Pediatric infectious diseases an evidence based approach

April 22, 2008

TIMING May 26-30, 2008 (8:00am-12:15pm)

Location: Hyatt Sarasota, Florida

Price: $625.00 - $775.00

MEMBER
by Stephen C. Eppes, M.D., F.A.A.P. - Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director of Infectious Diseases, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE and Michael J. Muszynski, M.D., F.A.A.P. - Assistant Dean and Professor of Clinical Sciences, Florida State University College of Medicine; Staff Physician, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:
The overall objective is to provide the participant with practical and clinically relevant information. Upon completion of this CME activity, the physician or healthcare provider should be able to describe the current approach to formulating differential diagnoses, diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive management of the various disciplines presented.

NEEDS STATEMENT:
There is a need to maintain and improve the clinical diagnostic and therapeutic skills of the Primary Care Practitioner in the field of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. The need for review and updates in issues of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is very important in this age of antibiotic resistance, rapidly emerging disease, vaccines, and frequently changing therapeutic regimens. This CME activity addresses these timely and practical issues and how they impact the Practitioners and patients of the Primary Care practice.

Day 1 Pediatric Immunization Update. Antibiotic Update. Serious Infections of the Head and Neck. The Child with “Too Many” Infections.

Day 2 The Age of MRSA. Cases from the Files of a Pediatric ID Consultant. Lymphadenopathy in Children: Diagnostic Approach. Kawasaki Disease.

Day 3 Acute Otitis Media: Of Pathogens and Patients. Clinical Approach to Congenital Infections. Evaluation and Management of the Febrile Infant. Pediatric Lower Respiratory Infection.

Day 4 Virus X: Ubiquitous, Uncanny, Understandable. Tick-Borne Infections: Hot Spots and Bullseyes. Urinary Tract Infections. Infectious Diseases Walking Through Your Office Door.

Day 5 Pediatric Meningitis Revisited. Cat Scratch Disease: Old and New. Chief Complaint: Fever and Rash. The Top Ten Pediatric Infectious Diseases Articles of the Year.