Pediatric Dysphagia and FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) Workshop

Date: November 22, 2024 - November 24, 2024

Overview

A first-of-its-kind pediatric dysphagia and FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) workshop in the region, featuring world-renown international speakers, Dr Douglas Sidell (MD), and April Johnson (SLP) coming from Stanford University School of Medicine, USA, who have extensive experience in performance of FEES, and establishing one of the best aerodigestive care programs in the USA. Dr Taseer Din (MD) and Lisa McNamara (SLP) are local faculty and have multi-national pediatric dysphagia and complex airway care expertise currently establishing similar best care practices at Sidra Medicine, Qatar.

Conference Objectives

Understand the purpose and evidence base for fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)

Understand appropriate patient selection for FEES, considering safety, risks and benefits
Understand elements of a comprehensive FEES examination and tailoring to the individual’s needs
Understand elements required to achieve accurate interpretation of FEES results with translation into a comprehensive report and recommendations tailored to the individual’s needs

Target Audience

Speech and Language Pathologists
Otolaryngologists
Gastroenterologists
Pulmonologists

Reward Credits CPD - Pending Approval

Scientific Committee and Speakers

Dr. Douglas Sidell
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Stanford University, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

April Johnson
Speech and Language Pathologist, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University, USA

Dr. Taseer Din
Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sidra Medicine

Lisa McNamara
Manager, Speech and Language Pathology, Sidra Medicine