Normal Saline Nebulization - Good idea, Bad idea or Indifferent?

**Normal Saline Nebulization - Good idea, Bad idea or Indifferent?** **Target Audience:** This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants. **Objectives:** Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Review physiology of how nebulized normal saline affects the airway. 2.        Discuss usage in children who are neurotypical with bronchiolitis or viral pneumonia. 3.        Discuss usage of nebulized normal saline in children with neurological impairment/neuromuscular disorder with and without trachea and artificial ventilation.   **Faculty Course Directors:** 1.     **Jessica Reyes Angel, MD -** Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonology *No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.* 2.     **Tony R. Tarchichi, MD** — Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine *No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.* 3\.    **Hiren Muzumdar MD** — Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Director - Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship - UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Director, Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh *No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.*   **Conflict of Interest Disclosure:** No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose. **Accreditation Statement:** In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.   **Physician (CME)** The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. **Disclaimer Statement:** The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses. Released 9/27/2026, Expires 9/27/2029 ***Below is a link to the course  that is accredited for 1 credits:*** ***Coming Soon!!***