Learning Objectives

  • Assess severity rapidly using clinical presentation, objective scores, and red-flag features.
  • Review evidence-based first-line treatments for acute asthma
  • Identify indications for second-line therapies (e.g., IV magnesium, NIPPV) for refractory exacerbations.
  • Describe criteria for safe disposition for discharge, floor admission, or ICU transfer.
Session date: 
09/17/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Location: 
Virtual
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children's National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    Children's National Hospital will provide 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 1.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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Speaker(s)

Kaileen Jafari, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.