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Accreditation Statement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 13.9 contact hours pending.
New York Presbyterian Hospital School of Continuing Education for Nurses is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

As a provider of continuing education for nurses we are required to disclose to you that none of the planners or faculty presenting this program is biased in anyway by a relationship with companies outside this institution. If any arise, an announcement will be made at the beginning of this program.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by NJSNA, New York Presbyterian Hospital, or ANCC of any commercial products or services.

Respiratory Therapists:

This program has been approved for 13.50 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100, Irving TX 75063 Course # 140703000.

The use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as the initial mode of respiratory support in critically ill very low birth weight infants is associated with a lower incidence of chronic lung disease. Evidence also supports the role of nasal CPAP in facilitating weaning from mechanical ventilation and reducing lung injury. However, nasal CPAP success rates are widely variable and may be attributable to how well it is utilized. With recent renewed interest in bubble nasal CPAP, it is essential to evaluate strategies for success that may depend on the using correct CPAP devices, attention to detail and caregiver experience. This unique program will share successful bubble nasal CPAP experience at the Children’s Hospital of New York, Columbia University Medical Center and discuss rationale, practical aspects and strategies for replicating success with bubble CPAP use. These management protocols have been practiced successfully for more than thirty five years and have been shown to reduce chronic lung disease without increasing morbidity and mortality.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the properties below. These special room rates are available to the course attendees from October 18 - 21, 2013. Please note, all rates quoted are subject to state and local taxes. Other rates and conditions may apply, please check with the individual properties for details. Reservations must be made directly with the property of your choice. To receive the room rates quoted remember to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University group. Space at the properties will be held until the cut-off dates listed or until the room blocks have been exhausted, whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.

Submission Info

Contact: Center for Continuing Medical Education , Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

Phone: 212-305-3334

Fax: 212-305-5740

Email: cme@columbia.edu