Summary

Interested in improving hospital care for Mothers & Babies?

Hear from leading Physicians and POC Coordinators in this educational webinar on the applications of Point-of-Care Testing in Maternity & Neonatal Care Units.

Key Topics

The topics covered by the expert speakers include:

• The Highs and Lows of Neonatal Glucose Testing at Waitematā by Stephanie Williams
• Quality Care for The Healthy and Sick Neonate Using Point-of-Care Testing by Dr. Karthik Nagesh, MD, FRCPCH (U.K.), FNNF, FIAP

Learning Objectives

The Highs and Lows of Neonatal Glucose Testing:

• Overview of Neonatal Care at Waitematā DHB in New Zealand
• Preventing and managing neonatal hypoglycaemia
• Neonatal glucose testing and minimizing uncertainties in measurement
• Learnings from implementing point-of-care testing

Quality Care for The Healthy and Sick Neonate Using Point-of-Care Testing:

• Identify key parameters in the diagnosis and management of critically ill newborns
• Differentiate between traditional and point-of-care approaches to blood gas testing in infants
• Evaluate the challenges and progress made in neonatal intensive care
• Learn best practices in managing critical care situations in infants

Dr. Chris Davlantes
Senior Director of Global Medical Affairs, Abbott Point of Care

Dr. Karthik Nagesh
Chairman & HOD, Neonatology – NICUs, Manipal Hospitals Group (MHEPL) - Bangalore, India

Stephanie Williams
Point of Care Testing Coordinator, Waitematā District Health Board, Auckland - New Zealand