Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Practical Approach to EM and UC Challenges

Title:	Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Practical Approach to EM and UC Challenges
Dates:	February 27, 2023 - March 2, 2023
Location:	Art Ovation
Daily Schedule:	7:30am-12:50pm EST
Course #:	SEMLA-3720230227
Type:	In-Person & Live Webinar

Agenda & Learning Objectives

1 Day

Approach to the Febrile Infant and Toddler (Seiden) Upon completion of this session, using published guidelines and evidence-based medicine, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Assess the risks of various management strategies of febrile infants less than 2 months of age.
Appraise recent data concerning the clinical approach to febrile young infants.
Appraise data concerning the diagnostic evaluation of febrile children 3-24 months of age.
Recognize the changing epidemiology of invasive bacterial infections secondary to widespread vaccination practices.

Head Injuries in the Pediatric Patient (Seiden) Upon completion of this session, using evidence-based medicine and guidelines from the 4th International Symposium on Concussion in Sport, the participants should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Describe the pathophysiology and, using evidence-based medicine, develop clinical strategies for the emergency treatment of severe head injury in childhood.
Apply an evidence-based medicine approach to decisions regarding obtaining a CT scan in children after minor head trauma.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions in pediatric patients.
Demonstrate use of currently recommended management approaches in children with concussion.

Acute Management of Childhood Asthma (Seiden) Upon completion of this session, using published practice guidelines and Cochrane EBM sources, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Determine the appropriate use of albuterol by metered-dose inhaler, intermittent nebulizer, and continuous nebulizer for children with moderate and severe asthma exacerbations.
Appropriately apply the evidence regarding levalbuterol as compared with albuterol in the treatment of childhood asthma.
Employ recent data and recommendations for the use of steroids, magnesium sulfate, terbutaline, and ipratropium bromide in the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations.
Recognize indications for inpatient hospitalization in children with acute asthma exacerbations.

Orthopedics Pediatric Potpourri (Belfer, R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Interpret radiographs that demonstrate Salter-Harris fractures in the pediatric patient.
Initially manage fractures of the upper extremity and recognize when to refer to an Orthopedic Surgeon.
Develop management plans for fractures; assess the need for urgent orthopedic consultation.

Pearls from the CHOP PEM Podcast Experts (Belfer, R.) Upon completion of this session, using published practice guidelines and Cochrane EBM sources, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, COMP}

Be familiar with the latest clinical and research advances in diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions: concussions, asthma, DKA, sepsis and more

2 Day

Life-Threatening Pediatric Infections (Belfer R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Conclude that as newer immunizations eradicate many serious infections, we are still faced with certain pathogens that can cause severe morbidity and mortality.
Recognize, diagnose and manage the following diseases: a. Toxic Shock Syndrome; b. Meningococcemia; c. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; d. Kawasaki Syndrome.
Develop an approach to the patient who presents with fever and a rash.

Non-Traumatic Surgical Abdominal Emergencies (Belfer R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Recognize pediatric abdominal processes that require surgical intervention.
Formulate and prepare initial emergency room management of specific abdominal surgical emergencies.

Pediatric Sepsis (Belfer R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{COMP, EMB, GL}

Describe the importance of early recognition, diagnosis and treatment of sepsis and septic shock in children, resulting in improved outcomes.
Outline protocols for IV fluid, IV antibiotic and IV vasoactive medications treatment for sepsis and septic shock.

Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Children (Seiden) Upon completion of this session, using evidence-based medicine and published guidelines, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Recognize injury mechanisms and clinical findings that are characteristic of solid organ injury and hollow viscus injury in children.
Integrate the role of various laboratory and radiologic tests in the diagnosis of solid organ injury and hollow viscus injury in children.
Develop and employ appropriate management strategies for children with significant intra-abdominal injuries.
Appraise recent data regarding the utility of focused abdominal sonography in trauma (FAST) in pediatric trauma.

Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis of Appendicitis in Childhood (Seiden) Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, COMP}

Review the pathophysiology of appendicitis.
Associate the pathophysiology of appendicitis with the signs and symptoms.
Analyze various diagnostic approaches to appendicitis in childhood
Criticize the care provided in several cases of appendicitis missed at the time of initial ED evaluation.

3 Day

Pediatric Poisonings (Seiden) Upon completion of this session, using AAP guidelines and evidence-based medicine, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Review data on pediatric poisonings including recent trends.
Employ appropriate gastrointestinal decontamination in a variety of pediatric ingestions.
Discuss management of several specific poisonings.

Dilemma of the Foreign Body - Aspirated or Ingested (Seiden) Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, COMP}

Distinguish the epidemiology and clinical presentation of aspirated versus ingested foreign bodies.
Analyze the rationale for radiographic evaluation of children with a history of foreign body ingestion.
Review the diagnostic approach and radiographic interpretation of children with aspirated foreign bodies.

Pediatric Seizures I. Status Epilepticus II. Febrile Seizures (Belfer, R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Demonstrate appropriate medications to treat pediatric status epilepticus.
Utilize the literature concerning epidemiology of febrile seizures in educating patients’ families.

Visual Diagnosis: You Make the Call (Belfer, R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

“Make the correct call” on slides representing interesting physical examination findings of pediatric patients.
Evaluate the visual presentation of over 25 different conditions to determine the DDx, lab, imaging and/or their respective treatments or referral as indicated. Some conditions to be covered include: a. Testicular Torsion b. Herpes Zoster c. Periorbital Cellulitis d. Mastoiditis e. Erythema Multiforme (Minor) f. Pre-Auricular Adenitis g. Lap-Belt Complex h. Hematuria

COVID in Pediatrics (Belfer, J.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, COMP, GL}

Describe the unique presentation of COVID disease in infants and children.
Diagnose the rare but life-threatening complications of COVID disease, specifically, multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children [MIS-C].

4 Day

Upper Airway Emergencies in the Pediatric Patient (Belfer, J.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Recommend medication therapy for selected upper airway emergencies.
Interpret the most recent evidence-based literature in the approach to the child with croup.
Distinguish and discriminate among the varied presentations of pediatric stridor.

The Septic Appearing Infant (Belfer, J.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Conclude that an infectious etiology is not the only cause of a “toxic” appearing child.
Differentiate neurologic, hematologic, toxin, and cardiac causes of the ill child.

Judicious Use of Antibiotics in the Outpatient Setting (Belfer, R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Identify antibiotic prescribing patterns, outcomes, and expenditures for common pediatric conditions.
Differentiate between common pediatric infections and those that require antibiotic treatment.
Develop a clinical approach to the diagnosis and therapy of sinusitis.

Pearls from 25 Years in the Pediatric ED (Belfer, R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{COMP, EBM, GL}

Understand the tremendous medical advances researchers have developed in treating Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Meningitis and Oncologic conditions in the pediatric patient.

Articles That Change the Way We Practice Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Belfer, R.) Upon completion of this session, using national Evidence Based Medicine sources including Cochrane Collaboration and published guidelines from sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the participant should be able to: ^{EBM, GL, COMP}

Analyze the latest Emergency Medicine literature to bring improved care to the bedside.

Accreditations

AMA
American Medical Seminars, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Venue

Art Ovation; 1255 N Palm Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236 United States + Google Map
Phone:: (941) 316-0808; View Venue Website

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Presented By

Joshua Belfer, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

Robert A. Belfer, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; and Director, Children’s Emergency Department, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at Virtua, Voorhees, NJ

Jeffrey A. Seiden, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at Virtua Voorhees and Medical Director of Pediatric Services, Virtua Health System, Voorhees, NJ

Things to Do

Immerse Yourself In Sarasota

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Sarasota offers a truly impressive blend of leisure, shopping, remarkable cuisine and popular attractions. As Florida’s cultural capital, you can’t go wrong with our museums, plays, symphony, or Sarasota’s very own opera house.

So sail into a breathtaking sunset, golf on lush green fairways, explore unspoiled fishing waters or just relax and sink your toes into the finest beach sands in the world.

If you’re not grabbing your sunblock already, keep reading about all that Sarasota has to offer.

Sarasota Beaches

With numerous beaches to choose from, the most notable being Siesta Key Beach with its quartz crystal, powdered sugar white sand. For those who prefer to go shelling, try out Lido Key or take a short drive to Venice Beach to hunt for fossilized shark’s teeth.

Area Attractions

From aquariums to a spring training baseball game and botanical gardens to airboat tours of gators in their natural habitat, there is something for everyone! Make sure you check out the events calendar for annual traditions including our very own Chalk Festival and the Siesta Key Master Sand Sculpture Contest.

Dining

Whether you prefer fine dining, beachfront or lighter fare, Sarasota has the highest concentration of Zagat® rated restaurants in Florida. Our award-winning dining overlooks world-class beaches, and stunning skylines, and fills downtown Sarasota. Many offer outdoor dining that can be enjoyed year-round!

Arts & Culture

The historical John and Mable Ringling Museum of Arts is the state art museum of Florida. These palatial grounds are home to a world-renowned collection of Rubens, the Circus Museum, Ca’d’Zan, Ringling’s Mansion, and Bayfront Gardens. You will also find the historic Asolo Theater on the premises. But that’s not all, Sarasota’s performing arts rival those of much larger cities.

Sports & Outdoor Activities

Voted as 2014’s Best Sport Friendly Vacations Destination by Sports Events Magazine, Sarasota and the surrounding area has over 25 golf courses, a world-class aquatics, and rowing facility, and one of the largest polo clubs in the country! Whether paddle boarding in the Sarasota Bay or running the Legacy Trail, you’re sure to find something that gets your heart racing!

Shopping

Whatever your shopping preferences are, Sarasota has something to suit your needs. Spend the afternoon in historical St. Armand’s Circle, visit the Ellenton Outlet Mall just 20 minutes North or enjoy our newest addition- the high-end shops of University Town Center (more than 100 stores).

Cancellation Policy

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Venue

Art Ovation; 1255 N Palm Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236 United States + Google Map
Phone:: (941) 316-0808; View Venue Website

Details

Start:: February 27, 2023 @ 7:30 am
End:: March 2, 2023 @ 12:50 pm
Cost:: $699.00 – $1,025.00
Event Categories:: Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Sarasota, FL, Webinar

Presented By

Joshua Belfer, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

Robert A. Belfer, M.D.

Jeffrey A. Seiden, M.D., F.A.A.P.

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On-Site Attendance-Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Practical Approach to EM and UC Challenges

February 27-March 2, 2023

$ 1,025.00

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Live Webinar- Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Practical Approach to EM and UC Challenges

Febraury 27-March 2, 2023

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