Obtaining a detailed obstetrical history is a critical component in decreasing the risk of recurrent preterm birth. This presentation will address a gap in understanding how best to prevent preterm birth, particularly in light of the recent publication of the PROLONG study results of 17-OHP supplementation.

The purpose of this educational activity is to enhance clinician knowledge in the ever-changing area of complications associated with Neonatology as well as promising new techniques and interventions for improving outcomes in this arena. Surfactant administration via LISA (Less Invasive Surfactant Administration) is becoming more widely used among Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) around the world, however further studies are needed to resolve uncertainties of this method. This presentation w...

Retinopathy of Prematurity is the leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide, but with appropriate treatment techniques, sight limiting outcomes can be largely avoided. Current standards for the treatment of ROP in the US and around the world are not standardized, leading to blindness continuing to occur. This presentation presents a model to safely treat and follow ROP infants, obviating blindness due to retinal pathology.

The purpose of this educational activity is to enhance clinician knowledge in the ever-changing area of complications associated with Neonatology as well as promising new techniques and interventions for improving outcomes in this arena. This presentation will address the evaluation and treatment of preterm neonates with suspected or proven early onset bacterial sepsis in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee of Fetus and Newborn (COFN) guidelines for “Management of ...

The purpose of this educational activity is to enhance clinician knowledge in the ever-changing area of complications associated with Neonatology as well as promising new techniques and interventions for improving outcomes in this arena. This presentation will address how to safely and effectively administer exogenous surfactant by aerosol to newborns with respiratory distress syndrome.

The purpose of this educational activity is to enhance clinician knowledge in the ever-changing area of complications associated with Neonatology as well as promising new techniques and interventions for improving outcomes in this arena. This presentation will address the management of neonates born at less than ( or equal to) 34 6/7 weeks’ gestation with suspected or proven early-onset bacterial sepsis including the use of serial serum C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels to determine if treatment w...

Cumulative evidence demonstrates probiotics given to preterm infants reduces necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), sepsis and mortality. This presentation will address the gap between the evidence regarding probiotic use and the current routine use of probiotics in NICUs to prevent NEC, sepsis and death.

The purpose of this educational activity is to enhance clinician knowledge in the ever-changing area of complications associated with Neonatology as well as promising new techniques and interventions for improving outcomes in this arena. This presentation will address the new evidence-based FDA guidance and label updates for drugs and devices used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as it is critical for clinicians to stay current regarding new drug and device development and drug label updates...

Currently, there is a lack of organized protocol for diagnosis and treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Clinicians need to know and understand the treatment options for ROP as well as the necessity of long term follow-up and the role of fluorescein angiography in the treatment of ROP.

Many clinicians have questions surrounding management of the infant with short bowel syndrome.  Key factors that determine the prognosis of infants with short bowel syndrome will be addressed as well as core strategies used to manage short bowel syndrome. Clinicians will appreciate the potential complications of short bowel syndrome and the indications for referral for intestinal transplantation.