January 2024, Volume 165, Issue 1

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST January 2024 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(23)X0003-8

The Minnesota Medical Operations Coordination Center Jan 01, 2024

CHEST January 2023, Volume 165, Issue 1

Jeffrey R. Dichter, MD, FCCP, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, FCCP, to discuss the Minnesota Medical Operations Coordination Center.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.08.016

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

December 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Dec 06, 2023

CHEST December 2023, Volume 164, Issue 6

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST December 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0014-7

Creating an Organizational Culture for the Chest Physician Dec 01, 2023

CHEST

In this episode, Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, discusses teamwork in health care with Dr. Stoller in part five of the six-part podcast series.

Article Collection: https://journal.chestnet.org/leadership

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

November 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Nov 06, 2023

CHEST November 2023, Volume 164, Issue 5

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST November 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0013-5

Improving Diagnosis of Pulmonary Mucormycosis Nov 01, 2023

CHEST November 2023, Volume 164, Issue 5

Drs Anne Coste and Fanny Lanternier join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, to discuss improving diagnosis of pulmonary mucormycosis.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.06.039

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Implementation of Lung Cancer Screening in Primary Care and Pulmonary Clinics Nov 01, 2023

CHEST November 2023, Volume 164, Issue 5

Polina V. Kukhareva, PhD, MPH joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss improving lung cancer screening in the primary care setting.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.040

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

October 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Oct 04, 2023

CHEST October 2023, Volume 164, Issue 4

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST October 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0012-3

Lower vs Higher Fluid Volumes in Adult Patients With Sepsis Oct 01, 2023

CHEST October 2023, Volume 164, Issue 4

Praleene Sivapalan, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss IV fluid management in sepsis.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.036

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Observation, Aspiration, or Tube-Thoracostomy for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Oct 01, 2023

CHEST October 2023, Volume 164, Issue 4

Gil Eamer, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, to discuss which approach to management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax delivers the highest utility.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.05.017

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Effectiveness of Flexible Bronchoscopy Simulation-Based Training Oct 01, 2023

CHEST October 2023, Volume 164, Issue 4

Eveline C.F. Gerretsen, MSc, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss how effective flexible bronchoscopy simulation-based training is.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.05.012

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

September 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Sep 06, 2023

CHEST September 2023, Volume 164, Issue 3

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST September 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0011-1

Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With COVID-19 Sep 01, 2023

CHEST September 2023, Volume 164, Issue 3

Lisa Hessels, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss use of a procalcitonin-guided antibiotic protocol to safely reduce the use of antibiotics in patients with a COVID-19 infection.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.032

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

August 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Aug 06, 2023

CHEST August 2023, Volume 164, Issue 2

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST August 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0010-X

Invasive Procedures Associated With Lung Cancer Screening in Clinical Practice Aug 01, 2023

CHEST August 2023, Volume 164, Issue 2

Anthony J. Gerbino, MD, and Anton Manyak, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss the harm associated with imaging abnormalities related to lung cancer screening (LCS).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.02.010

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Epinephrine in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Aug 01, 2023

CHEST August 2023, Volume 164, Issue 2

Shannon M Fernando, MD, and Jerry P. Nolan, MBChB, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss epinephrine use in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.01.033

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

July 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jul 06, 2023

CHEST July 2023, Volume 164, Issue 1

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST July 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0009-3

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: Building Teams in Health Care Jul 06, 2023

CHEST

In this episode, Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, discusses teamwork in health care with Dr. Stoller in part four of the six-part podcast series.

Article Collection: https://journal.chestnet.org/leadership

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Outcomes From More Than 1 Million People Screened for Lung Cancer With Low-Dose CT Imaging Jul 01, 2023

CHEST July 2023, Volume 164, Issue 1

Gerard Silvestri, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the outcomes among people screened and entered in the American College of Radiology’s Lung Cancer Screening Registry compared with those of trial participants.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.02.003

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Getting to The Heart of The Matter: Emotional Intelligence for Health Care Leaders Jun 08, 2023

CHEST

In this episode, Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, discusses emotional intelligence as a leadership skill with Dr. Stoller in part three of the six-part podcast series.

Article Collection: https://journal.chestnet.org/leadership

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

June 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jun 06, 2023

CHEST June 2023, Volume 163, Issue 6

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST June 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0008-1

Guided Bronchoscopy for the Evaluation of Pulmonary Lesions Jun 01, 2023

CHEST June 2023, Volume 163, Issue 6

Gerard Silvestri, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the outcomes among people screened and entered in the American College of Radiology’s Lung Cancer Screening Registry compared with those of trial participants.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.12.044

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Lung Cancer Incidence in England Jun 01, 2023

CHEST June 2023, Volume 163, Issue 6

Savannah Gysling, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the impact of the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic on the incidence and presentation of lung cancer in England.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.01.008

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

May 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights May 07, 2023

CHEST May 2023, Volume 163, Issue 5

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST May 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0007-X

Nebulized vs IV Tranexamic Acid For Hemoptysis May 01, 2023

CHEST May 2023, Volume 163, Issue 5

Prakash Ranjan Mishra, MBBS, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, to discuss whether the nebulized route of TA administration reduces the amount of hemoptysis compared with the IV route in patients presenting to the ED with hemoptysis.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.11.021

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Motile Ciliary Disorders of the Nasal Epithelium in Adults With Bronchiectasis May 01, 2023

CHEST May 2023, Volume 163, Issue 5

Wiei-jie Guan, MD, and De Yun Wang, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the characteristics of motile ciliary disorder of the nasal epithelium and its association with disease severity and inflammatory endotypes in adults with bronchiectasis.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.11.022

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Moral Distress in Canadian Intensivists May 01, 2023

CHEST May 2023, Volume 163, Issue 5

Dominique Piquette, MD, PhD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how the interindividual variability in moral distress of Canadian ICU physicians can be explained to inform future system-based interventions.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.12.022

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Pulmonary Nodules, Lung Cancer Screening, and Lung Cancer in the Medicare Population May 01, 2023

CHEST May 2023, Volume 163, Issue 5

Paul Pinsky, PhD, and Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss early detection of lung cancer through management of pulmonary nodules.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.12.006

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Is Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction Associated With Increased Mortality Among Patients With Sepsis and Septic Shock? Apr 18, 2023

CHEST June 2023, Volume 163, Issue 6

Siddharth Dugar, MD, FCCM, FASE, and Abhijit Duggal, MD, MPH, MSc join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss whether left ventricular systolic dysfunction is associated with increased mortality among patients with sepsis and septic shock.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.01.010

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

April 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Apr 06, 2023

CHEST April 2023, Volume 163, Issue 4

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST April 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0006-8

Discussions with Dr. Stoller on Leading Change: An Essential Leadership Skill Apr 01, 2023

CHEST

James K Stoller, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss leadership essentials for CHEST medicine professionals in part two of this six-part podcast series.

Article Collection: https://journal.chestnet.org/leadership

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy vs Digital Tomosynthesis-Corrected Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy Apr 01, 2023

CHEST April 2023, Volume 163, Issue 4

See-Wei Low, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss whether the diagnostic yield of ssRAB differs significantly from that of DT-ENB in patients undergoing biopsy of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.10.019

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

COVID-19: Lessons Learned, Lessons Unlearned, Lessons for the Future Mar 17, 2023

CHEST December 2022, Volume 162, Issue 6

Steven M. Hollenberg, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss how the pandemic has changed the CHEST® journal Critical Care Editorial Board members' thinking regarding medicine.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.08.002

March 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Mar 06, 2023

CHEST March 2023, Volume 163, Issue 3

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST March 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0005-6

Patient and Nodule Characteristics Associated With a Lung Cancer Diagnosis Among Individuals With Incidentally Detected Lung Nodules Mar 01, 2023

CHEST March 2023, Volume 163, Issue 3

Farhood Farjah, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss patient and nodule characteristics associated with a lung cancer diagnosis.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.09.030

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Leadership Essentials for CHEST Medicine Professionals, Part One Feb 09, 2023

CHEST

James K Stoller, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss leadership essentials for CHEST medicine professionals in this six-part podcast series.

Article Collection: https://journal.chestnet.org/leadership

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

February 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Feb 06, 2023

CHEST February 2023, Volume 163, Issue 2

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST February 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0004-4

Recall of Awareness During Paralysis Among ED Patients Undergoing Tracheal Intubation Feb 01, 2023

CHEST February 2023, Volume 163, Issue 2

Brian Driver, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, to discuss the prevalence of recalled awareness during paralysis in patients who underwent emergency tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.08.2232

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Guided bronchoscopy for the evaluation of pulmonary lesions Jan 31, 2023

CHEST

Gerard Silvestri, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the diagnostic yield of guided bronchoscopy in patients with peripheral pulmonary lesions.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.12.044

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

January 2023 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jan 08, 2023

CHEST January 2023, Volume 163, Issue 1

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST January 2023 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(22)X0003-2

A Biomarker-Based Approach for the Determination of Sample Adequacy During Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Jan 03, 2023

CHEST January 2023, Volume 163, Issue 1

Kazuhiro Yasufuku, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss whether a biomarker-based approach to EBUS-TBNA sample assessment could provide a simple alternative to ROSE.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.07.003

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

December 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Dec 05, 2022

CHEST December 2022, Volume 162, Issue 6

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST December 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0024-4

Cardiac Effort to Compare Clinic and Remote 6-Minute Walk Testing in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Dec 01, 2022

Moderator Nicholas A. Kolaitis, MD, MAS, and journal CHEST® authors Daniel Lachant, DO, and R. James White, MD, PhD, discuss the article, "Cardiac Effort to Compare Clinic and Remote 6-Minute Walk Testing in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension," which was published in the December issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.06.025

Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.

Ventilatory Strategy to Prevent Atelectasis During Bronchoscopy Under General Anesthesia Dec 01, 2022

CHEST December 2022, Volume 162, Issue 6

Roberto F. Casal, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Host, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss ventilatory strategy during bronchoscopy.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.06.045

November 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Nov 03, 2022

CHEST November 2022, Volume 162, Issue 5

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST November 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0023-2

Global comparison of communication of end-of-life decisions in the intensive care unit Nov 01, 2022

CHEST November 2022, Volume 162, Issue 5

Charles Feldman, DSc, and Spyros D Mentzelopoulos, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss communication of end-of-life decisions in ICU.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.05.007

MUC5B Promoter Polymorphism and Survival in Indian Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Oct 06, 2022

Moderators Aravind M Menon, MD, MPH, and Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, and journal CHEST® author Sahajal Dhooria, MD, DM, discuss the article, "MUC5B Promoter Polymorphism and Survival in Indian Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis," which was published in the October issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.04.001

October 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Oct 05, 2022

CHEST October 2022, Volume 162, Issue 4

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST October 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0022-0

Smartphone-guided Self-prone Positioning versus Usual Care in Non-Intubated Hospital Ward Patients with COVID-19 Oct 01, 2022

CHEST October 2022, Volume 162, Issue 4

Garrett Rampon, MD, and Nicholas A Bosch, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the effectiveness of smartphone-guided self-prone positioning recommendations.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.05.009

Comparison of heart rate after phenylephrine versus norepinephrine initiation in patients with septic shock and atrial fibrillation Oct 01, 2022

CHEST October 2022, Volume 162, Issue 4

Anica C Law, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the differences between heart rate after initiation of phenylephrine vs norepinephrine.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.04.147

Impact of Esophageal Pressure Measurement on Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis in Obese Patients Sep 12, 2022

Moderator Viren Kaul, MD, FCCP, and journal CHEST® authors Ghaleb Khirfan, MD, and Adriano R. Tonelli, MD, MSc, discuss the article, "Impact of Esophageal Pressure Measurement on Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis in Obese Patients" which was published in the September issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.04.002

Who Calls the Shots: A Legal and Historical Perspective on Vaccine Mandates Sep 07, 2022

CHEST September 2022, Volume 162, Issue 3

Eric M. Fraser, JD, MBA, and Michael J. Neuss, MD, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss vaccine mandates.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.04.142

September 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Sep 06, 2022

CHEST September 2022, Volume 162, Issue 3

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST September 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0020-7

Resuscitation Quality in the Intensive Care Unit Sep 01, 2022

CHEST September 2022, Volume 162, Issue 3

Ari Moskowitz, MD, and Keith Couper, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss resuscitation quality in the intensive care unit.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.03.015

Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration with 19g Needle versus 21g and 22g Needles for Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy Sep 01, 2022

CHEST September 2022, Volume 162, Issue 3

Nicholas P.J. Romatowski, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss whether a 19-gauge needle offers greater diagnostic yield and sensitivity vs the 21G and 22G EBUS needles for a diagnosis of sarcoidosis, lymphoma, or mediastinal lymphadenopathy not yet diagnosed?

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.03.041

Psychiatric Outcomes in Intensive Care Unit Patients with Family Visitation Sep 01, 2022

CHEST September 2022, Volume 162, Issue 3

Stephana J. Moss, PhD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how family visitation affects the psychiatric outcomes of ICU patients.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.02.051

Optimizing COPD Acute Care Patient Outcomes Using a Standardized Transition Bundle and Care Coordinator Aug 10, 2022

Moderator Neha S. Dangayach, MD, MSCR, and journal CHEST® authors Michael K. Stickland, PhD, and Chantal E. Atwood, PhD, discuss the article, "Optimizing COPD Acute Care Patient Outcomes Using a Standardized Transition Bundle and Care Coordinator," which was published in the August issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.03.047

August 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Aug 05, 2022

CHEST August 2022, Volume 162, Issue 2

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST August 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0021-9

Targeted Temperature Management after In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Aug 01, 2022

CHEST August 2022, Volume 162, Issue 2

Jean-Baptiste Lascarrou, MD, and Markus B Skrifvars, MD, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss targeted temperature management after in-hospital cardiac arrest.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.02.056

The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Intensivists’ Well-Being Aug 01, 2022

CHEST August 2022, Volume 162, Issue 2

Kelly C. Vranas, MD, MCR, and Michelle E. Kho, PT, PhD join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on intensivists' well-being.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.05.003

Considering Social Determinants When Allocating Scarce Medical Resources During The COVID-19 Pandemic Jul 06, 2022

John L. Hick, MD, and Monica E. Peek, MD, MPH, MSc, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss whether it is ethically permissible to consider social determinants of health when fairly allocating scarce medical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.03.028

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.03.029

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.03.030

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.03.032

July 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jul 05, 2022

CHEST July 2022, Volume 162, Issue 1

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST July 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0019-0

Prevalence and Outcomes of Previously Healthy Adults Among Patients Hospitalized with Community-Onset Sepsis Jul 01, 2022

Moderator Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, and journal CHEST® authors Mohammad Alrawashdeh, PhD, MSN, and Chanu Rhee, MD, MPH, discuss the article, "Prevalence and Outcomes of Previously Healthy Adults Among Patients Hospitalized with Community-Onset Sepsis," which was published in the July issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.01.016

Perceptions of Life Support and Advance Care Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic Jun 17, 2022

Moderator Viren Kaul, MD, FCCP, and journal CHEST® authors Vishal R. Patel, BS, and Gregory Wallingford, MD, MBA, discuss the article, "Perceptions of Life Support and Advance Care Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic," which was published in the June issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.01.023

Should therapeutic heparin be administered to acutely-ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19 Jun 06, 2022

CHEST June 2022, Volume 161, Issue 6

David Jimenez, MD, PhD, and Tobias Tritschler, MD, MSc, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss whether therapeutic heparin should be administered to acutely-ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.01.036

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.01.037

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.01.038

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.01.039

Setting and Titrating Positive End Expiratory Pressure Jun 06, 2022

CHEST June 2022, Volume 161, Issue 6

Scott J Millington, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss selecting and titrating positive end-expiratory pressure.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2022.01.052

June 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jun 05, 2022

CHEST June 2022, Volume 161, Issue 6

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST June 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0018-9

The Role of Palliative Care in COPD May 05, 2022

CHEST May 2022, Volume 161, Issue 5

Anand S. Iyer, MD, MSPH, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the role of palliative care in COPD.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.10.032

Drivers of Burnout Among Critical Care Practitioners May 05, 2022

CHEST May 2022, Volume 161, Issue 5

Anuj B. Mehta, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the drivers of burnout among critical care practitioners.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.11.034

May 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights May 04, 2022

CHEST May 2022, Volume 161, Issue 5

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST May 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0017-7

Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry in Patients About to Undergo ECMO Apr 27, 2022

Moderators Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, and Viren Kaul, MD, and journal CHEST® authors Michael Sjoding, MD, MSc, and Valeria S. M. Valbuena, MD, MSc, discuss the article, "Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measurement Among Patients About to Undergo ECMO in 2019-2020, A Retrospective Cohort Study," which was published in the April issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.09.025

Is it ethically appropriate for physicians to offer to pray with patients in the ICU? Apr 05, 2022

CHEST April 2022, Volume 161, Issue 4

Robert Poole, MB BS, FRCPsych, and Benjamin Frush, MD, MA, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss whether it's ethically appropriate for physicians to offer to pray with patients in the ICU.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.10.005

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.10.007

Complications of Critical COVID-19 Apr 05, 2022

CHEST April 2022, Volume 161, Issue 4

David M Maslove, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for the mechanically ventilated patient with COVID-19.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.10.011

April 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Apr 04, 2022

CHEST April 2022, Volume 161, Issue 4

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST April 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0016-5

Guideline Recommended Lung Cancer Screening Adherence is Superior with Centralized Approach Mar 04, 2022

CHEST March 2022, Volume 161, Issue 3

Nichole T. Tanner, MD, MSCR, FCCP joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss adherence in lung cancer screening in centralized and decentralized approaches.

March 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Mar 03, 2022

CHEST March 2022, Volume 161, Issue 3

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST March 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0015-3

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in Direct-to-Consumer Recipients of a Personalized Genetic Report Feb 28, 2022

Join moderators Viren Kaul, MD, and Neha Dangayach, MD, MSCR, and journal CHEST® authors James Ashenhurst, PhD, and James K. Stoller, MD, as they discuss the article, "Prevalence of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Self-Reported Behavior Change, and Health Care Engagement Among Direct-to-Consumer Recipients of a Personalized Genetic Risk Report," which was published in the February issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.09.041

Shape-Sensing Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Parenchymal Lesions Feb 21, 2022

CHEST February 2022, Volume 161, Issue 2

Mohit Chawla, MD, FCCP, and Matthew J. Bott, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss the feasibility of shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy in diagnosing pulmonary parenchymal lesions.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.2169

Antibiotic Timing and Progression to Septic Shock Feb 05, 2022

CHEST January 2022, Volume 161, Issue 1

Join moderators Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, and Viren Kaul, MD, and journal CHEST® authors Roshan Bisarya, BS, and Steven Q. Simpson, MD, FCCP, as they discuss the article, "Antibiotic Timing and Progression to Septic Shock Among Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Infection," which was published in the January issue.

Understanding Patients’ Perceived Health After Critical Illness Feb 04, 2022

CHEST February 2022, Volume 161, Issue 2 Alison E. Turnbull, DVM, MPD, PhD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the role patients' perceived health plays among adult survivors of ARDS. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.2177

The Probability of Lung Cancer in Patients With Incidentally Detected Pulmonary Nodules Feb 04, 2022

CHEST February 2022, Volume 161, Issue 2

Michael Gould, MD, and Anil Vachani, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the probability of lung cancer in patients with incidentally detected pulmonary nodules.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.2168

Asthma-COPD Overlap: What are the important questions? Feb 04, 2022

CHEST February 2022, Volume 161, Issue 2

Don Sin, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the important questions regarding shared overlapping clinical features of asthma and COPD.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.09.036

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Adults Feb 04, 2022

CHEST February 2022, Volume 161, Issue 2

Shannon Fernando, MD, and Aaron Holley, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in critically ill adults.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.08.050

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.09.017

February 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Feb 03, 2022

CHEST February 2022, Volume 161, Issue 2

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST February 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0014-1

In the Era of CF Transmembrane Regulator Protein Modulator Therapy, Are the Treatment Goals for Adults Now Different From Those for Children With CF? Jan 06, 2022

CHEST January 2022, Volume 161, Issue 1

Dr Damian G. Downey and Dr Rebecca M. Thursfield join CHEST Podcast Moderator Dr Gretchen Winter to discuss the treatment goals of cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator protein therapy in adults vs children.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.070

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.03.073

The Usefulness of the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index in Predicting Successful Extubation Jan 06, 2022

CHEST January 2022, Volume 161, Issue 1

Vatsal Trivedi, MD, and Daniel R. Ouellette, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper MD, to discuss how well rapid shallow breathing index predicts successful extubation.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.030

Should surgical lung biopsy still be performed for interstitial lung disease evaluation? Jan 05, 2022

CHEST December 2021, Volume 160, Issue 6

Christopher Ryerson, MD, and Sara Tomassetti, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss if surgical lung biopsy should still be performed for interstitial lung disease evaluation.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.060

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.061

January 2022 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jan 05, 2022

CHEST January 2022, Volume 161, Issue 1

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST January 2022 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0013-X

A Prediction Model to Optimize Mediastinal Staging Procedures Jan 03, 2022

CHEST December 2021, Volume 160, Issue 6

Join moderators Divya Patel, DO, and Vineesha Arelli, MD, and journal CHEST® authors Marc Fortin, MD, and Pascalin Roy, MD, as they discuss the article, "A Prediction Model to Optimize Invasive Mediastinal Staging Procedures for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Patients With a Radiologically Normal Mediastinum: The Quebec Prediction Model," which was published in the December 2021 issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.062

Antithrombotic Therapy Recommendations for VTE Disease Dec 03, 2021

CHEST December 2021, Volume 160, Issue 6

Lisa K. Moores, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the the latest antithrombotic therapy recommendations for for VTE disease.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.055

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.056

Knowledge and Practice Patterns Among Pulmonologists for Molecular Biomarker Testing in Advanced NSCLC Dec 03, 2021

CHEST December 2021, Volume 160, Issue 6

Gerard A. Silvestri, MD, FCCP, and Adam H. Fox, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the current knowledge and practice of pulmonologists regarding biomarker testing and targeted therapies in advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.08.1323

December 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Dec 02, 2021

CHEST December 2021, Volume 160, Issue 6

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST December 2021 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0011-6

Practice, Outcomes, and Complications of Emergent Endotracheal Intubation By Critical Care Practitioners During the COVID-19 Pandemic Nov 22, 2021

CHEST December 2021, Volume 160, Issue 6

Daniel G. Fein, MD, and Nathan M. Meier, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss patients with COVID-19 requiring emergency endotracheal intubation and how the procedural techniques, the incidence of first pass success, and the complications associated with the procedure compare with intubations on critically ill patients prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.008

Screening for Lung Cancer: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report Nov 04, 2021

CHEST November 2021, Volume 160, Issue 5

Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, and Gerard A. Silvestri, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the recent changes in lung cancer screening recommendations.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.063

Bronchoscopy Teaching Without a Gold Standard Nov 04, 2021

CHEST November 2021, Volume 160, Issue 5

Anna K. Brady, MD, and Matthew C Miles, MD, Med, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss how attending bronchoscopists supervise bronchoscopy, and in particular, how attendings balance fellows’ autonomy with patient safety.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.015

Multimorbidity and Its Relationship With Long-term Outcomes Following Critical Care Discharge Nov 04, 2021

CHEST November 2021, Volume 160, Issue 5

Joanne McPeake, PhD, and Hans Flaatten, MD, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss multimorbidity and its relationship with long-term outcomes following critical care discharge.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.069

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.012

November 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Nov 03, 2021

CHEST November 2021, Volume 160, Issue 5

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST November 2021 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0010-4

Should Fellowship Interviews Remain Exclusively Virtual? Oct 05, 2021

CHEST October 2021, Volume 160, Issue 4

Başak Çoruh, MD, and Joanne Shirine Allam, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the pros and cons of virtual fellowship interviews.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.022

Epidemiology of Adult Pleural Disease in the United States Oct 05, 2021

CHEST October 2021, Volume 160, Issue 4

Srinivas R Mummadi, MD, MBI, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominque Pepper, MD, to discuss epidemiology of adult pleural disease in the United States.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.026

October 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Oct 04, 2021

CHEST October 2021, Volume 160, Issue 4

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST October 2021 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0009-8

Aerosol Generation During Exercise Sep 24, 2021

CHEST October 2021, Volume 160, Issue 4

Thomas G. Allison, PhD, MPH, and Michael Klompas MD, MPH, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Dominque Pepper, MD, to discuss aerosol generation during exercise and the implications for preventing viral transmission in and out of the exercise laboratory.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.041

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.065

Screening for Lung Cancer: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report Sep 22, 2021

Join moderators Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, and Vineesha Arelli, MD, and journal CHEST® authors Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, and Gerard Silvestri, MD, MS, as they discuss the article, "Screening for Lung Cancer: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report – Executive Summary," which will be published in the November issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.063

Eosinophilic and Noneosinophilic Asthma Sep 03, 2021

CHEST September 2021, Volume 160, Issue 3

David B. Price, MBBChir, DRCOG, FRCGP, and Ramesh J. Kurukulaaratchy, DM, FRCP, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the prevalence of eosinophilic and noneosinophilic phenotypes in the severe asthma population, and can they be differentiated by clinical and biomarker variables?

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.013

E-Cigarettes for Harm Reduction in Tobacco Use Sep 03, 2021

CHEST September 2021, Volume 160, Issue 3

Clive D. Bates, MA, MSc, Hasmeena Kathuria, MD, and Frank T. Leone, MD, MS, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the pros and cons of utilizing e-cigarettes for harm reduction in tobacco use.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.046

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.045

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.044

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.047

September 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Sep 02, 2021

CHEST September 2021, Volume 160, Issue 3

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST September 2021 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0008-6

Return to Work After Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Aug 27, 2021

Join moderators Vineesha Arelli, DO, and Viren Kaul, MD, FCCP, and journal CHEST® authors Han Su, RN, PhD, and Dale M. Needham, MD, PhD, as they discuss the article, "Association of Job Characteristics and Functional Impairments on Return to Work After Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome," which was published in the August issue. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.03.008

Identification of Distinct Clinical Subphenotypes in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 Aug 17, 2021

CHEST September 2021, Volume 160, Issue 3

Charles R. Vasquez, MD, MSCE, and Prof. Nicolas de Prost, join CHEST Podcast Moderator Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the identification of four subphenotypes of COVID-19 critical illness with distinct patterns of clinical and laboratory characteristics, comorbidity burden, and mortality.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.04.062

Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report Aug 05, 2021

CHEST August 2021, Volume 160, Issue 2

Evans R. Fernandez Perez, MD, FCCP, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss CHEST Guidelines for diagnosing and evaluating hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.03.066

Provision of Smoking Cessation Resources in the Context of In-Person Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening Aug 05, 2021

CHEST August 2021, Volume 160, Issue 2

Matthew Triplette, MD, MPH, and Steven B. Zeliadt, PhD, MPH, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss how well smoking cessation is performed during LCS SDM encounters, and what patient and provider characteristics are associated with smoking cessation assistance.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.03.016

August 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Aug 04, 2021

CHEST August 2021, Volume 160, Issue 2

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST August 2021 issue.

https://journal.chestnet.org/issue/S0012-3692(21)X0007-4

Slow Vital Capacity and Identification of Obstructive Disease in Smokers With Preserved Lung Function Jul 27, 2021

Join moderators Viren Kaul, MD, and Divya Patel, DO, and journal CHEST® authors Spyridon Fortis, MD, and Igor Barjaktarevic, MD, PhD, as they discuss the article, "Ratio of FEV1 to Slow Vital Capacity of

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.01.067

Pulmonary Critical Care Fellows’ Use of and Self-reported Barriers to Learning Bedside Ultrasound During Training Jul 07, 2021

CHEST July 2021, Volume 160, Issue 1

Carleen R. Spitzer, MD, and Mark Lavercombe, MBBS, GDipClinEd, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss barriers to learning beside ultrasound during pulmonary and critical care fellows training.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.01.068

Characteristics and Prevalence of Domestic and Occupational Inhalational Exposures Across ILD Jul 07, 2021

CHEST July 2021, Volume 160, Issue 1

Cathryn T. Lee, MD, and Evans R. Fernández Pérez, MD, MS, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the differences in demographics, clinical characteristics, and transplant-free survival in the prevalence of inhalational exposures across all interstitial lung disease diagnoses.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.02.026

July 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jul 06, 2021

CHEST July 2021, Volume 160, Issue 1

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST July 2021 issue.

Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation | Journal Club Jun 21, 2021

Join moderators Alice Gallo de Moraes, MD, and Christopher L. Carroll, MD, MS, FCCP, and journal CHEST® authors Zhenmei Zhang, MD, and Hemang Yadav, MBBS, as they discuss the article, "Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Outcomes of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation," from the June 2021 issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.01.008

Pulmonary Function and Radiological Features in Survivors of Critical COVID-19 Jun 16, 2021

CHEST July 2021, Volume 160, Issue 1

Jessica González Gutierrez, MD, and Chintan Ramani, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the prevalence of pulmonary structural abnormalities and functional impairment in surviving ICU patients with ARDS secondary to COVID-19.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.02.062

Impact of RV Dysfunction on Short- and Long-Term Mortality in Sepsis Jun 04, 2021

CHEST June 2021, Volume 159, Issue 6

Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula, MD, MSc, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss if right ventricular dysfunction is associated with higher short- and long-term mortality in sepsis and septic shock.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.12.016

Sex-Related Differences in Dynamic Right Ventricular-Pulmonary Vascular Coupling in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Jun 04, 2021

CHEST June 2021, Volume 159, Issue 6

Inderjit Singh, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss sex-related differences in dynamic right ventricular-pulmonary vascular coupling in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.12.028

June 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jun 03, 2021

CHEST June 2021, Volume 159, Issue 6

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST June 2021 issue.

Phenylephrine Pushes in Septic Shock | Journal Club May 27, 2021

Moderators Viren Kaul, MD, and Vineesha Arelli, MD, and journal CHEST® authors Gretchen Sacha, PharmD, and Seth Bauer, PharmD, discuss the article, "Effect of phenylephrine push prior to continuous infusion norepinephrine in patients with septic shock," from the May 2021 issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.11.051

Impact of High Dose Prophylactic Anticoagulation in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19 Pneumonia May 15, 2021

CHEST June 2021, Volume 159, Issue 6

Charles Tacquard, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss high dose prophylactic anticoagulation in critically ill patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.01.017

Incidence and Impact of Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema on Navy SEAL Candidates May 05, 2021

CHEST May 2021, Volume 159, Issue 5

Charles Volk, MD, LCDR, MC, USN, and Peter Wilmshurst, MBChB, BSc, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss respiratory complications such as swimming-induced pulmonary edema on Navy SEAL candidates.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.11.019

May 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights May 04, 2021

CHEST May 2021, Volume 159, Issue 5

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST May 2021 issue.

Should We Do Tracheostomy in Patients With COVID-19 Before 14 days? Apr 24, 2021

CHEST May 2021, Volume 159, Issue 5

Jose De Cardenas, MD, and Carla Lamb, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.01.074

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.12.064

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.01.076

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.01.075

Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic Apr 17, 2021

CHEST May 2021, Volume 159, Issue 5

Viren Kaul, MD, and JuneMee Chae, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.12.026

Identification of Distinct Immunophenotypes in Critically-Ill Patients With COVID-19 Apr 10, 2021

CHEST May 2021, Volume 159, Issue 5

Guillaume Dumas, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss if critically-ill patients with COVID-19 are biologically and immunologically dissociable based on profiling of currently evaluated therapeutic targets.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.11.049

Sepsis, the Administration of Intravenous Fluids and Respiratory Failure (SAIFR Study) Apr 06, 2021

CHEST April 2021, Volume 159, Issue 4

Nikhil Jagan, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss a retrospective analysis of the SAIFR Study.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.078

Institution-Level Differences in Quality and Outcomes of Lung Cancer Resections in the United States Apr 06, 2021

CHEST April 2021, Volume 159, Issue 4

Raymond U. Osarogiagbon, MBBS, and Ravi Rajaram, MD, MSc, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss hospital variation in long-term survival after lung cancer surgery.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.075

ICU Telemedicine Implementation and Risk-Adjusted Mortality Differences Between Daytime and Nighttime Coverage Apr 06, 2021

CHEST April 2021, Volume 159, Issue 4

Mario V. Fusaro, MD, and Craig Lilly, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss tele-ICU implementation and risk-adjusted mortality differences between daytime and nighttime coverage.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.055

Is Biopsy of Contralateral Hilar N3 Lymph Nodes With Negative PET-CT Scan Findings Necessary When Performing EBUS Staging? Apr 06, 2021

CHEST April 2021, Volume 159, Issue 4

David E. Ost, MD, MPH, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss if contralateral hilar N3 nodes should be omitted from staging.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.041

April 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Apr 05, 2021

CHEST April 2021, Volume 159, Issue 4

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST April 2021 issue.

Beryllium Disease Due to Concrete Dust | Journal Club Mar 25, 2021

Join moderators Viren Kaul, MD, and Divya Patel, DO; authors Gernot Zissel, PhD, and Björn C. Frye, MD; and topic liaison Raed Dweik, MD, MBA, as they discuss the article "A Cluster of Beryllium Sensitization Traced to the Presence of Beryllium in Concrete Dust," from the March 2021 issue of the journal CHEST®.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.09.073

Adherence to Asthma Biologics: Implications for Patient Selection, Step Therapy, and Outcomes Mar 04, 2021

CHEST March 2021, Volume 159, Issue 3

Matthew A. Rank, MD, and Richard W. Costello, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss implications for patient selection, step therapy, and outcomes for adherence to asthma biologics.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.050

March 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Mar 03, 2021

CHEST March 2021, Volume 159, Issue 3

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST March 2021 issue.

Incidence of VTE and Bleeding Among Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Feb 08, 2021

CHEST March 2021, Volume 159, Issue 3

David Jimenez, MD, PhD, and Lisa K. Moores, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss incidence of venous thromboembolism and bleeding among hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.11.005

Impact of Corticosteroids in COVID-19 Outcomes Feb 08, 2021

CHEST March 2021, Volume 159, Issue 3

Edison J. Cano, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the impact of corticosteroids in COVID-19 outcomes.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.054

Burnout and Depression Among Fellows Training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Feb 04, 2021

CHEST February 2021, Volume 159, Issue 2

Michelle Sharp, MD, MHS, and Meeta Prasad Kerlin, MD, MSCE, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss a national survey of burnout and depression among fellows training in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.08.2117

February 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Feb 03, 2021

CHEST February 2021, Volume 159, Issue 2

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST February 2021 issue.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Critical Care Resources and Providers Jan 26, 2021

CHEST February 2021, Volume 159, Issue 2

Sarah Wahlster, MD, and Kelly C. Vranas, MD, MCR, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss a global survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on critical care resources and providers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.09.070

ICON Study: Use of Ivermectin in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 | Journal Club Jan 14, 2021

Join moderators Viren Kaul, MD, and Divya Patel, DO, and journal CHEST® authors Juliana Cepelowicz Rajter, MD; Michael S. Sherman, MD, FCCP; and Jean-Jacques Rajter, MD, as they discuss the article "Use of Ivermectin Is Associated With Lower Mortality in Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019," from the January 2021 issue.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.009

January 2021 CHEST Journal Editor Highlights Jan 06, 2021

CHEST January 2021, Volume 159, Issue 1

CHEST journal'sEditor in Chief, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, highlights key articles published in the CHEST January 2021 issue.

Higher vs Lower Oxygenation Strategies in Acutely Ill Adults Dec 13, 2020

CHEST January 2021, Volume 159, Issue 1

Olav L. Schjørring, MD, PhD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss higher vs lower oxygenation strategies in acutely ill adults.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.07.015

CT Imaging and Comorbidities in COPD: Beyond Lung Cancer Screening Dec 12, 2020

CHEST January 2021, Volume 159, Issue 1

Jessica Bon, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss Computed Tomography Imaging and Comorbidities in COPD.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.08.2053

Standardized Management for Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and ARDS Dec 03, 2020

Ken Kuljit S. Parhar, MD, MSc, and Brian M. Fuller, MD, MSCI, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss standardized management for hypoxemic respiratory failure and ARDS.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.05.611

Characterization of experimental and clinical bio-aerosol generation during potential aerosol-generating procedures Nov 23, 2020

Samira Mubareka, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss characterization of experimental and clinical bio-aerosol generation during potential aerosol-generating procedures.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.07.026

Characteristics of Effective Teachers of Invasive Bedside Procedures Nov 04, 2020

Diana Kelm, MD, and Janae K. Heath, MD, MSCE, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss characteristics of effective teachers of invasive bedside procedures.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.04.060

Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Adults Nov 04, 2020

Julio A. Ramirez, MD, Mathias W. Pletz, MD, and Adam T Hill, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss management of community-acquired pneumonia in immunocompromised adults.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.05.598

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.07.089

Fluid Response Evaluation in Sepsis Hypotension and Shock: A Randomized Clinical Trial Oct 10, 2020

Join Journal Club moderators Viren Kaul, MD, and Divya Patel, DO; authors Ivor S. Douglas, MD and Douglas M. Hansell, MD; and content liaison Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila, MD, as they discuss the upcoming article: "Fluid Response Evaluation in Sepsis Hypotension and Shock: A Randomized Clinical Trial."
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.04.025

Vaping-Related Acute Parenchymal Lung Injury Oct 05, 2020

Andrea M. Jonas, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss the ongoing U.S. outbreak of vaping-related acute lung injury.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.03.085

Fluid Response Evaluation in Sepsis Hypotension and Shock Oct 05, 2020

Ivor S. Douglas, MD, FRCP, and Lewis Satterwhite, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss fluid response evaluation in sepsis hypotension and shock.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.04.025

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pulsed, iNO in Subjects at Risk of PH Associated With PF Oct 04, 2020

Join Journal Club moderators Viren Kaul, MD, and Divya Patel, DO; authors Steven D. Nathan, MD, Lisa H. Lancaster, MD, and Hunter Gillies, MD; and content liaison Sonye K. Danoff, MD, PhD, FCCP, as they discuss the article: "A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pulsed, Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Subjects at Risk of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Pulmonary Fibrosis."

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.02.016

Management of Lung Nodules and Lung Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic Oct 04, 2020

Join CHEST moderators Viren Kaul, MD, and Divya Patel, DO; authors Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, and Douglas Arenberg, MD, FCCP; and multimedia liaison Anne Gonzalez, MD, MSc, FCCP, as they discuss the July article: “Management of Lung Nodules and Lung Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic: CHEST Expert Panel Report.”

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.04.020

Machine Learning and Prediction of All-Cause Mortality in COPD Sep 03, 2020

Brian D. Hobbs, MD, MMSc, and Grace Parraga, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss machine learning and prediction of all-cause mortality in COPD.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.02.079

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.04.038

Association of Guideline-Recommended COPD Inhaler Regimens With Mortality, Respiratory Exacerbations, and Quality of Life Aug 04, 2020

Thomas Keller, MD, and Mihaela S. Stefan, MD, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss a secondary analysis of the Long-term Oxygen Treatment Trial.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.02.073

Performance Characteristics of Spirometry with Negative Bronchodilator Response and Methacholine Challenge Testing and Implications for Asthma Diagnos... Aug 04, 2020

Samir Gupta, MD, and Donald W. Cockcroft, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the performance characteristics of spirometry with bronchodilator response testing and methacholine challenge testing in a large real-world cohort of patients with asthma.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.03.052

Should patients with advanced lung disease be offered ECMO as a bridge to transplant if they have not yet been listed for lung transplant Jul 03, 2020

Matthew Bacchetta MD, MBA, MA, and Whittney A Warren DO, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss if patients with advanced lung disease should be offered ECMO as a bridge to transplant if they have not yet been listed for lung transplant.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2019.12.049

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.02.004

Guidelines for the Use of Bronchoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic Jun 13, 2020

Momen M. Wahidi, MD, MBA, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the CHEST/AABIP Guideline for the use of bronchoscopy during the COVID-19 Pandemic. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.04.036

Patterns of Use of Adjunctive Therapies in Patients With Early Moderate to Severe ARDS Jun 03, 2020

John G. Laffey, MD, and Nida Qadir, MD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Gretchen Winter, MD, to discuss the frequency and patterns of use of adjunctive strategies in patients with moderate to severe ARDS.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.01.041

Lower vs Higher Fluid Volumes During Initial Management of Sepsis Jun 03, 2020

Tine Sylvest Meyhoff, MD, and Jonathan A. Silversides, MBBCh, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique J. Pepper, MD, to discuss patient-important benefits and harms of lower vs higher fluid volumes in adult patients with sepsis.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2019.11.050

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.01.015

The Strategic Establishment of PCCM as a Subspecialty in China May 05, 2020

Renli Qiao, MD, PhD, FCCP, and Darcy D. Marciniuk, MD, Master FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Co-Moderators, David A. Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, and Gretchen R. Winter, MD to discuss the third report from the China-CHEST PCCM Fellowship project on the establishment of pulmonary and critical care medicine (PCCM) as a subspecialty in China.

Preparing for the COVID-19 Pandemic: Our Experience in New York May 04, 2020

Zubair Hasan, MD, joins CHEST Podcast Moderator, Dominique Pepper, MD, to discuss the experience of preparing for the COVID-19 Pandemic in New York. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2020.03.027

Evolving Criteria for Lung Transplantation Referral and Patient SelectionEvolving Criteria for Referral and Patient Selection Apr 03, 2020

Alicia B. Mitchell, BMedSci (Hons), PhD, Kathleen J. Ramos, MD, and Maryam Valapour, MD, MPP, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. Pepper MD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss evolving criteria for lung transplantation referral and patient selection.

Guidelines for Transbronchial Cryobiopsy for the Diagnosis of ILD Apr 03, 2020

Fabien Maldonado, MD, FCCP, joins CHEST Podcast Editor, Gretchen R. Winter, MD, to discuss guidelines for transbronchial cryobiopsy for the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases.

Recent Advances in Severe Asthma Therapies Mar 04, 2020

Nathan Schoettler, MD, PhD, joins CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. PepperMD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss recent advances in severe asthma therapies from phenotypes to personalized medicine.

Diagnostic Evaluation After Lung Cancer Screening Feb 04, 2020

Shawn P.E. Nishi, MD, and Jonathan M. Iaccarino, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. PepperMD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss diagnostic evaluation after lung cancer screening.

Fluid Resuscitation and Intubation in High Risk Septic Patients Feb 04, 2020

Rizwan A. Khan, MD, and Anita J. Reddy, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Gretchen R. Winter, MD, to discuss the association between volume of fluid resuscitation and intubation in high risk septic patients with heart failure, end stage renal disease, and cirrhosis.

Can Screening for COPD Improve Outcomes? Jan 14, 2020

Barbara Yawn, MD, and David Mannino, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Gretchen R. Winter, MD, to discuss if screening for COPD can improve outcomes.

Accuracy of Lung Ultrasound Methods for Diagnosing Acute Heart Failure Jan 06, 2020

Tahar Chouihed, MD, PhD, and Nicolas Girerd, MD, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. PepperMD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss the accuracy of several lung ultrasound methods for the diagnosis of acute heart failure in the emergency department.

On Being the Editor in Chief of the Journal CHEST: 14 Memorable Years Dec 12, 2019

CHEST Editor in Chief, Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP, joins CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss his memorable 14-year tenure as Editor in Chief of the journal.

Battling Intensivist Burnout: A Role for Workload Management Nov 04, 2019

Craig M. Lilly, MD, FCCP, and Curtis N. Sessler, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. PepperMD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss battling intensivist burnout.

Medical Malpractice Involving Pulmonary and Critical Care Physicians Nov 04, 2019

Laura Myers, MD, MPH, and Joseph D. Zibrak, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Gretchen R. Winter, MD, to discuss medical malpractice involving pulmonary and critical care physicians.

Should Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Be Routinely Administered to All Patients With Sepsis as Soon as Possible Oct 04, 2019

Angel O. Coz Yataco, MD, FCCP, and Jayshil J. Patel, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. PepperMD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss the administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics in patient with sepsis.

Determinants of Depressive Symptoms at One Year after ICU Discharge in Survivors of ≥7 Days of Mechanical Ventilation Sep 04, 2019

Mika Hamilton, MBChB, FRCA, FFICM, joins CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. Pepper MD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss depression in patients one year after ICU discharge.

Should Point-of-Care Ultrasound Examination be Routine Practice in the Evaluation of the Acutely Breathless Patient? Sep 04, 2019

Seth Koenig, MD, FCCP, and John P. Corcoran, BMBCh, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. PepperMD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss point-of-care ultrasound examinations as routine practice in evaluating acutely breathless patients.

Overdiagnosis of COPD in Subjects With Unobstructed Spirometry Aug 05, 2019

Andreas Horner, MD, and Leonardo M. Fabbri, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. PepperMD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss overdiagnosis of COPD in patients with unobstructed spirometry.

Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in COPD Jul 03, 2019

Christian R. Osadnik, PhD, joins CHEST Podcast Editor, Dominique J. PepperMD, MBChB, MHSc, to discuss the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation on symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with COPD.

Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Discontinuation and Mortality in Critically Ill Adults Jun 04, 2019

Dominique Pepper, MD, and Andre C. Kalil, MD, MPH, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the serial procalcitonin measurement for antibiotic de-escalation and discontinuation.

Does Persistent or Worsening ARDS Refractory to Optimized Ventilation and Proning Deserve a Trial of Prostacyclin? Apr 04, 2019

Marin H. Kollef, MD, FCCP, and Eddy Fan, MD, PhD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to debate if persistent or worsening ARDS refractory to optimized ventilation and proning deserves a trial of prostacyclin.

Accurate Clinical Staging of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Mar 04, 2019

Neal Navani, MD, PhD, and Gerard A. Silvestri MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Moderator, George Cheng MD, PhD, FCCP, to discuss the accuracy of clinical staging of stage I-IIIa non-small cell lung cancer.

Should IP With Autoimmune Features Represent a Distinct Class of Patients With Idiopathic IP? Feb 04, 2019

Joyce S. Lee, MD, and Justin M. Oldham, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to debate whether interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features represents a distinct class of patients with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia.

Should the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines Be Retired? Jan 04, 2019

Paul E. Marik, MD, FCCP, and Mitchell M. Levy, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to debate whether the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines should be retired.

New Insights Into the Epidemiology of Bronchiectasis Dec 05, 2018

Emily Henkle, PhD, MPH, and James D. Chalmers, MBChB, PhD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the high prevalence of bronchiectasis in the U.S. and significant heterogeneity in bronchiectasis patients with and without COPD.

Effectiveness of Reprocessing Flexible Bronchoscopes Nov 05, 2018

Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH, and Atul C. Mehta, MBBS, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the effectiveness of reprocessing flexible bronchoscopes.

Should Computerized Protocols Replace Physicians For Managing Mechanical Ventilation Sep 05, 2018

Neil MacIntyre MD, FCCP, and Colin K. Grissom, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to debate whether computerized protocols should replace physicians for managing mechanical ventilation.

Management of Low-Risk Pulmonary Embolism (LoPE) Patients Without Hospitalization Aug 03, 2018

Joseph R. Bledsoe, MD, and Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the efficacy and safety of managing low-risk pulmonary embolism patients without hospitalization.

Should Lung Cancer Screening Be Expanded to Those Who Don't Meet Criteria? Jun 19, 2018

Douglas E. Wood, MD, FCCP, and Peter J. Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss if lung screening should be expanded to persons who don't meet CHEST Guidelines criteria.

Is Big Tobacco Still Trying to Deceive the Public? May 03, 2018

Donald Robert McCaffree, MD, MSHA, Master FCCP, and Neeraj R. Desai, MD, MBA, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the tobacco industry's deceptive communications to the public and the government.

Screening for Lung Cancer Apr 04, 2018

Peter J Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, and Renda Soylemez Wiener, MD, MPH, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss updated recommendations for lung cancer screening.

Withdraw inhaled corticosteroids in GOLD3 COPD patients? Apr 04, 2018

James D. Chalmers, MD, PhD, and Ian D. Pavord, FMedSci, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to debate if inhaled corticosteroids should be withdrawn in patients with in GOLD 3 COPD.

Imaging for Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Mar 05, 2018

Wesley H. Self, MD, MPH, and editorialist Michael S. Niederman, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the paper by Self et al, which discusses the clinical significance of radiologic signs of pneumonia visualized on a CT scan but not concurrently seen on a chest x-ray.

Episodes of Hemoptysis Evaluated by Bronchoscopy? Feb 05, 2018

Jose L. Cardenas-Garcia, MD, and Seth J. Koenig, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to debate whether all initial episodes of hemoptysis should be evaluated by bronchoscopy.

Strategies for Success in Fellowship Jan 09, 2018

Matthew C. Miles, MD, FCCP, and Rendell W. Ashton, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss strategies for success in fellowship. This is the first article in the new CHEST section Teaching, Education, and Career Hub (TEaCH).

Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Exacerbation Number in People With COPD Dec 06, 2017

Jennifer K. Quint, PhD, and editorialist Michael C. Steiner, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the observational analysis of recorded referral for pulmonary rehabilitation in relation to subsequent healthcare utilization for acute exacerbation of COPD.

Informed Consent for Apnea Testing in Patients With Suspected Brain Death? Nov 22, 2017

Ariane Lewis, MD, and Robert D. Troug, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to offer their thoughts from their Point/Counterpoint editorials on whether informed consent should be required for apnea testing in patients with suspected brain death.

Should BAL Be Routinely Performed in the Diagnostic Evaluation of IPF? Nov 22, 2017

Athol U. Wells, MD, and Joshua J Mooney, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to debate whether bronchoalveolar lavage should be a standard diagnostic tool for IPF. The discussion centers on the lack of evidence-based agreement on the value of performing BAL.

IVIg to Treat Severe Refractory HIT Nov 22, 2017

Anand Padmanabhan, MD, PhD, and editorialist Theodore Warkentin, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the paper by Padamanabhan et al, which describes outcomes in three patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) who responded well to IVIg therapy.

Physician Assessment of Probability in Predicting Malignancy and Adherence with Guidelines Nov 22, 2017

Nichole T. Tanner, MD, MSCR, FCCP, and editorialist Jonathan M. Iaccarino, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the accuracy of physician assessment in predicting malignancy in pulmonary nodules. Although adept at recognizing the pretest probability of malignancy, physicians would provide better patient care if they had followed guideline-recommended next steps in evaluation.

Wireless Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamic Monitoring for Pulmonary Hypertension? Nov 22, 2017

Mark J. Zucker, MD, JD, FCCP, and Anne R. Hemnes, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to review the pros and cons of their Point/Counterpoint debate, “Should Wireless Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamic Monitoring Be Used to Monitor Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension?”

Hydrocortisone, Vitamin C, and Thiamine for Treatment of Sepsis Jun 06, 2017

Paul E. Marik, MD, FCCP, and Editorialist Heleen M. Oudemans-van Straaten, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss Dr. Marik and colleagues' retrospective study of the effectiveness in treating patients with severe sepsis and specific shock with the early use of intravenous vitamin C, together with corticosteroids and thiamine.

Cross-Disciplinary Analysis of Lymph Node Classification Apr 05, 2017

Ahmed H. El-Sherief, MD, and editorialist Galit Aviram, MD, join CHEST podcast editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the study by Dr. El-Sherief and others on the inconsistencies in lymph node classification and the need for a lymph node map that simultaneously communicates a standard set of lymph node station definitions in three languages—using the language of anatomic landmarks for surgeons, bronchoscopic landmarks for pulmonologists, and visual CT landmarks for radiologists.

Should Acute Fluid Resuscitation Be Guided Primarily by Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasound for Patients in Shock? Mar 14, 2017

Gregory A. Schmidt, MD, FCCP, and Pierre Kory, MD, join CHEST podcast editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss their Point/Counterpoint debate on the value of inferior vena cava ultrasound to determine the use of acute fluid resuscitation for patients in shock.

Estimating Ten-Year Trends in Septic Shock Incidence Feb 06, 2017

Chanu Rhee, MD, MPH, and Robert C. Hazy, MD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to review and analyze the results of Dr. Rhee et al's research estimating incidences and mortality of septic shock over a ten-year period. Their results showed that the incidence has risen but mortality rates have fallen.

Risks for Patients Under Consideration for IVC Filters Dec 06, 2016

Brian Funaki, MD, and Mark L. Lessne, MD, joint CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss this month's Point/Counterpoint debate: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks for Most Patients Under Consideration for Inferior Vena Cava Filters?

Autofluorescence Bronchochoscopy Detected Low Prevalence of High-Grade Lesions in LC Screening Nov 07, 2016

Alain Tremblay, MD, and editorialist David E. Ost, MD, FCCP, joined CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the research by multi-center Canadian study by Tremblay et al that evaluated how well autofluorescence bronchochoscopy (AFB) detected high-grade lesions in patients at risk for lung cancer. Their study determined that too few CT occult cancers were detected to justify its addition into a lung cancer screening program.

Evaluation of Pulmonary Nodules: Clinical Consensus for Asia Oct 17, 2016

Devanand Anantham, MD, and Ching-Fei Chang, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the multi-country Asian adaption of guidelines to evaluate pulmonary nodules.

A Novel Assay to Identify Patients Likely to Have HIT Sep 07, 2016

Anand Padmanabhan, MD, joins David A. Garcia, MD, FCCP, and guest podcast moderator, Bruce L. Davidson, MD, FCCP, to discuss the results of the research of Dr. Padmanabhan et al on a PF4-dependent platelet activation assay to identify patients likely to have heparin-induced thrombocytopenia/thrombosis.

Association Between Occupational Exposure and Sarcoidosis Aug 05, 2016

Lisa A. Maier, MD, MSPH, and Elliott D. Crouser, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the study by Dr. Maier and her colleagues looking at data from death certificates to assess the association between occupations and sarcoidosis.

Burnout in the iCU: A Collaborative Statement Jul 07, 2016

Curtis N. Sessler, MD, FCCP, and Stephen M. Pastores, MD, FCCP, join CHEST podcast editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss this important topic, which is being addressed by the Critical Care Societies Collaborative "call to action" statement.

Should IV Albumin Be Used for Volume Resuscitation in Sepsis/Septic Shock? Jun 09, 2016

In this month's podcast, Pietro Caironi, MD, and Angel O. Coz Yataco, MD, FCCP take on the Point/Counterpoint topic with CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP. Dr. Caironi takes the "Yes" side, arguing that albumin has been shown to correct for hypoalbumenia in patients with sepsis. Dr. Coz Yataco takes the opposing view that mortality rates are not shown to improve and that the cost is high.

New Sepsis Definitions (Sepsis-3) May 05, 2016

Steven Simpson, MD, and Clifford S. Deutschman, MD, MS, join CHEST Podcast D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP to discuss the merits of the new Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3), recently published in JAMA. Dr. Simpson wrote an editorial for CHEST on this topic.

Giants in Chest Medicine: Arthur P. Wheeler, MD, FCCP May 05, 2016

Dr. Wheeler was interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP on the path of career and the highlights of his life's work.

Mental Illness Association with 30-Day COPD Readmissions Apr 04, 2016

Gurinder Singh, MD, and editorialist Abebaw Yohannes, PhD, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the close association of psychological disorders, with 30-day readmission rates in patients with COPD.

Achthar vs. Corticosteroids: Is the Price Difference Warranted? Mar 07, 2016

Mark L. Metersky, MD, FCCP, and Scott Manker, MD, FCCP, discuss the merits of injectable corticotropin vs. corticosteroids with CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, given the exponentially higher cost of the former.

Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: CHEST Guideline Feb 05, 2016

Clive Kearon, MD, PhD, and COL Lisa K. Moores, MC, USA, FCCP, join CHEST Evidence-Based Medicine Section Editor, Ian T. Nathanson, MD, FCCP, to review the important updates to the VTE Guidelines. This is the first of the topic updates to CHEST since the move to a "living guidelines" model, where topics will be updated on a rolling basis, not compiled into a single supplement containing all updates.

Navigating Conflicts Between Advance Directives and Surrogate Decision Makers Feb 05, 2016

Courtney R. Bruce, JD, MA, and Trevor Bibler, PhD, joint CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss how their institution navigates and interprets differences in written advance directives and in-person requests from surrogate decision makers. They highlight one case study to demonstrate their process.

Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome Jan 06, 2016

Borja G. Cosio, MD, and Peter Barnes, MD, Master FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss Dr. Cosio et al's study that proposes diagnostic criteria to identify patients with asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS).

Pulmonary Nodules: Do Guidelines Affect Patient Care? Dec 01, 2015

Renda Soylenz Wiener, MD, MPH; Nichole T. Tanner, MD, MSCR; and editorialist David R. Baldwin, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss a series of articles in this month's issue of CHEST focusing on pulmonary nodules and whether guidelines affect decisions on patient diagnosis and treatment.

Heroin Inhalation and Early Onset Emphysema Nov 03, 2015

Paul P. Walker, MD, and editorialist David M. Mannino, MD, FCCP, are interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to review the research by Walker et al on heroin smokers and their risk of developing COPD at an early age.

Dedicated Severe Asthma Services Improve QoL Oct 08, 2015

Andrew N. Menzies-Gow, PhD, and editorialist Matthew Masoli, MD, are interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the study by the British Thoracic Society Difficult Asthma Network showing that a dedicated severed asthma center is associated with improved quality of life and asthma control and a reduction in health-care use and oral steroid burden.

Risk of E-Cigarettes Higher Than Potential Benefits? Aug 31, 2015

Joining CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, Mark V. Avdalic, MD, argues the case for, and Holly R. Middlekauff, MD, argues the cases against, painting electronic cigarettes as harmful products whose use clinicians should discourage.

Bronchoscopy Training: CHEST Expert Panel Report Aug 05, 2015

Armin Ernest, MD, FCCP, and editorialist Michael J. Simoff, MD, FCCP, join guest podcast editor, Septimiu Murgu, MD, FCCP, to discsuss the new expert panel report from CHEST assessing the current state of bronchosopy training. Among topics they discuss are the role of societies and certification processes.

Point/Counterpoint: Small-bore pleural catheter placement preferred initial management for pleural effusions? Jul 06, 2015

Hans J. Lee, MD, and Malcolm DeCamp, MD, join CHEST podcast editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the merits, pro and con, on the benefits of a small- vs. large bore catheter.

Ultrasound in the ICU Jun 02, 2015

CHEST Ultrasound Corner Section Editor Seth Koenig, MD, FCCP, and Haney Mallemat, MD, are interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP on the growth of use of ultrasound in the ICU and the resources that the CHEST organization provides to train physicians on its use.

Hospital Readmissions for Patients With COPD May 04, 2015

Tina Shah, MD, MPH; Jeffrey H. Jennings, MD, and editorialist Byron Thomashow, MD, FCCP, engage in a wide-ranging discussion with CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, on the difficult issue of reducing readmissions for patients with COPD. Studies by Dr. Shah and colleagues and Dr. Jennings et al are highlighted.

Acute Exacerbations of COPD Guidelines From CHEST and the CTS Apr 07, 2015

Gerard J. Criner, MD, FCCP, is interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, on the just released guidelines for the prevention of acute exacerbations of COPD, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and the world.

Cardiac Troponin in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism Mar 02, 2015

Rami Doukky, MD, and editorialist Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, meet in conversation with CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP to discuss Dr. Doukky et al's retrospective study showing that highly sensitive cardiac troponin I assay provides a good prognostic negative predictive value; consequently, it can play a role in identifying candidates for out-of-hospital treatment of acute PE.

The Future of Lung Transplantation Feb 03, 2015

Steven D. Nathan, MD, FCCP, is interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, on his commentary discussing near- and long-term trends in lung transplantation, including new criteria for donors, procedures, and novel therapies.

Future of Thoracic PET Scanning Jan 05, 2015

Geoffrey B. Johnson, MD, PhD, reviews the Ahead of the Curve Commentary in this month's issue which looks to the near-future clinical uses of thoracic PET scanning. He joins CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss improvements in the technology, highlighting better resolution, ability to identify trace amounts of imaging agents, and use in chemotherapy monitoring.

Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Anticoagulants and Cardiac Thromboses Jan 05, 2015

Bruce L. Davidson, MD, MPH, FCCP, joins CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to elaborate on his Commentary in this month's issue, outlining that direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulants are associated with cardiac thromboses and making the case that, except for rare instances, alternatives should be prescribed.

Robotic-Assisted vs Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Dec 01, 2014

Subroto Paul, MD, FCCP, and Malcolm M. DeCamp, MD, FCCP, take time to discuss the article by Dr. Paul and colleagues in the December 2014 issue of CHEST with Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP. Their study evaluated the effectiveness of robotic-assisted vs thoracoscopic lobectomy. Thus far, in the early days of its use, they found that robotic-assisted lobectomy is associated with more injury and bleeding at a higher cost. The participants discussed potential future directions for robotics in this area.

Components Needed for High Quality LDCT for Lung Cancer Nov 06, 2014

Two of the policy statement's authors, Peter J. Mazzone, MD, FCCP, and Gerard A. Silverstri, MD, FCCP, are interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to outline the nine components needed for high quality lung cancer screening programs as identified by speciality groups of CHEST and ATS. It is hoped that this statement will guide those who set up lung cancer screening programs and will help to clarify standards for reimbursement.

Long-term Outcomes For Patients With New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation During Sepsis Nov 03, 2014

Allan J. Walkey, MD, and editorialist Gregory Y. H. Lip, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the research by Dr. Walkey et al showing that patients who developed new-onset atrial fibrillation during sepsis were more likely than those who did not to be at greater risk for hospitalizations for heart failure, ischemic stroke, and death. They discuss the need for follow up for these patients.

Management of Cough: Development and Overview of New CHEST Guidelines Oct 06, 2014

Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP (CHEST Editor in Chief and Cough Guidelines Panel Chair) and Cough Expert Panel Member Tamara Pringsheim, MD, are interviewed by CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to introduce the latest updates to the CHEST Cough Guidelines. The introductory overview article is published in this month's issue and other cough topic updates will be published in upcoming issues of CHEST. The focus of this month's podcast is the development of the current guidelines. Drs. Irwin and Pringsheim emphasize the importance of evaluating research to make recommendations and the importance of bringing experts in all fields to the table. Dr. Pringsheim, in addition to being a guideline writing expert, was invited to join the panel because she is a neuroscientist specializing in movement disorders and could better help to evaluate evidence for habit cough.

Giants in Chest Medicine: Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick Sep 01, 2014

Professor Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick is interviewed by CHEST Associate Editor Peter J. Barnes, DM, Master FCCP, discussing her medical and research career, the problems facing women in medicine, her research into interstitial lung disease and asthma, and her time as the first female president of the Royal College of Physicians at a time of many changes to the UK National Health System. This interview can be also be viewed here.

Planning for Care During Pandemics and Disasters Aug 28, 2014

Michael D. Christian, MD, FCCP, Niranjan Kissoon, MBBS, and editorialist Christian E. Sandrock, MD, MPH, FCCP, join CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to talk about what is new in the just released collection of CHEST Consensus Statement articles on "Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters." This is the first comprehensive update to these statements since 2008 and provides suggestions for physicians, administrators, and others on the gamut of challenges that must be prepared for when events strain medical resources. Among the new and updated topics they discuss are pediatric patients, resource poor environments, special patient populations, and planning and implementation issues across regions and country boundaries. The special problems of collecting evidence-based data in these events are also discussed.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: New CHEST Guidelines and New CDC Surveillance Data Aug 05, 2014

Terence K. Trow, MD, FCCP (one of the authors for the new Pharmacologic Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) in Adults CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report); Mary G. George, MD (corresponding author of the new CDC pulmonary hypertension surveillance report); and editorialist Anna R. Hemnes, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP to review these important articles. The new CHEST PAH Guidelines distill the available evidence on new therapies and treatment. Among the points emphasized by Dr. Trow is the need to use more than echocardiograms in diagnosis; right-sided heart catheterization is also required. Dr. George reviews the data from the National Vital Statistics System and from the National Hospital Discharge Survey, noting that after a period of decline, the mortality associated with PH among men is beginning to rise; a rise among women also continues.

Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Rheumatoid Arthritis Jun 30, 2014

Tracy J. Doyle, MD, MPH, and Ivan O. Rosas, MD, FCCP, discuss the findings of their research, suggesting that subclinical rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease is prevalent and that a subset of patients will experience progression of lung disease over time. D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, podcast editor of CHEST interviews them and editorialist Gregory P. Cosgrove, MD, FCCP, to review the data, particularly at-risk patients.

Giants in Chest Medicine: Lawrence D. H. Wood, MD, PhD Jun 30, 2014

One of the founding greats of critical care medicine and a renowned teacher, Dr. Lawrence D. H. Wood, is interviewed by D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, podcast editor of CHEST on the highlights of his career.

Introducing a New, National Approach to Surveillance for Ventilator-Associated Events Jun 13, 2014

In this month's podcast, Shelley S. Magill, MD, PhD, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an introduction to the new three-tier, adult surveillance definition algorithm for ventilator-associated events (VAE) developed by the multi-organization Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Surveillance Definiition Working Group and implemented in January 2013 by the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network. The Executive Summary of the report appears in this month's issue and is being co-published with other Working Group society publisher journals. CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, moderates the discussion with Dr. Magill and editorialist Craig M. Lilly, MD, FCCP, to debate the merits of the new focus on VAE vs. VAP

Point/Counterpoint Discussion: Does the Risk of Cross-Infection Warrant the Exclusion of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis From Cystic Fibrosis Events? Jun 13, 2014

Manu Jain, MD, and Steven Shepherd, MPH and a long-time cystic fibrosis patient, join D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, for this discussion of the debate on the policy of allowing only one adult patient with cystic fibrosis to attend any indoor events. Dr. Jain argues that risks are great enough to make this policy a good one. Mr. Shepherd argues that the concept is based on outdated ideas, the risks are very small, and that adults should be able to make their own choices on the risks they want to take.

Modifying Criteria For Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome To Improve Its Predictive Value Jun 02, 2014

Simon J. Finney, PhD, MBChB, editiorialist Arthur P. Wheeler, MD, FCCP, and CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, discuss an article by Dr. Finney and others that reviews their research into modifying the traditional definition of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) following cardiac surgery. They found that they could improve the predictive value of SIRS criteria when the definition was adjusted to meeting three or more criteria or, most especially, fulfilling two or more of the criteria for at least six consecutive hours.

Reaction to the CMS Advisory Group Recommendation Not to Reimburse for Low-Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer May 16, 2014

This month, CHEST Podcast Editor D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, presents a special topic podcast on the recent vote of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) national coverage determination panel that there is not enough evidence to warrant Medicare coverage of low-dose CT screening for lung cancer. He is joined in conversation by Frank C. Detterbeck, MD, FCCP (Yale University), Scott Manaker, MD, PhD, FCCP (University of Pennyslvania), and David F. Yankelevitz, MD (Mount Sinai Hospital). They address some of the factors that went into the decision. Drs. Detterbeck, Manaker, and Yankelevitz also provide their interpretations of the important National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) and the results of studies from the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP), a multicenter clinical study in which patients were screened with CT using a common protocol.

Can the Interstitial Lung Disease-GAP Model Be Used to Accurately Predict Mortality in Chronic ILD Subtypes? Apr 01, 2014

Christopher J. Ryerson, MD, and editorialist Athol U. Wells, MD, join CHEST Podcast Editor, D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, FCCP, to discuss the study by Dr. Ryerson and others extending the use of the GAP risk prediction model (which is based on gender, age, and lung physiology) for chronic interstitial lung disease (ILD) to patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and non-IPF ILDs. They consider the utilty of applying a single clinical prediction model for accurate mortality estimation across multiple ILD subtypes and discuss the possibilities of staging.

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