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International pediatric Cardiac nursing symposium
Program

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006

Pre-conference

 

7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration and check-in

8-8:10 a.m.

Welcome

Kelly D. Wallin, R.N., M.S.

8:10-11:30 a.m.

Pediatric Heart Disease: Pathology Lab
Debra L. Kearny, M.D.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lunch (provided for pre-conference participants only)

Exhibits

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006

Main symposium

1-1:10 p.m.

Welcome

Susan Distefano, R.N., M.S.N., C.N.A.A., B.C.

1:10-1:45 p.m.

Which surgical approach?
Inside the mind of a congenital heart surgeon

Charles D. Fraser Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.

1:45-2:20 p.m.

Cardiopulmonary bypass: Minimizing harm, maximizing outcomes

Dean B. Andropoulos, M.D.

2:20-2:55 p.m.

New frontiers in adult congenital heart disease

Philip Moons, R.N.

2:55-3:10 p.m.

Questions and discussion

Drs. Charles Fraser and Dean Andropolous and Philip Moons, R.N.

3:10-3:40 p.m.

Refreshments

Exhibits

3:40-4:20 p.m.

Robotics in pediatric cardiac surgery

Patricia A. Galvin, R.N., C.N.O.R.

4:20-5 p.m.

Latest trends and issues in pediatric cardiac resuscitation

Steven Neish, M.D.

5-6:30 p.m.

Tour of Texas Children's Hospital

Please note: Capacity is limited; please indicate your interest in participating when you register. Tour is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

7-9 p.m.

Welcome reception

All symposium participants are invited to attend.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2006

7-8 a.m.

Registration and check-in

8-8:10 a.m.

Welcome

Susan MacDonald, R.N., B.S.N.

8:10-8:45 a.m.

Cardiomyopathy in children

Jeffrey A. Towbin, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.C.

8:45-9:20 a.m.

Update on critical care management of pediatric heart failure

David Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.

9:20-10 a.m.

The Virginia H. McFarland Lecture Series:

Coordinating outpatient care to optimize outcomes in pediatric heart failure

Hans Coolen, R.N.

10-10:15 a.m.

Questions and discussion

Drs. Jeffrey Towbin and David Nelson and Hans Coolen, R.N.

10:15-10:45 a.m.

Refreshments

Exhibits  

10:45 a.m.-noon

Concurrent mini-symposia A (choose one)

Caring for the child with heart failure

Pharmacologic management of heart failure

Brady Moffett, Pharm D

Viral myocarditis: Origins, incidence and outcomes

Julie Kuzin, R.N., C.P.N.P.

Acute heart failure case studies

Constance C. Cephus, R.N.C., N.N.P., C.P.N.P.

Interventional cardiac catheterization

Update on hybrid procedures

New Interventional therapies

Frank Ing, M.D.

Interventional electrophysiologic procedures

Naomi J. Kertesz, M.D.

Coordinating care during a disaster: A panel discussion on the Katrina experience

Susie Distefano, R.N., MS, C.N.A.A. (moderator)

Douglas Moodie, M.D., M.S.

Connie Eastlee, R.N., M.S., C.M.T.E.

Strategies for optimizing pediatric cardiac programs

Challenges of a pediatric cardiac program in Mexico

Alexis Palacios-Macedo, M.D.

A unique approach to managing patient flow in a pediatric cardiac center

Marcie Wieder, R.N.

Linda Zieman, R.N.

What works in training pediatric cardiac nurses

Laurie Fineman, R.N., M.S.N.

Noon-1 p.m.

Lunch (provided for symposium participants and faculty)

Exhibits

1-2:45 p.m.

Concurrent mini-symposia B (choose one)

What is happening to your patient inside the OR?

Features a “wet lab” with a cardiopulmonary bypass machine and ventricular assist devices

Mary Claire McGarry, C.C.P.

W. Richard Owens, C.C.P.

Consuelo Ortiz, R.N.

Diagnostic imaging 101

Chest radiograph interpretations

Stuart Hall, M.D.

Understanding angiograms

David Gebo, R.N.

Echocardiogram essentials

Wanda Miller-Hance, M.D.

Advanced cardiac assessment for the bedside nurse

The physical exam

Heart murmur lab

Carolyn Altman, M.D.

Intracardiac lines: What are they telling you?

Vivian Dimas, M.D.

Surgical care issues

Surgical wound care

Shannon McCord, R.N., P.NP., W.O.C.N.

Blood products: What to give, when and why

Karen Corlett, R.N.

Surgical emergencies in the ICU

Carmen H. Watrin, R.N., M.S.N.

2:45-3:15 p.m.

Refreshments

Exhibits  

3:15-5 p.m.

Concurrent mini-symposia C (choose one)

What is happening to your patient inside the OR?

Mary Claire McGarry, C.C.P.

W. Richard Owens, C.C.P.

Consuelo Ortiz, R.N.

Diagnostic imaging 101

Chest radiograph interpretations

Stuart Hall, M.D.

Understanding angiograms

David Gebo, R.N.

Echocardiogram essentials

Wanda Miller-Hance, M.D.

Advanced cardiac assessment for the bedside nurse

The physical exam

Heart murmur lab

Carolyn Altman, M.D.

Intracardiac lines: What are they telling you?

Vivian Dimas, M.D.

Surgical care issues

Surgical wound care

Shannon McCord, R.N., P.N.P., W.O.C.N.

Blood products: What to give, when and why

Karen Corlett, R.N.

Surgical emergencies in the ICU

Carmen H. Watrin, R.N., M.S.N.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006

8-8:10 a.m.

Welcome back

Beth Sadowski, R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N.P.

8:10-8:45 a.m.

Poster presentations: Award winners

Beth Sadowski, R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N.P.

8:45-10 a.m.

Special seminar I: Ethical dilemmas in neonatal cardiac care

Video and case presentation

Connie Cephus, R.N., N.N.P., C.P.N.P.

Audience weigh-in via automated-response system

International panel discussion:

Barbara Montagnino, M.S., R.N., C.N.S. (moderator)

Connie Cephus, R.N., N.N.P., C.P.N.P.

Hans Coolen, R.N.

Ps. Almudena March

10-10:15 a.m.

Refreshments

Exhibits  

10:15-11:45 a.m.

Special seminar II: Dilemmas facing the adult with congenital heart disease

Pregnancy in the adult congenital heart patient

Sue Fernandes, PA-C, M.P.H.

The patient's perspective

Amy Verstappen

Audience weigh-in via automated response system

International panel discussion:

Wayne Franklin, M.D.

Sue Fernandes, PA-C, M.P.H.

Amy Verstappen

Hans Coolen, R.N.

Ps. Almuden March

11:45 a.m.-
12:30 p.m.

Tradition versus evidence: How are you practicing?

Kathy Carberry, R.N., B.S.N.

Antonio Mott, M.D.

Jeffrey S. Heinle, M.D.

12:30-12:45 p.m.

Closing remarks

Evaluations

Gay Matthews, R.N., C.C.R.N.


Questions

E-mail or call 832-826-5722 for more information.

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