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, small group discussions, workshops, and simulation in procedural skills, resuscitation and diagnostic reasoning.

An application to include an MOC Part 2 Self-Assessment will be submitted for approval to the American Board of Pediatrics.

1. Describe approach to the resuscitation of a child in cardiopulmonary arrest based on the most recent PALS guidelines
2. Discuss key aspects of the controversies around fluid resuscitation in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis
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. Recognize patients with emerging infectious diseases presenting to the Emergency Department
6. Be able to implement new evidence about use of noninvasive ventilation for pediatric patients with bronchiolitis and other respiratory conditions

Physicians................................................…..$800

Early Bird Registration (by Aug. 15).............$725

Other Healthcare Professionals...................$675

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

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

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% 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 Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. After that date, reservations will be accepted based on space and rate availability.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.