Thursday, May 22
 
2 pm Conference Registration
 
3 to 4 pm Sodium Bicarbonate: Basic Therapy or Basically Useless Therapy? Judy Aschner, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Reduce or eliminate the use of NaHCO3 in the NICU.
 
4 to 5 pm 'Killer NEC': New Face for an Old Name
Jatinder Bhatia, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Recognize differences in presentation and possible prevention strategies.
 
5 to 6 pm 12th Annual Jerry Elliott Memorial Lecture
The Role of Oxidant Injury in Preterm Infants

Jonathan Davis, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: More caution in administering oxygen that can contribute to oxidant injury..
 
6 to 6:30 pm Panel Discussion by Thursday’s Speakers
 
7 pm Welcome Reception and Dinner
 

Friday, May 23
 
7:30 to 9:30 a.m Coding Update 2008
Gilbert I. Martin, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Improved coding accuracy.
(Sponsored by AAP Perinatal Section District X)
 
9:30 to 9:45 am Break
 
9:45 to 10:30 am GERD or no GERD
Jatinder Bhatia, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Provide evidence and consensus for gastroesophageal reflux.
 
10:30 to 11:15 am Novel Therapies for NO-resistant Pulmonary Hypertension!
Judy Ashner, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: A more evidence-based approach to treatment of infants with pulmonary hypertension.
 
11:15 am to 12:30 pm Evolution of Surfactant Therapy in Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Jatinder Bhatia, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Recognize differences in surfactants and their outcomes.
 
12:30 to 1:00 pm Panel Discussion by Friday’s Speakers
 
1:15 pm (optional) Florida Society of Neonatologists Lecture, Luncheon and Business Meeting
 
  Afternoon Free • Dinner on Your Own
 

Saturday, May 24
 
7:30 to 8:15 am Neonatal Respiratory Transistion: More than Just the First Breath!
Lucky Jain, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Attention to physiologic events at birth to help with respiratory transition.
(Sponsored by AAP Perinatal Section District X)
 
8:15 to 9:00 am Trace Elements in Parenteral Nutrition: Trace Evidence for Our Parental Feeding Practices
Judy Aschner, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Improved monitoring and individualized approach to trace element supplementation in infants on parenteral nutrition.
 
9:00 to 9:15 am Break
 
9:15 to 9:45 am SAN Business Meeting
 
9:45 to 10:30 am Issues in Neonatal Resuscitation
Marilyn Escobedo, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Incorporate new evidence into practice 
 
10:30 to 11:15 pm The Role of Antenatal Infection on Neonatal Outcome
Jonathan Davis, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Pathologists will examine more placentas from complicated deliveries using conventional and molecular techniques.
 
11:15 to Noon Issues in Pain Management in the NICU
Marilyn Escobedo, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Understand the spinal needs of neonates in regard to pain.
 
Noon to 1:00 pm Panel Discussion by Saturday’s Speakers
 
  Afternoon Free
 
6 pm Reception
 
7 pm SAN Banquet
 

Sunday, May 20
 
7:30 to 8:30 am Review Guidelines for Perinatal Care Six: The Highlights
David H. Adamkin, M.D.
Gilbert I. Martin, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Recognize changes in Perinatal Care Six.
(Sponsored by AAP Perinatal Section District X)
 
8:30 to 9:15 am Novel Approaches to the Prevention and Treatment of Nosocomial Infections
Jonathan Davis, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: New approaches to preventing serious infection will be developed and tested.
 
9:15 to 9:30 am Break
 
9:30 to 10:15 am The Late Preterm Infant
Lucky Jain, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Special; attention paid to neonatal problems in the late preterm infant.
 
10:15 to 11:30 am The New Competencies
Marilyn Escobedo, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: How to approach the new requirements.
 
11:30 to 12:15 am Cesarean Delivery: Who Really Benefits from It?
Lucky Jain, M.D.
DESIRED OUTCOME: Recognize indications for cesarean delivery.
 
12:15 am Adjournment