New York State Society for Respiratory Care

Southeastern Chapter, Inc.

39thAnnual Symposium and Annual Meeting

October 26, 2007Long Island Huntington Hilton, Melville, NY

Web Site: www.nyssrc.org

NYSSRC-SEC INC.THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

OCTOBER 26 TH , 2007

7:00-8:30am REGISTRATION –Salon A-B CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST - Savoy Ballroom

REGISTRATION WILL END PROMPTLY AT 8:30 A.M.

8:00-8:30am NYSSRC / SEC INC. Annual Membership Meeting– Savoy BallroomTom Paolillo, RRT, President NYSSRC-SEC

8:30-9:30am Lecture # 1 - Salon A-B

9:30-10:30am Lecture # 2 - Salon A-B

10:30-11:30am EXHIBITS - “Managers Only Sneak Peak” – Exhibit Hall Rooms, Salon C-D

10:30-11:30am Lecture # 3 - Salon A-B

11:30-12:30pm EXHIBIT HALL OPENS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS

(No Lectures During This Time)

12:30-2:00pm LUNCH BREAK, AWARD PRESENTATIONS - Savoy Ballroom

Gourmet-Style Buffet Lunch

2:00-3:00pm Lecture # 4 – Salon A-B

2:00-5:00pm STUDENT SPUTUM BOWL COMPETITION” - Savoy Ballroom

3:00-4:00 3:00-4:00pm Lecture # 5 - Salon A-B

4:00-5:00pm Lecture # 6 - Salon A-B

(ORDER OF PRESENTATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED)

PROGRAM FACULTY & LECTURE TITLES

Jeff Somers, RRT-NPS, RPFTClinical Applications SpecialistMaquet, Inc. Bridgewater, New Jersey

“NAVA-NeurallyAdjusted Ventilator Assist”

Suhail Raoof, MD, FACP, FCCP, FCCMChief, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care MedicineVice Chairman, Department of MedicineProgram Director, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine FellowshipMedical Director, Respiratory TherapyNew York Methodist Hospital

“Case Studies: Differential Ventilation, Recruitment Trials, NIPPV”

Charles Oribabor, MD Director, Cardiac Surgery ICUNew York Methodist Hospital Brooklyn, New York

“Integrating Respiratory Care in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Keys to Success”

Rochelle Zozula, Ph.D, Diplomate, American Board of Sleep MedicineDirector, Behavioral Sleep MedicineSomerset Medical Center Somerset, New Jersey

“The Effects of Medication on Sleep”

Sandra J. England, Ph.D.Professor of PediatricsUMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolDirector, Pediatric Sleep Laboratory Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalNew Brunswick, New Jersey

“Pediatric Sleep Related Breathing Disorders””

Marta Maczaj, MD, Diplomate, American Board of Sleep MedicineCo-Director, St. Charles Sleep Disorder CenterSt. Charles HospitalPort Jefferson, New York

“Clinical Manifestations & Treatment of Insomnia”

ANNUAL AWARDSTHE AL GEIGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – This $2000 scholarship, co-sponsored by the Puritan-Bennett Corporation and the NYSSRC-SEC, is presented annually to an outstanding Respiratory Care senior student in the Southeastern Chapter area. The scholarship is in memory of Al Geiger; a Puritan-Bennett Corporation representative who recognized that education was the key to a successful career. The student receiving this award has been nominated by their program director, and represents those ideals that Al worked so hard to achieve.

DIRECTIONS TO THE LONG ISLAND HUNTINGTON HILTON

By Train: LIRR to Farmingdale Station. Take taxi (at taxi stand) to hotel

By Car: LIE (495) to EXIT 49, Rte 110 SOUTH. Hotel is about 1mile south of the LIE at 598 Broad Hollow Road. Or take Southern State Pkwy to EXIT 32, Rte. 110 NORTH. Ample free parking.

For Further Hotel Info: (631) 845-1000.

NYSSRC-SEC Inc.c/o Valerie Yarczower2 Anchorage Lane, Unit 8BOyster Bay, NY 11771 - 2720

NYSSRC-SEC 39th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUMLONG ISLAND HUNTINGTON HILTON, MELVILLE, NEW YORK

October 26, 2007

Southeast Chapter Board of Directors Symposium Committee

Tom Paolillo….......…....................…….President Sharon Pollard...........….........……Vice-PresidentSharon Connelly-Merdian..............President-Elect Leon Lebowitz........…..................……...SecretaryValerieYarczower……..........…..............Treasurer Neil Rodia......…......…................………..Director Larry Schlossberg..........…........................Director Russell Rozensky........…........…........…..Director James Ganetis.................…......….............Director Randi G. Dillon………….……………....DirectorRobert Tralongo.……………………… DirectorSuhail Raoof, MD........……..…..Medical Advisor

Tom Paolillo – Co-Chair Larry Schlossberg – Co-Chair Michael Karol Randi G. Dillon Leon Lebowitz Sharon Connelly-Merdian Sharon Pollard Larry Schlossberg Tom Smalling Robert Tralongo Warren Weiner Valerie Yarczower Neil Rodia James Ganetis Russell Rozensky

Sputum Bowl Moderators John Brittelli Denise Murphy

OFFICE USE ONLYAmount ___________ Check #______HC____ PC____ MO____

6 CRCE credits have been applied for through the American Association for Respiratory Care.

NYSSRC-SEC 39th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ADVANCED REGISTRATION FORM

YOU MUST ATTEND ALL LECTURES. NO PARTIAL CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED

Please complete this advance registration form and return NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 19, 2007 One person per form. No invoices will be issued.

Cancellations must be in writing. There will be a $5.00 handling fee associated with any cancellation postmarked by October 22, 2007. No refunds will be made thereafter. There will be a $20.00 fee associated with any returned checks.

Please type or print legibly Email address_______________________ AARC Member No. (REQUIRED)____________________

First Name_________________________________________________ Last Name_____________________________________

Title/Credential____________________________________________ Employer_______________________________________

Mailing Address____________________________________________ * Check here () ___ If applying for AARC membership

City_______________________________________State_________Zip__________________Work Phone (______)____________________

FEES: Payment of appropriate fee entitles registrant to attend all symposium activities.FEES: Payment of appropriate fees entitles registrant to attend all symposium events

* YOU MUST ATTEND ALL LECTURES FROM 8:30AM TO 5:00PM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CRCE CREDITS

*** FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM ***CHECK OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY

Do Not Send Using Certified or Registered Mail, It Will Not Be AcceptedCheck One:____$100 AARC Active or Associate Member____$50 AARC Student Member*____$190 Non-Member (Includes symposium fee and 1 year AARC membership)

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AN AARC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AT WWW.AARC.ORG. APPLICATIONS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION

* Anyone registering as a student must pre-register by October 19, 2007 and present a valid college ID and AARC membership card at the time of pre-registration, or will be charged the non-member rate.

CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION PAYMENT

MAIL TO:…………………………………… NYSSRC-SEC, Inc.C/O Valerie Yarczower2 Anchorage Lane, Unit 8BOyster Bay, NY 11771-2720

REGISTRATION POLICIES:

REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 7:00 AM AND 8:30 AM

* PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY. Registration will end promptly at 8:30 AM.

A. Registration fees are listed in the Schedule of Fees. Only current AARC members or those who join the AARC when pre-registering will be admitted at the current member rate. All others will pay the non-member rate.

B. Members registering on-site will be required to present their AARC membership card with current sticker. Any person who does not present a current AARC member card will register as a non-member. If within one week following the symposium, proof of current AARC membership is produced, a refund for the difference between member and non-member rate will be forwarded.

C. All students are required to pay a registration fee. AARC members with student status can register at the student rate. You must present an AARC membership card with current sticker and student ID. Students who are not members of the AARC are required to pay the non-member rate. Students wishing to become members may do so in advance by contacting their program director.

D. Advance registration fees must be prepaid. No invoice will be issued.

E. REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND MUST BE POSTMARKED BY October 22, 2007 . A fee of $5.00 will be deducted from the refund to cover processing expenses. Refunds will not be made to an individual for fees paid by an employer's check. There will be a $20 fee associated will any returned checks.

F. On-site registration personnel cannot cash checks or give change.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Make all checks payable to NYSSRC-SEC, Inc.

If you are applying for AARC membership; please indicate this on the advanced registration form .CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Follow the instructions on the AARC application form. There is a $12.50 discount for non-student members when your AARC membership application and payment accompanies symposium registration.

BENEFITS OF ADVANCED REGISTRATION:

1. AARC members can save $25, students $20, and non-members up to $35.

2. You will save time during the registration process.

SCHEDULE OF FEES

Advance On-Site AARC member discount $100 $125AARC Student $50 $70Non Member regular rate $190 $225

There will be no half-day rate available for this symposium.

EDUCATION CREDITCERTIFICATES WILL BE ISSUED WHEN SYMPOSIUM EVALUATIONS ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE LAST PRESENTATION

YOU MUST ATTEND ALL LECTURES TO RECEIVE YOUR CRCE CREDIT. NO PARTIAL CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED

A current AARC membership card MUST be presented to receive member discount.

REGISTRATION HOURS

Registration will begin at 7:00 am outside Salon A-B

For further information about the Huntington Hilton Hotel contact the hotel at (516) 845-1000.

EXHIBIT HALL PRIZES All vendor sponsored prizes and the NYSSRC - SEC annual raffle will be awarded in the Savoy Ballroom @ Lunch on October 26th. You must be present to win. Society T-Shirts & Hats will be available for sale.

OFFICE USE ONLYAmount_______________________ Cash_______________

HC_____ PC_____ C____MO____ Check #_____________

NYSSRC-SEC 39th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 10/26/07 ON-SITE REGISTRATION FORM

Please type or print legibly AARC Member No. ________________________________________

First Name___________________________________ Last Name________________________________________________

Title_________________________________________ Employer_________________________________________________

Mailing Address_______________________________________ Email Address_____________________________________________

City_______________________________________State_________Zip__________________Work Phone (______)____________________

CHECK ONE: 1.RRT______ 3.MD______ 5.RPFT_____ 7.Other______2.CRT_____ 4.RN______ 6.CPFT______

CHECK ONE: 1.Technical Director_____ 4. Staff_____ 7.Medical Director_____2.Asst. Tech. Dir._____ 5.Educator_____ 8.Sales_____3.Supervisor______ 6.Student______ 9.Other_____(Specify)________________

FEES: Payment of appropriate fee entitles registrant to attend all symposium activities. * YOU MUST ATTEND ALL LECTURES FROM 8:30AM TO 5:00PM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CRCE CREDITS.

FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM.

Check One:____$125 AARC Active or Associate Member____$70 AARC Student Member*____$225 Non Member * Any member registering as a student must present a valid student ID card at the door, or will be charged the Non Member rate.

* CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION PAYMENT *

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: NYSSRC-SEC, Inc.