You Are Personally Invited!

As the field of Neonatal/Perinatal medicine continues to evolve, and new data emerges from rigorous trials, we must keep a watchful eye to ensure that we are offering state-of-the-art care to our patients. In order to stay abreast of the latest developments in this dynamic field, it is our professional responsibility to continually evaluate, educate and update ourselves.

Celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of The Fetus & Newborn, this conference offers you the opportunity to step out of the fast-paced NICU environment for a look at the latest innovations in neonatal care. Each year, new issues engage our attention and become the focal points for this conference. Some of this year’s “hot buttons” are the new NRP guidelines, the use of iNO in premature infants, proteomics and metabolomics, and cerebral function monitoring. These topics will be thoroughly reviewed during the conference, in addition to the comprehensive coverage of many other aspects of Neonatal-Perinatal medicine.

Presented by a diverse faculty with broad expertise, hands-on experience and national reputations, this conference has something for everyone. Bring your questions and challenging cases . . . our expert speakers will give you answers and guidance.

Highlights of this year’s conference include:

• The popular Pharmacology Preconference which provides current information on the pharmacologic approaches to a variety of neonatal problems.
  


• State-of-the-art protocols for management of high-risk infants.



• New technologies and therapies for assessing fetal/neonatal well being.



• Active discussion of current issues, controversies and challenges, ranging from cardio-respiratory disorders and neurologic injury to medical-legal and ethical issues in the nursery.



• Practical strategies and evidence-based updates on a variety of topics to improve your clinical practice.



• Dynamic interactions with leaders in the care of high-risk infants and their families.



• Opportunities to network and build professional relationships with colleagues from across the country.



• Your choice of Concurrent Sessions, developed at an advanced level, which allows you to build a personal curriculum to meet your professional needs.



• A chance for nurse practitioners to earn pharmacology credit for gaining or renewing prescriptive authority, as well as physicians and pharmacists preparing for their board exams.



• The wonderful setting of Disney World, a playground for children and adults!

Join your colleagues for the educational experience that will improve your effectiveness as a neonatal professional and help you keep pace with new technologies and research findings that impact the care of the critically ill neonate. Take this opportunity to share professional successes and challenges as well as fine-tune your skills and knowledge. We look forward to seeing you in fun-filled Orlando!

Avroy A. Fanaroff, MD
Conference Co-Chair

Michael L. Segall, MD
Conference Co-Chair

Margaret L. Blair, BSN, RN
Vice President of HealthCare Programs
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