2024 Respiratory Care & Sleep Technologist Appreciation Week: CE Webinar Series
Join us for a full week of CE credit webinars in honor of Respiratory Care Week and Sleep Technologist Appreciation Week. Hosted by Sentec and a group of experienced care providers, this webinar series explores the complexities faced in respiratory care and sleep diagnostics, and the technologies and strategies that can support care teams in addressing them.
Monday 10/21 | 12pm & 3pm ET Sessions
Ventilation and Proactive Respiratory Care in the PICU with Transcutaneous Monitoring
To kick off the week, Brad will explore the growing role of noninvasive ventilation in the PICU and how continuous, noninvasive CO2 monitoring can support proactive ventilation management in these patients.
Tuesday 10/22 | 12pm & 3pm ET Sessions
Transcutaneous CO2 Monitoring in Sleep Diagnostics: Methods, Limitations, and Benefits
On Tuesday, Margie will explore how respiratory diseases impact both ventilation and perfusion in common sleep lab patients and how the method of CO2 measurement can affect the quality of information collected.
Wednesday 10/23 | 12pm & 3pm ET Sessions
TCM in the NICU: Practical Applications, Guidelines, and Considerations
We’re excited to share this all-new session for NICU teams! Chelsea will be presenting on CO2 management in neonatal patients, CO2 targeting, and the important role transcutaneous monitoring can play in the NICU.
Thursday 10/24 | 12pm & 3pm ET Sessions
IPV Therapy to Restore Vital Capacity: Clinical Scenarios and Outcomes
Another new addition to this webinar series is a session on intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) therapy. Crystal will lead the discussion, highlighting how IPV therapy can improve vital capacity, identifying which patients can benefit, and reviewing the evidence supporting its impact.
Friday 10/25 | 12pm & 3pm ET Sessions
Supporting Key Initiatives in VLBW Infants with Transcutaneous CO2 Technology
To close out this year’s webinar series, Zachary will explore two main challenges faced by VLBW infants in the NICU: intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Learn how transcutaneous CO2 monitoring can support care initiatives for these patients: neuroprotective bundles, transfusion reduction, extubation readiness, and more.
Meet the Instructors
With over a decade of hands-on clinical experience at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Bradley Sexauer stands as a dedicated respiratory therapist. In his current role as a Clinical Education Specialist at Sentec, he draws from his background as a neonatal pediatric specialist to educate fellow clinicians on a range of topics.
Margie White, with 29 years of experience in respiratory care at Dallas’s Parkland Hospital, is a true expert in her field. Her background as a neonatal pediatric specialist includes 25 years in the NICU. She is currently a Clinical Application Specialist with Sentec, leading webinars that cover diverse topics in patient care.
Chelsea Lee, Sentec’s Head of Global Education, brings extensive clinical experience from the Level IV NICU at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She’s a passionate advocate for noninvasive care for patients of all ages and leads critical discussions aimed at empowering care teams to enhance their skills.
With over 12 years of experience as a respiratory therapist at Maryland’s Johns Hopkins Hospital, Crystal Sinclair brings exceptional expertise gained from the NICU and pediatric trauma center. She is currently a Clinical Application Specialist/Clinical Field Trainer with Sentec, and a driving force in IPV therapy and transcutaneous monitoring education.
With a decade of experience in level IV NICUs, including the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Zachary Forlano is currently a Clinical Application Specialist at Sentec. His specialization lies in high-risk neonatal resuscitation, and he leverages this valuable experience to educate clinicians on various facets of neonatal care.
