1st Annual New Insights into Neonatal Transition Symposium
Symposium - Edmonton, Canada
The transition from fetal to newborn life at birth represents a major physiological challenge for newborn infants. The infant must aerate its lungs so that pulmonary gas exchange can commence and the infant’s cardiovascular system must undergo major structural changes to transform it into the adult phenotype. However, approximately 10% of newborn infants, particularly those that are born very preterm, are unable to make this transition without considerable assistance. The first minutes of life are a valuable window for intervention and new approaches to provide a more gentle transition are being studied.
The tools used during newborn resuscitation are generally rudimentary, and until recently monitoring was based on clinical examination alone. There is increasing evidence that an appropriate, monitored environment should be provided immediately after birth.
Recognizing this, the Div. of Neonatology, Dept. of Pediatrics, Univ. of Alberta would like to invite you to the inaugural hands-on interactive New Insights into Neonatal Transition Symposium, from which we hope both experienced and novice users will benefit. We have prepared a program of lectures, hands-on workshops and interactive discussions.
Organization: Neonatal Research Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital
(Courtesy of Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Canada, via wikimapia.org)
Wed, May 07, 2014 - Wed, May 07, 2014
Robbins Learning Center Theater, Louis Hole Hospital For Women’s
10240 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
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