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NCT03704129
Diaphragm ultrasound non-invasively explores the diaphragm function and it can be useful in several clinical situations. Diaphragm ultrasound is able to evaluate the cranio-caudal displacement of the diaphragm and its thickening fraction at the end of inspiration, in relation to the end-expiratory value. While several studies have been conducted in the evaluation of educational programmes for echocardiography, to date data lack regarding this aspect in diaphragm ultrasonographic assessment. Based on the experience gained in some specialization schools in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, the investigators hypothesize that the participation in a two-hour course, including a theoretical part and a practical training, allows to acquire the appropriate theoretical and practical skills necessary to correctly perform the measurement of the diaphragm excursion and thickening fraction, compared to the theoretical lesson only, followed by a brief explanation by an expert tutor, on the practical use of the ultrasound. The investigators hypothesized that the association of the theoretical part and of the practical training is able to obtain: 1. Passing the theoretical test with at least 70% of the correct answers; 2. The correct identification of the areas where the probe is affixed; 3. The appropriate measure of Diaphragmatic thickening and displacement.
NCT03179826
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are frequent and disabling pathologies. The general practitioner is often at the front line vis-a-vis screening, diagnosis and treatment of these pathologies. There are currently many treatments available, in particular inhaled corticosteroids, and although the recommendations for management appear to be well codified in theory, the adaptation of drug therapy remains complex in general practice. The prescription of inhaled corticosteroids, often initiated during a general medicine consultation, is not simple. The aim of this study is to analyze the relevance of the prescription of inhaled corticosteroids in primary care and to identify the criteria necessary for the prescription of inhaled corticosteroids available in general practice. The main objective of our study is to evaluate the rate of consultations where all the elements required for guiding the prescription of an inhaled corticoid are available. The secondary objectives are: * Identify other factors associated with decision-making * Identify the causes of inhaled corticosteroid stopping (de-prescription)