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Course Title |
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Hospitalizations in Infants and the Results of the Anderson et al., (SENTINEL1) Study, 2014-2015 |
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Faculty |
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John P. DeVincenzo, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Professor of Molecular Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry
Instructor, Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine
University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences.
Clinical Director: Methodist/Le Bonheur Hospitals Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Clinical Director: Methodist/Le Bonheur Hospitals Clinical Virology Laboratory
Memphis, TN, USA
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Program Overview |
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This program summarizes recent RSV hospitalization (RSVH) trends in US high-risk infants and identified potential factors which may have contributed to the results. Data was recently published from an ongoing, observational study that characterized RSV-confirmed hospitalizations among preterm infants 29-35 weeks’ gestation who did not receive prophylaxis for RSV disease during the 2014-2015 RSV season. Laboratory-confirmed RSV hospitalizations were identified in 709 infants. Community-acquired RSVH was identified in 702 of the 709 laboratory-confirmed RSV hospitalizations. 212 were enrolled for in-depth RSVH characterization: 89 infants were 29-32 wGA, 81 infants were 33-34wGA, and 42 infants were 35wGA. Infants < 6 months of age amounted for 78% of RSV hospitalizations observed, 87% of ICU admissions, and 92% of those requiring mechanical ventilation. Based on these data, the investigators concluded that earlier gestational age and younger chronological age were associated with a high risk of RSV-confirmed ICU admissions and need for mechanical ventilation. |
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Target Audience |
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This program is for non US based neonatologists and other non-US health care professional that care for pre-term infants. |
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Learning Objectives |
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At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
· Identify risk factors which increase the risk of severe RSV disease
· Restate key findings from the Sentinel1 study
· Discuss the role of gestational age on risk of RSV-confirmed ICU admission |
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Format |
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Streaming Online Video |
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Commercial Support |
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This unaccredited activity is supported by AbbVie. |
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Credit Designation Statement(s) |
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No credits of any type are currently available for this lecture. This program should only be viewed by non US Healthcare Practitioners. |
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Faculty Disclosure |
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Dr. John P. DeVincenzo disclosed the following relevant financial relationship – Paid Consultant for AbbVie. |
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Additional Resources
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Presentation Slides |
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Technical Requirement |
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A computer with broadband internet access with cookies enabled, sound card and speakers are required. A modern HTML5 capable browser or the Flash plug-in from Adobe. Adobe PDF Reader is necessary to print your CME certificate. This browser plug-in is free and available from the Adobe web site. |
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Fee Statement |
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This webcast is FREE to all participants. |
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