Diagnosis and Management of Complex Esophageal and Airway Problems in Infants, Children and Adolescents

Friday, May 17, 2019, 7:15 AM - Saturday, May 18, 2019, 6:05 PM, Folkman Auditorium at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

On May 17, 2019, the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center at Boston Children’s Hospital will kick off its first continuing medical education (CME) course . Honored guests and national experts from Boston Children’s will present the latest concepts in the assessment, management and treatment of complex esophageal, airway and other complex associated conditions.  

This two-day course will address complex esophageal anomalies such as long-gap esophageal atresia, esophageal strictures, recurrent tracheoesophageal fistulas and caustic ingestions. Attendees will also learn about the newest treatment approaches for tracheomalacia, vascular rings and laryngeal clefts, as well as minimally invasive and robotic surgical procedures. 

The interactive learning format of the course will engage attendees through lectures, panel discussions, case presentations, and Q & A sessions. This program aims to demonstrate a systems approach to complex patient care. Attendees will enhance their ability to make a surgical diagnosis, improve their initial screening process and increase their knowledge of when to refer to a specialist. 

Join our live stream

Can't join us in person? No problem. A complimentary version of this course will be available via live stream. For more information, visit: cloud.info.childrenshospital.org/EATlivestream.  

Target Audience

• specialty physicians
• advanced practice nurses
• registered nurses
• physician assistants
  

Course Directors

• Russell W. Jennings, MD
• Michael A. Manfredi, MD
• Susannah Clark, MS, MPAS, PAC
• Dorothy Gallagher, RN, BSN, MM

About the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center

Boston Children’s Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center is dedicated to the care of infants, children and young adults with complex esophageal and airway problems. For our team, these very rare conditions are not rare at all. Our researchers and clinicians have published papers on a wide variety of subjects, including the surgical treatment of long-gap esophageal atresia and severe tracheomalacia, minimally invasive procedures for esophageal strictures and more. Since 2010, our clinicians have cared for more than 600 patients, making us the most experienced institution in the world when it comes to treating these complex conditions. Our goal is to help every child achieve a healthy esophagus and airway. 

1. Discuss the diagnosis and evaluation of esophageal atresia and associated conditions
2. Discuss management of long-gap esophageal atresia
3. Discuss the management of tracheoesophageal fistulas
4. Discuss the management of esophageal strictures and leaks
5. Discuss gastroesophageal reflux in the esophageal atresia population
6. Discuss esophageal motility
7. Discuss esophageal replacement
8. Discuss role of imaging for surgical preparation
9. Discuss medical and surgical management of tracheomalacia
10. Discuss tracheal stenosis
11. Discuss use of tracheal stents and splints
12. Discuss treatment of subglottic stenosis with airway splints
13. Discuss treatment of vascular rings
14. Discuss diagnosis of laryngeal clefts and laryngomalacia
15. Discuss diagnosis and treatment of Stage 3 and 4 laryngeal clefts

Registration Type	Early Bird Rate (by 4/1/19)	Regular Rate
Physician	$170/day	$200/day
Nurse	$85/day	$100/day
Pharmacist	$85/day	$100/day
Physician Assistant	$85/day	$100/day
Trainee/Student/families	$40/day	$50/day

Refund Policy

Registration by credit card can be made by clicking the register button above. Registration by check (draft on a United States bank): please make payable to Boston Children’s Hospital and contact the CME Department at cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu to discuss payment. Telephone or fax registration is not accepted. Registration with cash payment is not permitted. Upon receipt of your paid registration, an email confirmation from the Boston Children’s office will be sent to you. Be sure to include an email address that you check frequently. Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation, evaluation and certificate.

Fifty-percent (50%) refunds will be issued for all cancellations received prior to the start of the course. Refund requests must be received by postal mail, email or telephone. “No shows” are subject to the full course fee, and no refunds will be issued once the conference has started.

For questions or assistance with registration, please contact the CME department via email: cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu.

In support of improving patient care, Boston Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Nurse 
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 15 contact hours for nurses. Nurse should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants
Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclosure Policy

Boston Children's Hospital adheres to all ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies. It is Boston Children’s policy that those who have influenced the content of a CME activity (e.g. planners, faculty, authors, reviewers and others) disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial entities so that Boston Children's may identify and resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the activity. These disclosures will be provided in the activity materials along with disclosure of any commercial support received for the activity. Additionally, faculty members have been instructed to disclose any limitations of data and unlabeled or investigational uses of products during their presentations. 

CME - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (15.00 hours), Non-Physician (Attendance) (15.00 hours), CNE (Nursing) (15.00 hours), PA (Physician Assistant) (15.00 hours), NP: CME Credit (15.00 hours)