Updates and Advances in 
Neonatal Neurological Care 
for the Practitioner:
Neonatal Hypoxia-Ischemic Brain Injury and Related Topics
September 22, 2010
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
Bethesda, Maryland
Jointly-presented by 
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center,
Children’s National Medical Center,
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
and Georgetown University Hospital

Description 
This one-day lecture will cover a variety of topics related to the advances in neonatal neurological care with an emphasis on issues pertinent to hypoxic-ischemia brain injury of the neonate. Internationally recognized experts will cover topics including updates on current and future use of hypothermia for treatment of neonatal hypoxia-ischemia (HI), the need for a regional team approach to the care of the neurologically injured newborn, plasticity of the developing brain, monitoring in the Neuro ICU, stem cell therapy and nutrition and the brain. Recent advances in neurologic care for newborns, such as the use of hypothermia for the treatment of neonatal HI have spurred the development of NeuroIntensive Care Nurseries within existing NICUs. Despite advances in treatment at the referral center, recognition and timely referral of infants with major neurologic issues, such as hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, is the key to providing optimal care to these newborns. Because community pediatricians and neonatal practitioners care for the vast majority of newborns, education in this area is vital.
Objectives:
After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to: 
•  Describe mechanisms, diagnosis and current treatment of neonatal encephalopathy. 
•  Identify the need for a regional team approach to infants with neurologic injury.
•  Recognize the impact of nutrition on the developing brain.
•  Recognize the potential of developmental plasticity following neonatal HI.
•  Follow advances in fetal brain monitoring and stem cell therapy as related to future developments in the care of the neurologically injured newborn.

Who Should Attend
This activity is intended for pediatricians, neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners.

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Children’s National Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children and Georgetown University Hospital. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Credit
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME. 
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Activity Website
http://www.hopkinscme.edu/CourseDetail.aspx/80023800

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Updates and Advances in Neonatal Neurological Care for the Practitioner
September 22, 2010
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