On September 24, 2024, Mihaela Visoiu, MD, and Sarah Whiteford, MSN, CRNA, from our department, along with Abeer A. Azzuqa, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Pediatrics, led a comprehensive webinar titled “Enhancing Pain and Sedation Management in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Strategies for Overcoming Challenges.”
The webinar delved into critical aspects of managing pain and sedation in neonates, offering valuable insights and strategies for overcoming common challenges in neonatal care.
To watch the recording and earn continuing medical education (CME) credits, please register online.
Learning Objectives:
- Investigate neonatal pain perceptions, the effects of untreated pain, and the significance of effective pain management.
- Examine common challenges in assessing pain and sedation in neonates and discuss emerging technologies in pain assessment.
- Explore difficulties in treating and sedating neonates.
- Review best practices for sedating and managing pain in neonates, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Parental Perspective: A parent shares her personal experiences and insights regarding her baby’s journey through pain and sedation management in the NICU.
This session is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers involved in neonatal care, offering practical solutions for improving outcomes in the NICU setting.
About CME for this webinar:
- In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
- The University of Pittsburgh designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hours.