Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome – PediaCast CME 042

Show Notes / Continuing Medical Education Information

DESCRIPTION
Dr Kris Reber visits the studio as we explore neonatal abstinence syndrome. An increasing number of babies are born to mothers with opioid-use disorder, which results in drug withdrawal. We cover the pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, management and long-term outcomes of affected infants. We hope you can join us!

INSTRUCTIONS TO OBTAIN CATEGORY 1 CME / CE CREDIT

  1. Read this information page.
  2. Listen to the podcast.
  3. Complete the post test at Nationwide Children’s Cloud CME.

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TOPIC
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

PRESENTERS
Dr Mike Patrick
PediaCast and PediaCast CME
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dr Kris Reber
Neonatologist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

LINKS
Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (UpToDate)
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (Helping Hand)
Physicians Care Connection – Step One for a Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnant and need a doctor? Call: 614-721-0009

PURPOSE
This online activity will identify and explore issues related to the practice of pediatric medicine in primary care and subspecialty settings.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Primary care physicians, pediatric subspecialists, and other health care professionals who provide care for pediatric patients should participate in this activity.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Define neonatal abstinence syndrome and describe the scope of this condition.
  2. Recognize the infant presenting with signs of substance withdrawal and confirm the diagnosis.
  3. Develop a management plan for the infant with neonatal abstinence syndrome, including medication and non-pharmaceutical interventions.
  4. Provide anticipatory guidance regarding home-care, follow-up and expected outcomes to the caregivers of affected infants.

 

DISCLOSURES
No one in a position to control content has any relationships with commercial interests.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
Nationwide Children’s has not received any commercial support for this activity.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE
1 Hour

DATE OF ORIGINAL RELEASE
February 27, 2019

EXPIRATION DATE
February 27, 2022

CME CREDIT AND PROVIDER INFORMATION
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The ACCME requires CME providers to maintain records of attendance for 6 years after participation.
Currently, there is no fee to obtain Category 1 CME Credit from this activity.

Please contact the Nationwide Children’s CME Office with any questions:
Email: CMEOffice@nationwidechildrens.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Education Department, CME Office
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
614-355-0650

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