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Memorial Day Weekend 2012
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Join us for our 2012 Conference
May 24 to 27, 2012
Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa
400 S. Collier Blvd.
Marco Island, Florida
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| Course Objectives |
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Thursday, May 24
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- Discuss the physiologic consequences of prematurity on the accrual of critical long chain fatty acids and review potential nutritional strategies to optimize fatty acid delivery. (Martin, C.)
- Outline the appropriate work-up for calculating platelet mass before ordering platelet transfusions. (Christensen)
- To assimilate evidence, legal, and moral implications when deciding on resuscitation for periviable infants. (Caplan)
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Friday, May 25
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- Counsel all women following a preterm birth about possible prevention strategies in subsequent pregnancy. (Riley)
- Describe and have an understanding of the biologic basis of nitric oxide in lung development. (Martin, R.)
- Appreciate the impact of probiotics on the prevention of neonatal NEC. (Caplan)
- Outline the potential consequences of intermittent hypoxic episodes. (Martin, R.)
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Saturday, May 26
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- Define the biologic basis and rationale for therapy for GER. (Martin, R.)
- Determine the need for neonatal evaluation for newborns exposed to maternal GBS colonization. (Riley)
- Explain the importance in developing a model for reducing transfusions. (Christensen)
- Discuss the impact of medical practices on postnatal gut development in the extremely premature infant. (Martin, C)
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Sunday, May 27
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- Describe the complex interactions between fetal growth, programming and adult disease. (Moya)
- Present recent key studies that might influence neonatal care. (Caplan)
- Monitor blood pressure and cardiac output. (Fanaroff)
- Identify the limitations of CMV testing in low-risk pregnancies. (Riley)
- Translate knowledge regarding the statistical associations between RBC NICU transfusion and IVH and NEC transfusion. (Christensen)
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