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ForwardNICU APP Spring Pharmacology Conference for 2022
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physician, Physician Assistant, CRNA, all APPs.
Learning Objectives
12pm-1pm
Title: Resuscitation Medications & 8th Edition NRP Updates
Learning Objectives:
1. Review medications used in neonatal resuscitation
2. Provide updates to 8th edition NRP, specifically medications
1pm – 2pm:
Title: Pharmacokinetics of Surfactant
Learning Objectives:
1. Review pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of surfactant use in neonates
2. Discuss various methods of surfactant administration in neonates
2pm-3pm:
Title: Pharmacology and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Learning Objectives:
1. Review the pharmacology of medications used for sedation, analgesia, and paralysis
2. Apply pharmacology principles to patients undergoing prolonged intubation
3. Identify unintended consequences of prolonged sedation/analgesia and provide recommendations for management
3pm-4pm:
Title: End of Life Care/Supportive Care
Learning Objectives:
1. Review medications used in end of life care in neonates
2. Discuss supportive care and pharmacology
4pm-5pm:
Title: Clinical Consensus: BPD
Learning Objectives:
1. Review newly developed clinical consensus guidelines for medical management of BPD
2. Discuss pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications used to treat BPD
Additional Information
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APP Spring Pharmacology Conference May 4th, 2022
Conference Agenda
12pm-1pm:
Resuscitation Medications
Title: Resuscitation Medications & 8th Edition NRP Updates
Presenter: Nicole Dobson, M.D.
Division of Newborn Medicine
Learning Objectives:
1. Review medications used in neonatal resuscitation
2. Provide updates to 8th edition NRP, specifically medications
1pm – 2pm:
Surfactant
Title: Pharmacokinetics of Surfactant
Presenter: Brian King, M.D.
Division of Newborn Medicine
Learning Objectives:
1. Review pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of surfactant use in neonates
2. Discuss various methods of surfactant administration in neonates
2pm-3pm:
Pharmacology & BPD
Title: Pharmacology and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Presenters:
a. Jennifer Shenk, Pharmacist
a. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pharmacy
b. Christine Bishop, M.D.
a. Division of Newborn Medicine
Learning Objectives:
1. Review the pharmacology of medications used for sedation, analgesia, and paralysis
2. Apply pharmacology principles to patients undergoing prolonged intubation
3. Identify unintended consequences of prolonged sedation/analgesia and provide recommendations for management
3pm-4pm:
End of Life Care
Title: End of Life Care/Supportive Care
Presenters:
a. Katherine Ramey, CRNP
a. Division of Newborn Medicine
b. Christine Bishop, M.D.
a. Division of Newborn Medicine
Learning Objectives:
1. Review medications used in end of life care in neonates
2. Discuss supportive care and pharmacology
4pm-5pm:
Clinical Consensus: BPD
Title: Clinical Consensus: BPD
Presenters:
a. Jennifer Troutman, CRNP
a. Division of Newborn Medicine
b. James Kiger, M.D.
a. Division of Newborn Medicine
Learning Objectives:
1. Review newly developed clinical consensus guidelines for medical management of BPD
2. Discuss pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications used to treat BPD
Conference Adjournment: 5:00pm
Faculty Disclosure:
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.
Disclaimer Statement
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.0 contact hours.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 5.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 5.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 5.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 5.00 Attendance
To register or learn more, email mastroa2@upmc.edu
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by emailing mastroa2@upmc.edu.
For more information, contact Alexandra Mastro at mastroa2@upmc.edu. or 724-766-9481.