Faculty introduction, disclosures

Introduction content: cursory refresher and review of neonatal RDS   Epidemiology  Pathophysiology (including targets of therapy): surfactant deficiency or inactivation, pulmonary edema, impaired gas exchange  Risk factors  Patient case(s)

Neonatal RDS treatment   Goals of care  Present pharmacotherapy, clinical trial findings, and guideline updates  Antenatal care, corticosteroids  Candidates and literature support by gestational age  Fetal and maternal side effects, long-term effects  Rescue therapy  Initial management, surfactant  Indications  Timing  Administration technique  Emerging evidence: therapies and administration techniques  Additional complications and their management, supportive care  Patient case(s)

Summary, conclusions, and best practice recap

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

• Recall the pathophysiology and healthcare burden of neonatal RDS.
• Discuss present and investigational therapies and administration strategies for the treatment of neonatal RDS.
• Formulate a plan of care for a neonate with RDS .

ACCME Activity #202470464

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Disclosure of Faculty: Rangasamy Ramanathan, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC, has received financial compensation for consulting and research from Chiesi USA and Chiesi Framaceutici (Italy).

Disclosures of Educational Planners: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, President of ScientiaCME, has no relevant financial disclosures.

Faculty WILL NOT discuss off-label uses.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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

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