Are we Prepared for this CHAOS? Congenital or Iatrogenic High Airway Obstruction Syndrome

Abstract:

Neonatal airway abnormalities are commonly encountered by the neonatologist, general pediatrician, maternal fetal medicine specialist, and otolaryngologist. This presentation discusses common and rare anomalies that may be encountered, along with discussion of embryology, workup, and treatment.

What will audience learn from your presentation?

Objectives of session: To provide a broad overview of neonatal airway anomalies to arm those caring for these children with a broad differential diagnosis and basic knowledge of how to manage basic and complex presentations.

Biography:

Rohit Kumar is a consultant neonatologist working in a tertiary referral center. He serves as the Clinical Lead for Risk Management and Infectious Diseases and is the Neonatal Representative to the Regional Transfusion Medicine Committee, as well as the Preterm Birth and Intrapartum Care Group. He has regularly presented at various international conferences and published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. For the past decade, he has also been a key member of the organizing committee for the “Annual International Neonatal Conference” held in Middlesbrough.