WR 4th Annual Conference in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, CDH Auditorium


This activity will advance the knowledge of providers caring for pediatric patients in acute care situations. Presenters will speak on the topics of evidence -based clinical practice guidelines for antibiotic use in children, the American Academy of Pediatrics' new recommendations for management of fever in infants <60 days of age, trauma Injury assessment in children, common and uncommon rashes, and updates and changes in practice in pneumonia in children.

1. Implement evidence -based clinical practice guidelines for antibiotic use in children treated for urinary tract infections and skin and soft tissue infections.
2. Discuss the evidence behind the American Academy of Pediatrics' new recommendations for management of infants under 60 days of age who present with fever.
3. Demonstrate steps in the assessment and management of pediatric trauma.
4. Differentiate benign, self-limiting rashes, from those that are more concerning or life-threatening.
5. Identify the clinical characteristics, explain the etiology, interpret diagnostic testing, and plan the management of children with both complicated and uncomplicated pneumonia

Registration deadline is April 16. You may register by phone at 630.933.4576. TTY: 711. Or Online: https://northwesternmedicine.nm.org/pem/  
A link to join the conference will be sent to registered participants 5-7 days prior to the event.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.25 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (4.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.25 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine - adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022