Day 2: Tracks on Demand

Hindsight · Insight · Foresight:
A 360-degree Vision of Excellent Pediatric Care

Day 2: Tracks on Demand

Hindsight · Insight · Foresight:
A 360-degree Vision of Excellent Pediatric Care

TRACKS OVERVIEW

DAY 2 | May 15, 2023

TRACK 1 | NUTRITION PEARLS: GUIDELINES TO HEALTHY EATING

DAY 2 | May 15, 2023

Objective:

This track will provide an overview of the nutritional status of children specifically affected by the pandemic. It will likewise give an up-to-date, scientifically sound nutrition guidance for children and adolescents. It will help the pediatrician navigate and guide patients for optimal nutrition.

Moderator

Marissa P. Mallonga, MD

1.1 Nutrition in the Midst of the Pandemic: FNRI Situationer

Objectives:

  • Discuss the current situation of malnutrition in the country
  • Discuss policies and proposed strategies to address the problem of malnutrition
  • Discuss food security, coping mechanisms and nutrition services availed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaker

Mario V. Capanzana, PhD

1.2 That Perfect Recipe for the Under 5

Objectives:

  • Discuss the principles of basic nutrition
  • Discuss best practices on achieving a well-balanced diet

Speaker

Grace R. Battad, MD

1.3 Mind over Food: The Psychology of Feeding and Eating

Objectives:

  • Discuss the role of parental food habits and feeding strategies that determine a child’s eating behavior and food preferences
  • Enumerate the effects of nutrition on mood and behavior

Speaker

Annelyn Fatima M. Lopez, MD

1.4 The Appeal of Junk Food vs. Healthy Alternatives

Objectives:

  • Discuss the role of JUNC (Junkfoods, Ultraprocessed foods, Nutritionally inappropriate foods, Caffeinated/colored/carbonated foods/beverages, sugar sweet beverages) on obesity
  • Discuss the appeal of junk foods and how to provide healthy alternatives done at home

Speaker

Jossie M. Rogacion, MD

1.5 Emergence and Persistence of Long Term Effects of Early Child Nutrition

Objectives:

  • Discuss the birth outcomes of low birth weight and SGA and early life stunting to adult body composition and blood pressure
  • Compare outcomes measured at age 21 and 35 to address persistence or worsening of effects

Speaker

Prof. Linda S. Adair, PhD

TRACK 2 | THE GOLDEN PERIOD IN PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES

DAY 2 | May 15, 2023​

Objective:

Pediatric emergencies are one of the leading concerns. This session will help the pediatrician understand how to address pediatric emergencies specifically neonatal emergencies, submersion injuries and burns.

Protection against sports injury can be realized through understanding of biomechanics of injury. The expert will discuss mechanics of sports injury for improved decision making and safe return to activity.

Moderator

John R. Fernandez, MD

2.1 Neonatal Emergencies: T.H.E. M.I.S.F.I.T.S.

Objectives:

  • Recognize the most common neonatal emergencies that may present to the general pediatricians in their hospital or private clinics as well as the ER to include trauma, heart disease and hypovolemia, endocrine, metabolic, inborn errors of metabolism, sepsis, fluids, intestinal catastrophes, toxins and seizures

Speaker

Maria Theresa G. Cacas, MD

2.2 Submersion Injuries: Diving Into the Depth

Objectives:

  • Provide concrete guidance for submersion injury prevention and management

Speaker

Alexis D. Milan, MD

2.3 Playing it Safe: Approach to the Management of Common Athletic Injuries

Objectives:

  • Recognize sports injury, when to refer and make prevention plans

Speaker

Nesti James B. Panopio, MD

2.4 The Hot Zone: Handling Burn Hazards (Acute Pediatric Burn Care)

Objectives:

  • Discuss childhood burns, how to prevent and manage them
  • Present initial management prior to referral to a specialist

Speaker

Jose Joven V. Cruz, MD

TRACK 3 | COVID-19: THE SAGA UNFOLDS

DAY 2 | May 15, 2023​

Objective:

This session will address the current footing of COVID-19, as well as the future landscape of this infection, in consideration with vaccines. An emerging sequalae will likewise be discussed.

Moderator

Melissa M. Juico, MD

3.1 Current Trends in COVID-19 Infection

Objectives:

  • Understand the changing epidemiology of COVID-19 including the variants
  • Discuss reinfection and its frequency, timing and severity

Speaker

Rontgene M. Solante, MD

3.2 Guideline Alert: Is the Living CPG still on point?

Objectives:

  • Discuss the updated recommendations for the treatment of COVID-19 infection in children

Speaker

Beatriz P. Quiambao, MD

3.3 Covid-19 Neurologic Sequelae: A Case-Based Approach

Objectives:

  • Describe the neurologic sequelae of COVID-19 infection and its pathophysiology
  • Devise strategies to minimize the long-term neurologic effects

Speaker

Ruth G. Valeriano, MD

3.4 Future of COVID-19 vaccines

Objectives:

  • Recognize the newer COVID vaccines and how they differ from those currently available
  • Discuss the current recommendations for COVID booster in children

Speaker

Anna Lisa T. Ong-Lim, MD

TRACK 4 | COMMONLY MISSED PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSIS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE PART 1

DAY 2 | May 15, 2023​

Objective:

Pediatricians frequently see children with medical conditions that may evolve into something else. Assessment of children is sometimes difficult as the signs and symptoms might be subtle. This session will focus on mimics of common systemic diseases frequently missed in clinical practice specifically cardiac, rheumatologic, endocrine and hematologic conditions.

Moderator

Maria Carolisa G. Pontanilla, MD

4.1 The Silent Hearts

Objectives:

  • Present the commonly missed critical cardiac problem
  • Enable pediatricians to diagnose the silent CHD
  • Select the appropriate diagnostic test to request to facilitate early referral

Speaker

Ninfa J. Villanueva, MD

4.2 When the Joint Pains Mean More

Objectives:

  • Determine systemic illness associated with joint pains
  • Identify red flag signs associated with joint pains
  • Delineate diagnostic tests that will help identify problematic joint pains

Speaker

Christine B. Bernal, MD

4.3 DKA: Its Critical Early Recognition

Objectives:

  • Determine early signs of DKA
  • Present diagnostic test to aid in early detection
  • Present the sequelae of a missed diagnosis
  • Give an update on the recent Innovations for Better Control of DM in Children and Adolescent

Speaker

Eleonor Du-Amparado, MD

4.4 Unexplained Anemia: When Iron Is Not the Answer

Objectives:

  • Determine the early recognition of hemoglobinopathies
  • Differentiate the common causes of anemia

Speaker

Prof. Godfrey Chi-Fung Chan

TRACK 5 | REVISITING ETHICAL ASPECTS OF PEDIATRIC PRACTICE

DAY 2 | May 15, 2023​

Objective:

Clinical problems with ethical implications pose an ever-increasing dilemma in everyday pediatric practice. This session will provide a review of some of the general principles that guide medical ethical problems. An additional session on ethics in the use of technology will provide guidelines to empower the next generation pediatricians.

Moderator

Epifania Ruth T. Torres, MD

5.1 Moral Distress in Pediatrics: Newborns in Crisis

Objectives:

  • Review existing guidelines relating to the treatment and resuscitation of newborns
  • Identify and describe some of the major ethical questions common to these setting
    1. quality of life considerations
    2. allocation of limited resources
    3. conflicting cultural norms and values

  • Provide recommendations to guide ethical decision-making around resuscitation of newborns and withdrawal of treatment

    • Speaker

    Charito D. Corpuz, MD

    5.2 Delimiting Palliative Care and Symptom Relief in Pediatrics: A Panel Discussion

    Objectives:

    • Describe the medical and moral necessity of making palliative care and pain relief accessible to all pediatric patients with life-limiting conditions

    Speaker 1

    Frank C. Nacario, MD

    Moderator: Nadjah S. Natividad, MD
    Speaker 2

    Xiohara E. Gentica, MD

    5.3 End of Life Care for Children. When Cure is No Longer an Option: Getting Started on Advanced Care Planning

    Objectives:

    • Present key concepts and definitions associated with advanced directives such as comfort care
    • Discuss challenges related to implementation of ADs with a child or adolescent
    • Explore options for hospice care

    Speaker

    Regina De La Cruz-Tiongson, MD

    5.4 Ethics in the Digital World: Protecting Future Generations

    Objectives:

    • Explore ethical issues on the use of new technologies - social media, touch screens, cloud storage systems, and artificial intelligence among children
    • Recommend ethical guidelines in the use of digital technologies in children to protect and empower the next generation

    Speaker

    Patrick Gerard L. Moral, MD

    TRACK 6 | PERIODIC PREVENTIVE HEALTH VISITS: A MORE APPROPRIATE APPROACH TO DELIVERING SERVICES

    DAY 2 | May 15, 2023​

    Objective:

    This session will delve into resources and tools for all pediatricians who want to learn more about preventive and promotive aspects of child health. The what, when and how of anticipatory guidance will be discussed with a special interest in the area of adolescent sexual and reproductive health assessment.

    Moderator

    Deserree Arreza-Yap, MD

    6.1 Routine Health Screening: Early to Detect, Early to Protect

    Objectives:

    • Elaborate on the impact of the pandemic on screening among newborn and under 5 years
    • Explain the nature of the screening test in terms of indication, crucial age for performance, outcomes noted and their significance in maintaining wellness

    Speaker

    Ma. Cecilia D. Alinea, MD

    6.2 Making the Most of a Well-child Visit: The Must Ask, Examine and Screen

    Objectives:

    • Underscore the importance and impact of relevant and responsive health care supervision visits from childhood to adolescence
    • Discuss the current recommendations on preventive care in routine well visits according to age, anticipated needs and physical findings

    Speaker

    Edward M. Santos, MD

    6.3 Minimizing the Menace of Exposures in Children: The Use of Timely Screening Tools

    Objectives:

    • Identify common substances in the indoor and outdoor environment that pose a risk to developing health disorders in children
    • Discuss current health recommendations and various screening tools and procedures that effectively detect dangerous levels to prevent the occurrence of disease

    Speaker

    Tisha Ysabel Torres-Briola, MD

    6.4 Sexual and Reproductive Health Assessment for Adolescents: A Panel Discussion

    Objectives:

    • Re-examine the epidemiology of common conditions regarding sexual and reproductive health of children and adolescents
    • Discuss the evidence-based strategies for prevention of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases in the pediatric age group

    Speaker 1

    Ryan B. Capitulo, MD

    Moderator: Jacqueline Doctor-Bernabe, MD
    Speaker 2

    Moses C. de Guzman III, MD

    TRACK 7 | MEETING OF THE MINDS: EVOLVING STRATEGIES FOR THE PEDIATRICIAN

    DAY 2 | May 15, 2023​

    Objective:

    Effective operation of pediatric practice has become increasingly complicated, especially being underscored by the emergence of the covid-19 pandemic. This session will help pediatricians navigate office practice with attention to telemed, legal aspects, and personal development through a scorecard. A special discussion on spirituality and the practice of healing is likewise included.

    Moderator

    Agnes A. Alba, MD

    7.1 Spirituality in Pediatrics: Intersecting Worlds of Healing

    Objectives:

    • Recognize religious dimension as an integral part of the spiritual needs of the pediatrician
    • Explore the connection between religion, spirituality and the practice of healing

    Speaker

    Fr. Francis B. Lucas

    7.2 Hybrid Medical Practice: Convenience Without the Compromise

    Objectives:

    • Describe the examples of hybrid medical practice
    • Discuss the workflow needed for a successful hybrid medical practice

    Speaker

    Jacqueline O. Navarro, MD

    7.3 Rethinking Governance in Professional Societies and Associations

    Objectives:

    • Recognize the importance and utility of a personal balanced scorecard.
    • Create a personalized scorecard that will help the pediatrician to maintain critical focus on their priorities.

    Speaker

    Christian Peter Emmanuel P. Zaens

    7.4 Protecting the Pediatrician: Medicolegal Aspects in Clinical Practice

    Objectives:

    • Recognize areas of pediatric clinical practice at risk for medical malpractice
    • Adopt a risk-management mindset to avert malpractice claims and liability

    Speaker

    Atty. Antonio Alejandro D. Rebosa, MD

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