Pediatrics PRN Focus Session — Navigating the Medical Complexities of the Medically Complex Child: An Overview of Autonomic Dysreflexia, Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity and Beyond

This session aims to address four objectives and will provide a review of the background for of recent literature related to the treatment and monitoring of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) versus paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH), previously known as dysautonomia, in pediatric patients. The target audience of this session is all pediatric pharmacists in both the inpatient and outpatient settings who care for infants and children that are complex, chronic patients. It is the purpose of this session to provide the pharmacist with the knowledge and tools to appropriately treat these high-risk patients.

Moderator: Michael Raschka, Pharm.D., BCPPS, DPLA Clinical Coordinator and Residency Program Director Children's Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota   View Biography

Management of Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM Speaker: Kaitlynn Hughes, Pharm.D., BCPPS Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Hoop's Family Children's Hospital  Huntington, WV    View Biography

Management of Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH) 2:15 PM to 2:45 PM Speaker: Patrik Miller, Pharm.D., BCPPS Patient Care Pharmacist - Neurology and Complex Care Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH   View Biography

Patient Case and Pro-Con Debate (Panel) 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM