The Fetus & Newborn

THE FETUS & NEWBORN

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= Pharmacology Credit for Nurse Practitioners with Prescriptive Authority.
ACPE = Credit for Pharmacists. Concurrent Sessions provide 1.5 hours.

Thursday, October 23
7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration • Check-In • Exhibits
8:00	Hot Topics in Neonatology: What’s New? Avroy A. Fanaroff, MD (= .25 hr.)
8:45	Developments in Stem Cell Research: Neonatal Implications Evan Y. Snyder, MD, PhD, FAAP
9:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:15	Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn Robin H. Steinhorn, MD ( = .5 hr)
11:00	Manipulating Neonatal Blood Pressure and Management of Hypotension David J. Burchfield, MD (= .5 hr.)
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (= .5 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:45	Neuroplasticity and the Developing Neonatal Brain Mark S. Scher, MD
2:30	Neonatal Head and Total Body Cooling: State of the Art Neil N. Finer, MD, FRCPC
3:15	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
4:00	Quality Outcomes in the NICU: Reducing Infection Rates Through Collaboration and Innovation Paul S. Kurtin, MD
4:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:15	Adjourn ACPE #263-000-08-961-L04-P/7.0 hrs.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.	CONFERENCE RECEPTION Sponsored by: Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories


Friday, October 24 During each Concurrent Session, 6 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size. Choices are assigned in the order received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.
7:00 a.m.	Exhibits
8:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1
#11	Infection in the NICU: New CDC Definitions, Diagnostic Difficulties and Options for Improvement Beyond Catheter Care Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN ACPE #263-000-08-962-L04-P/1.5 hrs. ( = .25 hr.)
#12	Medical Legal Issues in Neonatal/Perinatal Care Jonathan M. Fanaroff, MD, JD ACPE #263-000-08-963-L04-P/1.5 hrs.
#13	On Again, Off Again: Pharmacologic Management of Neonatal Pain and Weaning Options David J. Burchfield, MD ACPE #263-000-08-964-L01-P/1.5 hrs. (= 1.5 hr.)
#14	Innovative Pharmacologic Approaches for the Newborn Lung Robin H. Steinhorn, MD ACPE #263-000-08-965-L04-P/1.5 hrs. (= 1.5 hr.)
#15	Prevention and Treatment of Brain Injury in the LBW Infant: IVH and PVLM Mark S. Scher, MD ACPE #263-000-08-966-L04-P/1.5 hrs. ( = .25 hr.)
#16	Hot Topics from the Neonatal-Perinatal Literature: 2006-2007 Avroy A. Fanaroff, MD ACPE #263-000-08-967-L04-P/1.5 hrs. ( = .25 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
10:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2
#21	Prevailing Ethical Issues in Neonatal Care: Viability Issues and Other Challenges Jonathan M. Fanaroff, MD, JD Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN ACPE #263-000-08-968-L04-P/1.5 hrs.
#22	Effective Skin Care Practices in the NICU Sandra Sundquist Beauman, MSN, RNC, CNS ACPE #263-000-08-969-L01-P/1.5 hrs. ( =.5 hr.)
#23	Perinatal Challenges & Dilemmas: Prenatal Screening and Prematurity Prevention Larry Cousins, MD ACPE #263-000-08-970-L04-P/1.5 hrs. ( = .25 hr.)
#24	Neonatal Emergencies and Other Surprises in the Delivery Room: Case Studies of Complex Situations Jose A. Honold, MD Michael L. Segall, MD Mandhir S. Suri, MD ACPE #263-000-08-971-L04-P/1.5 hrs. (= .5 hr.)
#25	Management of Glucose and Fluid & Electrolyte Disorders in the LBW Infant Richard A. Polin, MD ACPE #263-000-08-972-L01-P/1.5 hrs. ( = 1.0 hr.)
#26	The Term Infant with Respiratory Distress: Critical Evaluation of Treatment Options Gail R. Knight, MD Denise M. Suttner, MD ACPE #263-000-08-973-L04-P/1.5 hrs. (= .5 hr.)
11:30	Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3
#31	Newborn Screening: What’s New? Frank Louis Mannino, MD
#32	Care of the Very Low Birth Weight Infant Terri Schneider-Biehl, MN, RNC, NNP Mandhir S. Suri, MD ACPE #263-000-08-974-L04-P/1.5 hrs. ( = .25 hr.)
#33	Management of BPD and Strategies for the Prevention of Chronic Lung Disease Richard A. Polin, MD ACPE #263-000-08-975-L04-P/7.0 hrs. (= .5 hr.)
#34	Neonatal Resuscitation: Evidence-Based Practices Neil N. Finer, MD, FRCPC ACPE #263-000-08-976-L04-P/1.5 hrs. (= .5 hr.)
#35	Congenital Heart Disease: Diagnosis and New Therapies and Interventions John W. Moore, MD, PhD ACPE #263-000-08-977-L04-P/1.5 hrs. ( = .25 hr.)
#36	Discharge of the High Risk Neonate: Ensuring a Smooth Transition from NICU to Home Marva Evans, MD Brian P. Lane, MD ACPE #263-000-08-978-L04-P/7.0 hrs.
2:30	Refreshment Break • Exhibits
3:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4
#41	Infusion Therapy in the Neonate: Devices, Standards, Complications and Treatment Sandra Sundquist Beauman, MSN, RNC, CNS ACPE #263-000-08-979-L01-P/1.5 hrs. (= 1.0 hr.)
#42	Evaluation of the Dysmorphic Baby Marilyn C. Jones, MD
#43	Neonatal Ventilation: Strategies for Improving Outcomes Frank Louis Mannino, MD
#44	Necrotizing Entercolitis: Current Trends and Understanding Including Probiotics Jae H. Kim, MD, PhD ACPE #263-000-08-980-L04-P/1.5 hrs. (= .5 hr.)
#45	Heart Disease: Surgical Interventions and Outcomes in the Neonate John J. Lamberti, MD
#46	Neonatal Drug Exposure: Methamphetamine and More! David J. Golembeski, MD Phyllis Sabourin, MSW, LCSW ACPE #263-000-08-981-L01-P/1.5 hrs. ( = 1.5 hrs.)
4:30	Adjourn
5:00	San Diego Trolley Tour Please click here for more information.


Saturday, October 25
8:00 a.m.	The Late Preterm Infant: Unique Problems M. Jeffrey Maisels, MD
8:45	Controversies in Feeding the Low Birth Weight Infant Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN (= .25 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	Intrauterine Infections, Prematurity and Neonatal Sepsis: Strategies for Diagnosis and Prevention Richard A. Polin, MD ( = .5 hr.)
10:45	Update on Hyperbilirubinemia: What’s New? M. Jeffrey Maisels, MD ( = .25 hr.)
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel ( = .5 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Conference Summary and Evaluation
12:30	Adjourn ACPE #263-000-08-982-L04-P/4.0 hrs

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