Free Webinar
The Hidden Risks of Life-Saving Ventilation
Thursday May 28, 2025 at 11AM PDT via ZOOM
Mechanical ventilation saves lives every day — but it can also cause serious harm. From the lungs to the brain and kidneys, prolonged or improper ventilation may lead to long-term complications or even organ failure.
In this FREE 1-hour webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Rohrs, an expert in respiratory therapy and TB Vets Professorship holder at Simon Fraser University, will reveal the latest research and life-saving innovations that aim to make ventilation safer for all.
You’ll learn:
How mechanical ventilation affects multiple organs
The hidden risks of standard ventilator use
Emerging technologies and strategies that protect the lungs, diaphragm, and kidneys
How artificial intelligence, biomarkers, and new ventilator modes are improving outcomes
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or simply curious, this webinar offers an accessible and eye-opening look into the future of critical care.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, May 28
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM Pacific Time
💻 Location: Online (Zoom – free registration required)
🎟️ Cost: Free
PRESENTER
Dr. Elizabeth Rohrs
Dr. Elizabeth Rohrs is an accomplished respiratory therapist, associate professor, and researcher dedicated to advancing respiratory care. Based at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, British Columbia, she holds the prestigious TB Vets Charitable Foundation Professorship in Respiratory Care. As the Academic Research Lead at the Advancing Innovation in Medicine (AIM) Research Institute at Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, Dr. Rohrs fosters clinical-academic partnerships to drive innovative solutions in critical care.
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