Suffer the Children: Neonatal & Pediatric Considerations in Disasters Live Broadcast
Course Objectives:
- Understand the unique vulnerabilities of neonates & children in disasters.
- Discuss physiological & developmental differences that increase risk during emergencies.
- Identify common respiratory & medical challenges in pediatric disaster response.
- Discuss the management of dehydration, hypothermia, & trauma in neonates & children.
- Review respiratory complications from smoke inhalation, chemical exposure, & infectious outbreaks.
- Discuss the management of dehydration, hypothermia, & trauma in neonates & children.
- Examine the role of healthcare providers in pediatric disaster response.
- Outline the responsibilities of respiratory therapists, pediatricians, & emergency responders.
- Highlight the importance of early airway management, oxygen therapy, & mechanical ventilation for critically ill children.
- Review disaster preparedness strategies for pediatric care.
- Discuss hospital surge capacity, neonatal & pediatric transport protocols, & triage strategies.
Description:
This broadcast is sponsored by Nonin Medical. For 38 years, Nonin Medical has designed and manufactured noninvasive patient monitoring devices for healthcare professionals and individual users. Nonin pulse oximeters, regional oximeters, capnographs, sensors and software deliver dependable performance, even in challenging environments. Their exclusive technologies are clinically proven to deliver consistent measurements for a broad range of patients and conditions. Their sponsorship is allowing you to take this course for only $5.
This is a live broadcast on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – not an on-demand course.
Showtime:
| 11:00 AM | Eastern |
| 10:00 AM | Central |
| 9:00 AM | Mountain |
| 8:00 AM | Pacific |
Platform: Zoom (opens 30 minutes before showtime)
Payment & Certificates: Handled on our website.
How to Register:
- Purchase the course (unless you have an annual CE subscription) by clicking the Purchase This Course button on this page.
- You can register for the Zoom meeting ahead of time by clicking here, or join the Zoom meeting starting 30 minutes prior to the times listed above by clicking here.
Evaluations & Certificates:
Complete the evaluation within 30 minutes after the class to receive a certificate. Certificates are instantly issued on the Account > Certificates menu after evaluation submission. We do not email certificates.
Find the Evaluation:
You can find the evaluation using any of the options below.
- Click Here
- The link is always posted in the Zoom chat at the end of class
- On the Real-Time Live Broadcast Schedule (Click Open Evaluation next to the course title)
- Scroll down this page to the Lessons section and click Start This Lesson