Setting the stage Prevalence of neonatal RDS Risk factors and relationship with gestational age (review of neonatal lung development) Clinical features of disease Differential diagnoses

Treating neonatal RDS Imaging of neonatal RDS Prenatal prevention of RDS: Corticoteroids, delaying labor, referring to a specialist Pharmacotherapy: Corticosteroids, surfactant replacement therapy Review: Role of endogenous surfactant Emerging research Respiratory support: CPAP, intubation Differing schools of thought: Inhaled nitric oxide, caffeine, high-flow nasal cannula Case studies: Prevention, diagnosis, and management

By the end of the session the participant will be able to:

• Identify the pathophysiology, clinical features, and strategies for diagnosis of neonatal RDS.
• Review current and emerging options for the management of neonatal RDS.
• Develop pre- and postnatal treatment plans for the prevention and management of neonatal RDS.

ACCME Activity #201861268

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Faculty Disclosures:

Jack H. Sills, MD, Clinical Professor Pediatrics, University of California, Invine, CA has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

Peer reviewer disclosure:

Rangasamy Ramanathan, MD, discloses that he has received research grant support and consulting honoraria from Cheisi.

Jae Kim, MD, discloses that they have received consulting honoraria from Medela, Nutricia, and Fujifilm; and have stock ownership in Astarte Medical and Nicolette.

Disclosures of Educational Planners: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, CEO of
ScientiaCME, has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Chiesi.

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