E072225 Children’s Respiratory & Critical Care Specialists, P.A. Lecture: Liberating the Critically Ill Child Together: Illness Doesn’t Mean Stillness!

This is a one hour recording for the Children’s Respiratory & Critical Care Specialists, P.A. Lecture presented by Sapna R. Kudchadkar, MD, PhD, FCCM.

Children’s Respiratory & Critical Care Specialists, P.A. Lecture

This lectureship proudly honors the distinguished career of Dr. Stephen C. Kurachek, a retired pediatrician from Children's Minnesota, who dedicated his professional life to the health and well-being of children. A graduate of the University of Michigan and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (1978), his commitment to specialized pediatric care led to a residency at the esteemed C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and a fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital.

Throughout his impactful tenure at the University of Michigan, Dr. Kurachek achieved board certifications in pediatric critical care and pediatric pulmonology (through Harvard University), demonstrating a profound depth of expertise in managing complex respiratory and critical illnesses in young patients. Recognizing the broader impact of health behaviors, he also became a certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist through the Mayo Clinic.

Driven by a passion for continuous improvement in healthcare delivery, Dr. Kurachek further completed advanced training programs in quality improvement from the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Intermountain Healthcare. His dedication to evidence-based practice continues to this day through his involvement in reviewing guidelines for pediatric empyema.

This lectureship serves as a testament to Dr. Kurachek's unwavering commitment to pediatric medicine, his pursuit of excellence in clinical care, and his dedication to advancing the field through continuous learning and quality improvement. It aims to inspire future generations of healthcare professionals to emulate his dedication and make meaningful contributions to the lives of children.

Target Audience

Healthcare clinicians caring for pediatric patients and their families. 

Learning Objectives

  • Define Pediatric ICU Liberation
  • Describe the history of ICU Liberation and current evidence in critically ill children
  • Identify strategies for implementation of team-based approaches to liberate the critically ill child

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
07/22/2025
Course expires: 
07/22/2027

PRESENTER: Sapna R. Kudchadkar, MD, PhD, FCCM

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Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, Children’s Minnesota is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Children’s Minnesota takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific interest of its accredited continuing education events.

Credit Statement:

AMA

Children’s Minnesota designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent to their participation in the activity.

ANCC

Children's Minnesota designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC nursing contact hour. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

This program offers 1.0 contact hours of continuing education.  Most medical professional organizations accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  It is the individual’s responsibility to determine whether an education activity meets the continuing education requirements of their respective licensures and/or professional boards.  Go to your respective organization’s website for more detailed information regarding credit requirements.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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