5th Annual Phoenix Children's Current Perspectives in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Conference 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM, Phoenix Children's Conference Center, 2632 North 20th Street, Phoenix , AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.25 hours)

This event provides educational opportunities related to BPD, a chronic lung disease that follows ventilator and oxygen therapy for respiratory distress after preterm birth. Those infants who require ongoing invasive positive pressure support at 36 weeks postmenstrual age are classifi ed as having severe BPD.Strategies for the successful management of infants with severe BPD remain unclear and wide variations in practice exist both within and between centers. Controversies regarding many aspects of clinical care persist, including strategies of respiratory support; providing adequate respiratory support to allow optimal neurodevelopmental progress; assessments for reflux and aspiration; pharmacologic management of BPD; optimal status for discharge; and a host of other issues. Over the last several years with increasing experience and improved collaboration, the knowledge base for care of these infants has improved. This conference aims to share up to date information on best care practices for infants with BPD.

1. Identify symptoms of airway abnormalities and associated ventilator challenges and alter ventilator support based on this recognition
2. Screen for hemodynamic compromise in sBPD
3. Adjust ventilator support in infants with evolving sBPD to improve respiratory physiology.
4. Provide optimal respiratory support to provide opportunity for growth and neurodevelopmental activity and avoid decreases in support prior to infant stability
5. Provide expectant management to families of infants discharging on home ventilation and optimize care leading to discharge for safe and smooth transition to home
6. Deliver compassionate care directed toward actual parent and family concerns

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Phoenix Childrens. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be issued for requests received up to 7 days prior to the conference.
No refund will be provided once the conference begins.

The organization holding the activity reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, registration fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education 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 CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.