Comprehensive Care of the Patient with a Tracheostomy: From Hospital to Home

Agenda

7:15 a.m.            Registration and breakfast

8 a.m.                 Introduction and Welcome Remarks
                           Jon Popler, M.D.

8:15 a.m.            The Care of Patients with Tracheostomies Who Have Neurologic Diseases
                           Sumit Verma, M.D.

9:15 a.m.            GI Issues in Patients with Tracheostomies
                           Christopher Fritzen, PA-C

10:15 a.m.         Break

10:30 a.m.         Simulation Program Use in Tracheostomy Patients
                          Heather Paschal

11:30 a.m.         Lunch (provided)

12 p.m.             Patients with Tracheostomies at CHOA: Overview of Current State and Future Directions
                         Caroline Ivie, PA-C

1 p.m.               Aerodigestive Care of the Patient with a Tracheostomy
                         Amy Painter, FNP-BC

2 p.m.               Home Care of the Patient with a Tracheostomy
                         Sandra Gonzalez

3 p.m.              Closing Remarks & Adjourn

This agenda is subject to change.