The Essential EBUS Bronchoscopist: Exploring the mediastinum with endobronchial ultrasound and EBUS-TBNA (The Essential Bronchoscopist)

This highly illustrated adult learning module contains thirty multiple-choice questions with a list of competency-oriented learning objectives, detailed answers and explanations, as well as a ten question post-test to help readers acquire knowledge pertaining to endobronchial ultrasound and ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration. These procedures have become state of practice in the diagnosis and management of patients with known or suspected lung cancer, and many other disorders affecting the lung, airways and mediastinum. Topics include ultrasound physics, mediastinal anatomy, techniques, indications and possible complications, case-based discussions and decision-making, ultrasound image acquisition and troubleshooting, pattern recognition, lung cancer staging, and lymph node sampling strategies. Links to the BronchOrg channel of instructional videos available on YouTube are also provided.