Sherry A. Luedtke, PharmD
Dr. Luedtke is Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Dean of Professional Affairs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy in Amarillo, Texas. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin and completed her Pediatric Specialty Resident at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Luedtke has given numerous presentations in the areas neonatal drug therapy and has received several practice awards for innovative practice in pediatrics. She has been strongly involved in professional organizations supporting pediatric pharmacotherapy including service as a Past President of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) and service as their Executive VP of Advocacy.
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Elizabeth Farrington
Given the description of specific premature infants or term infants with risk factors for the development of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), develop a palivizumab regimen that reflects application of the best evidence and current guidelines.
Upon reviewing the evidence for the use of dexmedetomidine for the sedation of the pediatric patient in the ICU setting and for procedural sedation, apply the information to specific patient cases.
Upon reviewing the three new antiepileptic agents approved by the FDA in 2009, explain their role in the treatment of epilepsy syndromes found primarily in pediatric patients.