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Title: Respiratory Care of the Newborn: A Practical Approach, 24th Annual Course 
Brochure: Download Conference Brochure (PDF) 
Course Director(s):
Jen-Tien Wung, M.D., F.C.C.M. & Rakesh Sahni, M.D.
 
Specialty: Pediatrics 
Dates: 10/11/2014 - 10/12/2014 
Location: Hammer Health Sciences Building
701 West 168th Street, Room 401
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY 10032 
Course Number: Pediatrics PM 20 
Description & Objectives: The use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as the initial mode of respiratory support in critically ill very low birth weight infants is associated with a lower incidence of chronic lung disease. Evidence also supports the role of nasal CPAP in facilitating weaning from mechanical ventilation and reducing lung injury. However, nasal CPAP success rates are widely variable and may be attributable to how well it is utilized. With recent renewed interest in bubble nasal CPAP, it is essential to evaluate strategies for success that may depend on the using correct CPAP devices, attention to detail and caregiver experience. This unique program will share successful bubble nasal CPAP experience at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York, Columbia University Medical Center and discuss rationale, practical aspects and strategies for replicating success with bubble CPAP use. These management protocols have been practiced successfully for forty years and have been shown to reduce chronic lung disease without increasing morbidity and mortality.

This two-day course will cover virtually all aspects of neonatal respiratory care, including kinder, gentler mechanical ventilation, patient-triggered ventilation, high frequency ventilation, NAVA, non-invasive modes of respiratory support, surfactant therapy, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, and the use of laryngeal mask airway. Participants will become familiar with the application and pitfalls of bubble nasal prong CPAP therapy and ventilatory strategies in infants with respiratory distress. We will also address the airway care from nursing perspective, clinical care of patients with RDS, PPHN, pulmonary hypertension in infants with BPD, and surgical diagnoses (CDH, TEF, CCAM, NEC, ECMO, etc.) and the complications associated with mechanical ventilation and their management. Innovations in non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring during neonatal care and Pearls in Neonatology will also be discussed. The conference will include didactic presentations as well as hands-on workshops, NICU tours, videos, and Q & A sessions. An extensive syllabus will be provided in electronic format. At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to recognize the rationale for using bubble nasal CPAP, familiarize with practical aspects of effective bubble CPAP use, and identify strategies for replicating and evaluating success with bubble nasal CPAP and other respiratory care practices at their own institutions.

This conference is intended for the entire neonatal critical care team: physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, physician assistants, and other allied health professionals practicing in the neonatal intensive care arena interested in improving respiratory care outcomes in neonates. Attendance by complete physician-nurse-respiratory therapist teams is strongly recommended and encouraged. As hands-on sessions are a significant part of this program the number of participants is limited and therefore, early registration is strongly advised. 
Accreditation: The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 13.9 contact hours pending.
New York Presbyterian Hospital School of Continuing Education for Nurses is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

As a provider of continuing education for nurses we are required to disclose to you that none of the planners or faculty presenting this program is biased in anyway by a relationship with companies outside this institution. If any arise, an announcement will be made at the beginning of this program. Commercial support is anticipated for this educational activity.

Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 13.92 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100, Irving TX 75063 Course # 142575000. 
Travel Info: Complimentary bus service will be provided between the conference center and the hotels listed above for each day of the program. Please check the box on the registration form to reserve space for this service. 
Parking: Parking is available at the Columbia University Medical Center parking lot, located on the southwest corner of Fort Washington Avenue and West 165th Street. 
Hotel Accommodations: Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the properties below. These special room rates are available to the course attendees from October 10 - 13, 2014. Please note, all rates quoted are subject to state and local taxes. Other rates and conditions may apply, please check with the individual properties for details. Reservations must be made directly with the property of your choice. To receive the room rates quoted remember to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University group. Space at the properties will be held until the cut-off dates listed or until the room blocks have been exhausted, whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.

The Lucerne
201 West 79th Street
New York, New York 10024
Group # 174200

(800) 492-8122
(212) 875-1000
Cut-Off: September 10, 2014
Rate: $300/night

Doubletree by Hilton
2117 Route 4 Eastbound
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Group#E21

(201) 461-9000
Cut-Off: September 19, 2014
Rate: $149/night 
Americans with Disabilities Act: The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Any participant with special needs must submit a written request to our office at least one month prior to the course date. 
 


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Tuition Fees:
 
 Early Bird
(Before September 12)

Late
(On or Before September 12)

Physicians $350 $400
Fellows & Residents
in training		   $200*   $250*
Other Health
Professionals		 $300 $350
Team of 3 or More,
Per Person		    $275**    $300**
   


* with letter from Program Director certifying status
** Consists of a neonatal team of Physician, Nurse and Respiratory Therapist. To be eligible for discount fee, the entire team must register at the same time and each member must submit a separate registration form.

The tuition fee includes the plenary presentations, workshop sessions, daily continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and an electronic course syllabus. Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of the registration form.

Refund of registration fee, less a $25 administrative charge, will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by October 2, 2014. No refunds can be made thereafter.

 
Tuition Cost Breakdown
Price Description
$400.00 Physicians (On or After September 12)
$350.00 Other Health Professionals (On or after September 12)
$350.00 Physicians (Before September 12)
$300.00 Other Health Professionals (Before September 12)
$300.00 Team of 3 or More, Per Person (On or after September 12)
$275.00 Team of 3 or More, Per Person (Before September 12)
$250.00 Fellows & Residents in training (On or after September 12)
$200.00 Fellows & Residents in training (Before September 12)
$0.00 Guest
      
        
 
 
   
 
   
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