Description: This presentation will cover the initial management of pediatric traumas in the emergency department, with a focus on medication selection, administration, and other important safety information in this unique population. General pediatric emergency department considerations, as well as an overview of major traumas by body systems will be covered to increase knowledge and improve care, especially among emergency departments that do not routinely treat children.

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Speaker:  Esther Banker, PharmD - PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center  

Objectives: ​​

  • Assess patient specific factors that impact selection and administration of medications in pediatric traumas 
  • Recognize appropriate pharmacologic interventions in pediatric traumas  
  • Develop a pharmacologic treatment plan for a pediatric trauma patient  
 
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals
 
Disclosure:​ The speaker, Esther Banker, has disclosed that she owns stock of BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics and Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. The other planners have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for Esther Banker have been mitigated.
Session date: 
12/23/2024 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm CST
Location: 
VC IMMC Ron Hoiberg & Virtual via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
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