Neonatal Pharmacology

Apr 19, 2018 ‐ Apr 21, 2018

The 2018 Neonatal Pharmacology online conference offers cutting edge and best practices information from leading clinicians and researchers in neonatology focusing on an interdisciplinary team approach between NICU physicians, nurses and pharmacists in order to address challenges encountered in the pharmacologic management of neonates, with clinical pearls that can be applied in your clinical setting. The Peconference features Hot Topics in Neonatal Nutrition, focusing on nutritional support of premature and critically ill neonates, with a focus on vitamin supplementation, TPN management in the current shortage, breast milk fortification, and best practices for nutrition at discharge.  You will learn from these experts how to integrate best practices into your unit for a broad range of neonatal drugs, as well as managing care in the light of drug shortages. A faculty of experts in neonatal pharmacology who will challenge you with emerging evidence, problem-solve clinical issues, and provide new insights for day-to-day practice.

Rethinking the PDA (Rx = .75 hr.)

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Rethinking the PDA (Rx = .75 hr.)

Apr 20, 2018 10:00am ‐ Apr 20, 2018 10:45am

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: FRI1000

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Meta Keywords: PDA,Nurse CE,CME,CEU

Meta Description: Rethinking the PDA Nurse CEU

Meta Title: Rethinking the PDA

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify risks of PDA
• Identify management strategies of PDA
• Identify optimal trial design for PDA

Speaker(s):

• Matthew M. Laughon, MD, MPH

Indications/Treatment Regimens for Caffeine in Premature Infants (Rx = .75 hr.) +Q&D (Rx = .5 hr.)

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Indications/Treatment Regimens for Caffeine in Premature Infants (Rx = .75 hr.) +Q&D (Rx = .5 hr.)

Apr 20, 2018 10:45am ‐ Apr 20, 2018 12:00pm

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: FRI1045

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Meta Description: Treatment Regimens Caffeine Premature Infants

Meta Keywords: Treatment Regimens,Caffeine, Premature Infant

Meta Title: Indications Caffeine in Premature Infants

Credits: None available.

Speaker(s):

• Lawrence Rhein, MD

Steroids for Prevention or Management of BPD (Rx = .75 hr.)

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Steroids for Prevention or Management of BPD (Rx = .75 hr.)

Apr 20, 2018 1:15pm ‐ Apr 20, 2018 2:00pm

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: FRI115

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Meta Title: Steroids Prevention or Management BPD

Meta Description: Steroids Prevention BPD Nurse CEU

Meta Keywords: Steroids,BPD,Nurse CE,CME,CEU

Credits: None available.

Speaker(s):

• Lawrence Rhein, MD

Diuretics and Other Medications for BPD (Rx = .75 hr.)

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Diuretics and Other Medications for BPD (Rx = .75 hr.)

Apr 20, 2018 2:00pm ‐ Apr 20, 2018 2:45pm

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: FRI200

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Meta Keywords: Diuretics,BPD,Nurse CE,CEU,CME

Meta Title: Diuretics and Other Medications for BPD

Meta Description: Diuretics and Other Medications for BPD

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the variability in use of diuretics in the neonatal population.
• Identify known side effects of furosemide and other diuretics in premature infants.
• Evaluate the available evidence for the efficacy of other medications used to prevent and treat BPD

Speaker(s):

• Wesley Jackson, MD, Senior Fellow • Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University of North Carolina

Pharmacologic Management of Pulmonary Hypertension in BPD (Rx = .75 hr.)

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Pharmacologic Management of Pulmonary Hypertension in BPD (Rx = .75 hr.)

Apr 20, 2018 3:00pm ‐ Apr 20, 2018 3:45pm

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: FRI300

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Meta Description: Pharmacologic Manage Pulmonary Hypertension B

Meta Keywords: Pharmacology,Pulmonary Hypertension,BPD,Nurse

Meta Title: Pharmacologic Pulmonary Hypertension BPD

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate supportive therapy in infants with pulmonary hypertension secondary to bronchopulmonary dysplasia, including diuretic and corticosteroid therapy
• Describe available therapies for a pulmonary hypertensive crisis in an infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, including inhaled nitric oxide and milrinone
• Design an algorithm for chronic pulmonary vasodilation in a neonate with pulmonary hypertension secondary to bronchopulmonary dysplasia, including sildenafil, bosentan, and inhaled prostanoids

Speaker(s):

• Christopher McPherson, PharmD

Management of Pulmonary Hypertension in Infants with BPD (Rx = .75 hr.)

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Management of Pulmonary Hypertension in Infants with BPD (Rx = .75 hr.)

Apr 20, 2018 3:45pm ‐ Apr 20, 2018 5:00pm

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: FRI345

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Meta Keywords: Pulmonary Hypertension,NICU,BPD,Nurse CE

Meta Description: Pulmonary Hypertension Infants with BPD

Meta Title: Management Pulmonary Hypertension Infants wit

Credits: None available.

Speaker(s):

• Lawrence Rhein, MD

Dealing with Vaccine Hesitancy in the NICU (Rx = 1 hr.)

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Dealing with Vaccine Hesitancy in the NICU (Rx = 1 hr.)

Apr 21, 2018 8:00am ‐ Apr 21, 2018 9:00am

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: SAT800

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Meta Keywords: Vaccine,Hesitancy,NICU,Nurse CEU,CME

Meta Description: Vaccine Hesitancy NICU CEU

Meta Title: Dealing with Vaccine Hesitancy in NICU

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• To understand details about the concern that vaccines cause chronic diseases
  
• To understand how the media responds to those concerns
  
• To understand how scientists and doctors respond to those concerns
  

Speaker(s):

• Paul Offit, MD

Updated AAP Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations (Rx = .5 hr.)

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Updated AAP Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations (Rx = .5 hr.)

Apr 21, 2018 9:00am ‐ Apr 21, 2018 9:30am

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: SAT900

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Meta Description: AAP Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations

Meta Title: AAP Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations

Meta Keywords: AAP,Hepatitis B,Nurse CEU,CME,Vaccine

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the long-term health risks of perinatal Hepatitis B infection
• Understand the role of Hepatitis B vaccine in preventing perinatal Hepatitis B infection
  
• Know the recommended schedule for newborn Hepatitis B vaccine by maternal status and gestational age at birth
  

Speaker(s):

• Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania

Early-Onset Sepsis and Antimicrobial Stewardship in the NICU (Rx = .75 hr.)

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Early-Onset Sepsis and Antimicrobial Stewardship in the NICU (Rx = .75 hr.)

Apr 21, 2018 10:00am ‐ Apr 21, 2018 10:45am

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: SAT1000

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Meta Description: Sepsis Antimicrobial Stewardship NICU CEU

Meta Title: Sepsis and Antimicrobial Stewardship in the N

Meta Keywords: Sepsis,Antimicrobial,NICU,Nurse CEU

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the current epidemiology of neonatal early-onset sepsis
  
• Describe risk factors for neonatal early-onset sepsis among term and preterm infants
  
• Understand the potential advantages of risk stratification in the management of newborn early-onset sepsis
  

Speaker(s):

• Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania

Current Antibiotic Dosing in the NICU (Rx = .75 hr.) & Q&D (Rx = .5 hr.)

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Current Antibiotic Dosing in the NICU (Rx = .75 hr.) & Q&D (Rx = .5 hr.)

Apr 21, 2018 10:45am ‐ Apr 21, 2018 12:00pm

Expiration Date: May 21, 2021

Identification: SAT1045

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Meta Description: Current Antibiotic Dosing NICU Nurse CEU

Meta Title: Current Antibiotic Dosing in the NICU

Meta Keywords: Antibiotic,NICU,Pharmacology,Dosing,CE,Nurse

Credits: None available.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key microorganisms causing infection in the NICU
  
• List 2 of the most commonly used antibiotics in the NICU
  
• Describe dosing for select antibiotics in the NICU
  

Speaker(s):

• Michael Cohen-Wolkowiez, MD, PhD