Pediatric Pearls VIRTUAL- Urology & Kidney

Overview

This one-day symposium presented by the Divisions of Urology and Nephrology is designed for healthcare providers interesgted in discussing the latest recommendations for the management of common urologic and nephrologic conditions. For this installment, we present lectures on testicle and groin issues, hydrophrenosis, circumcision and buried penis, hypertension, UTI and reflux, acute kidney injury, common bladder issues and hematuria and proteinuria. 

THIS MEETING IS VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
To Register, please click on "Purchase Individual Topics" on the right-hand side of the screen.

DATE/TIME: Friday, November 6, 2020. 8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

URL and specific details on how to access this meeting will be provided once registration is received and approximately one week before the conference. if you plan to use a desktop to view this meeting, the ZOOM link will work. if you plan to use a mobile device such as an IPAD or MOBILE PHONE, you will need the ZOOM APP to proceed. 

Objectives

  • Describe the timepoints of gonadal descent and the postnatal management of undescended testes
  • Describe the possible diagnoses for acute scrotal pathology and how they differ in management
  • Recognize the key elements of and tips and tricks for performing a groin and scrotal exam
  • Review epidemiology and common etiologies of hydronephrosis
  • Review grading/classification systems of hydronephrosis
  • Review initial management of hydronephrosis, including when to use prophylaxis, when and what to image, and when to refer to urology
  • Describe common penile anatomic variants
  • Recognize suitability criteria for newborn circumcision
  • Identify common adverse circumcision outcomes and recognize when to refer to a urologist for management
  • Review diagnostic criteria of febrile UTI and appropriate methods of urine collection
  • Discuss indications for obtaining VCUG/CEVUS, patient experience as it relates to VCUG/CEVUS and grading system for VUR
  • Discuss natural history of VUR, the use of prophylaxis and indications for surgical treatment
  • Provide an opportunity to ask questions and present cases to experienced pediatric urologists
  • Foster relationships between pediatricians and pediatric urologists in order to identify unmet needs and discuss ongoing partnerships
  • Discuss changing epidemiology of Pediatric Hypertension
  • Identify incident hypertension, including white coat and masked hypertension, and initiate an evaluation for etiology
  • List the recommendations for blood pressure monitoring and referral for patients requiring further blood pressure management
  • Define acute kidney injury (AKI) and identify causes
  • Discuss the prevalence of AKI in hospitalized children and how it can affect their short and long term outcomes
  • Monitor patients with history of AKI for development of chronic kidney disease
  • Utilize urine analysis to appropriately screen children for nephro-urologic disororders
  • Utilize simple strategies for initiating effective voiding behavior modification and bowel management
  • Discuss when to refer and the resources available through the Lurie Children’s Bladder Function Improvement Training (BFIT) Program
  • Initiate a work up for hematuria and appropriately seek urology versus nephrology consultation
  • Differentiate between transient, orthostatic,nephrotic and non-nephrotic proteinuria and their differential diagnoses
  • Identify lower urinary tract dysfunction and its many manifestations including urinary incontinence/nocturnal enuresis, urinary frequency and recurrent UTIs

 

Agenda

8 - 8:15 a.m. Welcome by Division Heads Earl Cheng, MD & Priya Verghese, MD
8:15- 8:45 a.m. Testicle & Groin Issues Diana Bowen, MD & Derek Matoka, MD
8:45 - 8:55 a.m. Break  
8:55 - 9:25.a.m. Hydronephrosis Demystified David Chu, MD & Edward Gong, MD
9:25 - 9:35 a.m. Break  
9:35 - 10:05 a.m. Circumcision & Buried Penis Emilie Johnson, MD, MPH, Max Maizels, MD
10:05-10:20 a.m. Intermission/ Refuel!  
10:20-10:50 a.m. Hypertension in Primary Care Kavita Hodgkins, MD
10:50-11 a.m. Break  
11 - 11:30 a.m. Febrile UTI & Reflux Dennis Liu, MD, Catherine Seager, MD
11:30 - 11:35 a.m. Break  
11:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Acute Kidney Injury Dephine Nelson, MD
12:05 - 12:50 p.m. Lunch  
12:55-1:40 p.m. Breakout Options 1- participant picks one   
     Ask as Pediatric Urologist Earl Cheng, MD, Bruce Lindgren, MD, Elizabeth Yerkes, MD
     Urine Woes: Bladder Issues Kavtia Hodgkins, MD, Reumah Ravoori, MPH, PA-C, Lynn Freedman, APRN
     The 411 on Child with Proteinuria/Hematuria Priya Verghese, MD
1:40- 1:45 p.m. Break/Switch Breakout sessions  
1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Breakout Session 2- participant picks second session to attend
Same sessions/options repeat here		  
2:30 -2:45 p.m. Closing Remarks Earl Cheng, MD, Priya Verghese, MD

 

Credit & Accreditation Statements

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine logo  

Accreditation Statement: 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 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Disclosures

Lurie Children's CME Leadership & Staff:

Dr. Ravi Jhaveri, MD, Course Director; Claudia Cooper,CME Manager; FSM's CME Leadership & Staff: Clara J. Schroedl, CME Medical Director; Sheryl Corey, CME Manager;  Senior Program Coordinator, Allison McCollum; Administrative Assistant, Rhea Alexis Banks have nothing to disclose.

Speakers / Course Directors:

Earl Cheng, MD is the only faculty member who is disclosing that he is an Investor in MD Metrix and Initial Stock Investor in Xeris Pharmaceuticals.

All other faculty members/speakers and committeee members have nothing to disclosue including:

Diana Bowen, MD

David Chu, MD

Lynn Freedman, APRN

Edward Gong, MD

Kavita Hodgkins, MD

Emilie Johndon, MD, MPH

Bruce Lindgren, MD

Dennis Liu, MD

Max Maizels, MD

Derek Matoka, MD

Delphine Nelson, MD

Reumah Ravoori, Pa-C, MPH

Catherine Seager, MD

Priya Verghese, MD

Elizabeth Yekes, MD

Course Information
Course Date:
November 06, 2020
Course Location:
This meeting is virtual via Zoom. Participants will be sent information on how to access the course approximately one week in advance of the conference.
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Friday November 6, 2020
COURSE REGISTRATION: Pediatric Pearls Urology & Kidney

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BREAKOUT SESSION 1: Pediatric Pearls (Nov) 2020 - 12:55 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Pediatric Pearls (Nov) 2020 - 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Refunds/Cancellations
Individual topic purchase: Selected
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (physician)
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 4.50
Approved for 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (non-physician)
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™: 4.50
Approved for 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM