Child Neurology (CACN) Day: Pediatric Neurocritical Care

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Co-Chair(s)

Helly Goez
Hugh McMillan

Speaker(s)

Audience:

Child Neurologist, Neurosurgeon, Neurophysiologist, Resident, Fellow, Nurses with interest in topic

Learning Level:

Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Case studies, Lecture/plenary method

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Scholar, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Professional

Description:

Child Neurology Day will focus on Neurocritical Care. The day will be divided into session on several sub-specialties within Child Neurology with an attempt to cover as many as possible.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the typical and hallmark features of common disorders within Child Neurology throughout the various ages and areas where research is needed to improve care/outcomes
Describe the best diagnostic approach for evaluating and discerning the various causes of Neurological Disease in Children and the limitations of diagnostic tools to inform on pathogenesis
Determine the best therapeutic approach and counselling for conditions within Child Neurology in the context of new scientific developments
upon completion participants will be familiar with current practices related to neurocritical care

Presentations:

8:00 AM – 8:10 AM EST

Welcome and Introduction
Co-Chair: Helly Goez
Co-Chair: Hugh McMillan
8:10 AM – 8:40 AM EST

Presentation #1 Neurocritical care – epidemiology & results of “PRINCE study” with focus on Canada
Speaker: Jeanne Teitelbaum
8:40 AM – 9:15 AM EST

Presentation #2 Managing status epilepticus – what does the evidence show?
Speaker: Nicholas Abend
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Presentation #3 Innovative approaches to seizure detection in the critical care unit
Speaker: Cecil D. Hahn
9:45 AM – 9:55 AM EST

Anderman Award – Introduction
Co-Chair: Helly Goez
Co-Chair: Hugh McMillan
9:55 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Presentation #4 Brain health in neonates with congenital heart disease
Speaker: Steven Miller