The PILOT™ Faculty Videos are a series of audio/video presentations developed as part of the educational tools comprising the PILOT™ Compendium. The Series’ intent is to show the PILOT™ user how leading experts and PILOT™ Steering Committee members would use the slides in their own presentations and use the supplemental educational materials in their own practices.     Video One IPF Overview With a Focus on Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis presented by Robert M. Strieter, MD David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Disclosure Statement Approximately 23 minutes Summary Points • The classification of various interstitial lung diseases, including IPF • Potential risk factors associated with IPF • Summarize the current histologic data regarding UIP/IPF and NSIP • Discuss the current theories of pathogenesis in IPF • Review the typical pathology findings in IPF   SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Each program of the PILOT™ Faculty Video Series is supported with a video clip synchronized to PowerPoint slides. You can choose to view the program in either the Windows Media or Real Player format to best match your system’s capabilities. To view the presentations with the synchronized slides, you will need to have Windows Media Player 7.0 and higher or RealOne Player and higher loaded on your computer. If you do not have this software, you can download the free players by clicking below. For Windows Media Player click here. For Real Player click here. While viewing, the presentation video/audio will play, and the slides will automatically advance. You can control the presentation with the Play/Pause buttons and also move ahead or back by using the available bookmarks. To quit the presentation, click on the “X” in the upper right hand corner of the player window. Additional recommended system requirements: – 400 MHz processor or better – 64 MB or more of RAM – 16-bit sound card and speakers – Screen resolution of 1024 X 768 or higher – Web browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher – Javascript must be turned on For technical questions, please contact info@PILOTforIPF.org     ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::       Video Two Early and Accurate Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis presented by Steven A. Sahn, MD Medical University of South Carolina Disclosure Statement Approximately 24 minutes Summary Points • Discuss the ATS/ERS major and minor criteria • Review typical pulmonary function findings in IPF patients • Review the steps involved in performing a 6-minute walk test • Discuss serologic tests useful for excluding other diseases • Highlight typical clinical, radiologic, and pathologic findings in IPF • List the preferred biopsy method and the appropriate biopsy technique • Summary of the IPF diagnosis algorithm       ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::       Video Three Latest Clinical Information and Future Treatment Options presented by Paul W. Noble, MD; Yale University School of Medicine Disclosure Statement Approximately 40 minutes Summary Points • Evaluate the current treatment options for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, including discussion of corticosteroid and immunosuppressant therapies • Discuss the latest interferon gamma-1b clinical trial information in IPF • Review the ongoing research evaluating new treatment options for IPF • Discuss nonpharmacologic management for IPF, including pulmonary rehabilitation, supplemental oxygen, and lung transplantation       ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::       Video Four Clinical Tools for the Primary Care Physician presented by Jeffrey A. Golden, MD University of California at San Francisco Disclosure Statement Approximately 32 minutes Summary Points • Review the PCP slides and provide recommendations on how these slides should be utilized • Review the patient education materials and discuss the importance of these resources       ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
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