35th Annual Innovations in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Consensus, Controversy and the Cutting Edge

Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 7:00 AM - Friday, November 9, 2018, 5:00 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The increasing number of acutely ill and injured pediatric patients presenting to emergency departments and offices requires that emergency physicians, pediatric emergency physicians, pediatricians, family physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants be prepared to assess, diagnose and expertly treat a wide variety of pediatric emergencies. Diagnostic and therapeutic practices continue to evolve, and patient care recommendations and guidelines continue to improve. This course will feature state-of-the-art teaching formats, including evidence-based lectures and simulation in procedural skills, resuscitation and diagnostic reasoning.

1. Describe approach to the resuscitation of a child in cardiopulmonary arrest based on the most recent PALS guidelines
2. Discuss key aspects of pediatric sepsis and controversies around fluid resuscitation
3. Elaborate on areas of consensus and controversy in managing pediatric trauma
4. Describe newer indications and uses for point-of-care ultrasound in the pediatric emergency department
5. Demonstrate the proper techniques for evaluating common sports injuries

Physicians........................................................................................$750

Other Healthcare Professionals.................................................$650

Resident/Trainee..........................................................................$375

One-day ONLY...............................................................................$300

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (21.25 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (21.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (21.25 hours)

Rooms have been reserved at reduced rates at the Sheraton University City Hotel in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania’s bustling campus. The area features upscale shopping, dining and nightlife, and offers convenient access to Center City Philadelphia, Amtrak’s 30th Street Station, I-76 and the Philadelphia International Airport.

The special rate for a single or double occupancy room is $172 plus a 16.25 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own reservations by calling the hotel directly at 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of the conference when making your reservations. The special room rate will be available until Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. After that date, reservations will be accepted based on space and rate availability.