The purpose of this presentation is to provide participants with a thorough overview of pulmonary anatomy, physiology, and disease entities. Content will include basic anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary system along with chronic diseases of the lung including their causes and current treatments. This presentation is currently utilized as part of the speaker's unit's comprehensive orientation to the pulmonary system and bronchoscopy, and may be useful for attendees in developing orientation materials.

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We are pleased to present the abstracts from sgna's 36th annual course, SGNA: your gateway to opportunity. The diversity of these topics certainly reflects the richness and breadth of our specialty. in keeping with the tradition of the annual course, we hope the following abstracts will encourage discussions for improving nursing practice and patient care outcomes.