14 ACPE Credits
6 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs
14.0 Contact Hours
Course Fees
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Topics in Cardiology and Pediatric Intensive Care
7-Night Greek Isles Cruise Conference
Round-trip Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
August 04 - 11, 2019
Round-trip Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
August 04 - 11, 2019
14 ACPE Credits
6 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs
14.0 Contact Hours
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
The course will provide an overview of important pathologies seen commonly in the PICU. It will empower the learners to gain skills that will allow them to recognize critical illness early in children and to intervene in clinical scenarios commonly encountered. The learner will be able to recognize sepsis early and intervene appropriately.
The learner will gain a basic understanding of asthma and how to treat it. The learner will gain tools to treat DKA effectively. Additionally, the breath and depth of the field of pediatric critical care will be explored. Controversial topics such as brain death, vaccinations, and ethics will be covered and explored. Lastly, the topic of congenital heart disease and repair will be covered.
Pediatric Intensive Care:
The learner will gain a basic understanding of asthma and how to treat it. The learner will gain tools to treat DKA effectively. Additionally, the breath and depth of the field of pediatric critical care will be explored. Controversial topics such as brain death, vaccinations, and ethics will be covered and explored. Lastly, the topic of congenital heart disease and repair will be covered.
Pediatric Intensive Care:
- Congenital Cardiac Malformations and Repair
- Discuss the anatomy and repair of common congenital heart lesions
- Pathophysiology and Treatment of Sepsis
- List the current treatment goals for sepsis to be delivered in the early hours of therapy.
- Vaccine-preventable Illnesses and their ICU Manifestations
- Describe the clinical manifestations of several vaccine-preventable illnesses.
- Severe Asthma Management: From Home to the PICU
- List the most important treatments for severe asthma.
- Death by Neurological Criteria: Diagnosis and Management
- Describe the criteria for the clinical diagnosis of brain death
- Ethical Issues in the PICU
- Discuss relevant ethical issues commonly encountered in the PICU
- Endocrine Emergencies in the ICU: Case Studies in DKA, Thyroid Storm and Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Discuss the appropriate management of endocrine emergencies in the PICU.
- Evaluation of Chest Pain and the Cardiac History
- Accurately assess and diagnose life-threatening causes of acute chest pain.
- Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Compare and select appropriate antiplatelet therapy for patients with acute coronary syndrome, with a focus on the appropriate duration of therapy.
- New Anticoagulants for Atrial Fib: Where Do They Fit In?
- There are now four new oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation. There is often confusion regarding appropriate patient selection.
- ECG ST Changes for Myocardial Ischemia/Injury
- Accurately diagnose cardiac and non-cardiac problems based on the ECG.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Assess which patients would be potential candidates for transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery.
- What is New in the Hypertension Guidelines?
- Understand the current blood pressure guidelines for the general population, the elderly, those with kidney disease, and those with heart failure.
- What is New in the Hyperlipidemia Guidelines?
- Assess atherosclerosis risk based on lipid profile.
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty
Andrew D. Michaels, MD, MAS, FACC, FAHA
Interventional Cardiologist
Brighton, MI
Associate Professor of Cardiology
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meridian, Idaho
Dr. Michaels completed his undergraduate degree in History & Science at Harvard University. He then completed his medical degree, internship, cardiology fellowship, and interventional cardiology fellowship at University of California-San Francisco (UCSF). He then worked 6 years as Co-Director of the UCSF Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, followed by 4 years as the University of Utah Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. After spending the next 12 years as a full-time interventional cardiologist in community practice, he has transitioned to part-time locums tenens as an interventional cardiologist based in Michigan.
Dania Rumbak, MD
Attending Physician, Halifax Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics
Florida State University School of Medicine
Dania Rumbak is a pediatrician, pediatric intensivist and healthcare entrepreneur. She received her BA from the University of Florida and her MD from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and is Board-Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.
She is currently an Attending Physician in Pediatric Urgent Care at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida and serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Florida State University School of Medicine. She has previously worked at Columbia University Medical Center, New York University Medical Center, and the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, where she received all her medical training (residency and fellowship.) She has published multiple works in medical journals. She was also co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of a healthcare startup called Baby Doctor. She lives in Ormond Beach, Florida with her husband and two children.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Cruise Itinerary
| DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 04 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
- | 5:00 pm |
| Mon Aug 05 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Tue Aug 06 | Santorini, Greece |
1:00 am | 10:00 pm |
| Wed Aug 07 | Mykonos, Greece |
8:00 am | 7:00 pm |
| Thu Aug 08 | Athens (Piraeus), Greece |
6:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Fri Aug 09 | Olympia (Katakolon), Greece |
9:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Sat Aug 10 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Sun Aug 11 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy |
5:00 am | - |
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy - Rome, Italy’s capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Forum and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, has St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Santorini, Greece - Here on the island of Santorini, you'll find a classic Greek seascape‐whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo.
Mykonos, Greece - For pure Mediterranean pizzazz, Mykonos can't be beat. Designer boutiques and beautifully bronzed Greek gods and goddesses lie on Mykonos' beaches. And Mykonos' famous five white churches look down on it all in oblivious serenity.
Athens (Piraeus), Greece - As the capital of Greece and one of Europe’s most bustling cities, Athens is powered by 5,000 years of history. At night, the city of Athens glows from afar, light reflecting off the ancient ruins. Today travelers flock from around the world to experience its history while on cruises from Athens. After all, the art, theatre, architecture, and philosophy of Athens had ripple effects through the fabric of entire civilizations.
Olympia (Katakolon), Greece - Experience ancient history and modern charm in Katakolon, a vibrant cruise port on the Greek coast. From here, you can catch a glimpse of Olympia, the birthplace of the original Olympic games and a shrine to the ancient Greek gods. Cruise to Greece and walk through the Olympia complex to get a historical tour of architectural styles, from the classical ruins to the red-tiled roofs of the traditional homes. Then, stroll through the Katakolon's lively center to discover unique local galleries and shops, and grab a seat at an oceanfront taverna with a glass of white wine and a dish of locally caught calamari.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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