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Saturday, May 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
	Getting Involved with INS: An Approach to Infusion Excellence
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
SC:001	Thrombembolism in Patients with Cancer	Gwyn
SC:002	Emerging Pathogens and Resistance	Gould
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SC:003	Fluid and Electrolyte Management in Patients with Neurological Disorders	Fowler
SC:004	Serum Protein Markers for Parenteral Nutrition	Kumpf
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
SC:005	Characterization and Control of Pandemic Viruses	Carrico
SC:006	Biofilm: The Biologic Basis of Implant Infections	McLaren
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
SC:007	Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)	Kopko
SC:008	Toxicities Transmission and Treatment of HIV	Wolfe
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
SC:009	Benchmarking for Infiltration Rates -A Case Study Presentation	Bell
SC:010	Pain Management in the Patient with Cognitive Impairment	Curtiss
Sunday, May 17
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
SC:011	Breakfast Symposium - Centocor - Current and Future Trends in the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease	Seidner
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SC:012	Understanding the Pharmacokinetics and Implications of Administering Contrast Media	Arslan
SC:013	Trends in Management of Neutropenic Fever and Sepsis	Ralph Webber
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SC:014	Alternatives to Blood Product Transfusion	Hannon
SC:015	Mycobacterium Waterborne Infection of Central Vascular Access Devices	Edmiston, Jr.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
SC:016	The Use of Intraventricular and Intraspinal Access Devices	Madison
SC:017	Thermoregulation for the Prevention of Neurological Injury	Miller Niklasch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
SC:018	Treatment Strategies for the Pediatric Patient with Sepsis	Frey
SC:019	Preparation of the Patient for Stem Cell Transplant	Taylor
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
SC:020	Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy	Drake
SC:021	Acinetobacter baumannii	Munoz-Price
Monday, May 18
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
SC:022	Breakfast Symposium - CSL Behring - Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy in Adults and Children: A Guide to Treatment Management and Case Studies	Epland  Younger
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SC:023	Year in Review
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SC:024	Never Fly Solo! How to Reach New Heights and Achieve Peak Performance in your Personal and Professional Life	Waldman
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SC:025	The Role of Intraosseous in the Pediatric and Adult Patient	Aguiar
SC:026	Radiographic Technique for Enhancing Infusion Skills	Rogers
SC:027	Antiangiotensin Modulators	Yu
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SC:028	The Role of Intraosseous from Emergent to Nonemergent Patients and Settings	Fowler
SC:029	The Role of the Infusion Nurse Advocate in Critical Decision Making	Lembo
SC:030	The Role of LVN/LPN in Infusion Therapy	Chisari
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SC:031	Updates on A.S.P.E.N. Standards of Nutritional Support	Guenter
SC:032	Intravenous Administration of Antineoplastics	Wilkes
SC:033	Hemophilia Inhibitors	Pipe
Tuesday, May 19
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
SC:034	Breakfast Symposium - Talecris - Strategies for the Treatment of Alpha 1 –Antitrypsin Deficiency	Geiger
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SC:035	Cardinal Health Spotlight Symposium: Beyond the Bundle: The Art of Influence and the Science of Persuasion.	Murphy
SC:036	Vidacare Spotlight Symposium Intraosseous Access; A New Standard In Vascular Access	Holleran
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SC:035	Cardinal Health Spotlight Symposium: Beyond the Bundle: The Art of Influence and the Science of Persuasion.	Murphy
SC:036	Vidacare Spotlight Symposium Intraosseous Access; A New Standard In Vascular Access	Holleran
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SC:040	Updates on Therapeutic Phlebotomy	Cook
SC:041	USP <797> in the Outpatient Setting	St. John
SC:042-1	Abstracts - Determining the Effect of Changing Central Line Needleless Hubcaps Prior to Obtaining Blood Samples from a Central Line	Matthew
SC:042-2	Abstracts - Predictors of Nurses' Intention to Utilize Best Practice Disinfection Techniques in Needleless Intravenous Systems	Smith
SC:042-3	Abstracts - Comparison of Postinfusion Phlebitis After Intravenous Push Versus Intravenous Piggyback Administration of Cefazolin in Orthopedic Surgery Patients	Biggar
SC:043	Understanding Evidence-based Practice	Lawson
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SC:044	Risks and Reactions: Hemolytic vs Febrile	Miller
SC:045	Immunoradiotherapy in Cancer Treatment	Berreth
SC:046-1	Abstracts - Positive Outcomes Associated with Extending I.V. Site Dwell Times	Klein
SC:046-2	Abstracts - Advanced Care Planning	Henderlight
SC:046-3	Abstracts - Analysis of Complications Rates and Reasons for Non-elective Removal of PICCs in NICU Preterm Infants	Liu
SC:047	Interpreting Evidence-based Practice Information	Nailon
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SC:048	Guidelines for Maintaining Glucose Control	Manchester
SC:049	Ethical Considerations Related to Parenteral Nutrition and Management	Karlekar
SC:050-1	Abstracts - Using Clear Valves and Flushing With 20ml In The Adult Population to Attain Zero Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection Rate: A Prospective Surveillance	Royer
SC:050-2	Abstracts - Compendium Bundle	Schade
SC:050-3	Abstracts - Catheter Related Bloodstream Infections Are No Joke	Caserta
SC:051	Application of Evidence-based Practice	Adams
Wednesday, May 20
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
SC:052	Breakfast Symposium Cook Medical Healthcare Associated Infections – Using Evidence- Based Research to Prevent Infections in all Healthcare Settings.	Hawes
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
SC:053	Leaching during Infusion Therapy	Elledge
SC:054	Minding the Gap: Generational Differences a Challenge to Specialty Nursing Organizations	Phillips
SC:055	Changes to CMS Regulations	Wild
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SC:056	Update on the Treatment and Management of Hepatitis	Poole
SC:057	Issues and Trends with Dialysis Devices	Foster
SC:058	CDC National Healthcare Safety Network	Kainer
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SC:059	Preparing the Pediatric Patient for Invasive Procedures	Breiner
SC:060	Challenges in the Management of Gestational Diabetes	Schneiderman
SC:061	Clostridium difficile-associated Disease	Pear
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SC:062	Patient Considerations During Stem Cell Transfusions	Odem
SC:063	Establishing INS’ Research Priorities: Results of the 2008 Survey	Gorski  Zugcic
SC:064	Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia	Meyer
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SC:065	The Role of the Infusion Nurse in Caring for Patients with Wilms' Tumor	Denker
SC:066	Vascular Access Challenges Associated with Oncolgy Patients	Stenhouse
SC:067	Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)	Scales
Thursday, May 21
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
	Presidential Address and Gavel Ceremony
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SC:069	Administering Intravenous Medications Safely for Compatibility	Cassutt
SC:070	Improving Outcomes with an Infusion Therapy Team	Meyer
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SC:071	Application of Nursing Informatics in Infusion Therapy	Struk
SC:072	Resurgence of Granulocyte Transfusion Therapy	Harris
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SC:073	Update on Antiemetic Therapy	Scheppske
SC:074	Pathophysiology and Treatment of Patients with Rhabdomyolysis	Cleaves
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SC:075	Complications Related to Bisphosphonate Therapy	Lee
SC:076	Interpreting Parenteral Nutrition Orders	Worthington
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SC:077	New Imaging Devices for Vascular Access	Hadaway
SC:078	Anticoagulant Therapy Update	Piegaro