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