During this Free Webinar You Will Learn:
Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity (MBDP) affects up to 80% of extremely low birth weight infants and remains an under-recognized complication of prematurity. Although evidence supports nutritional optimization, developmental positioning, passive range of motion with joint compression, and protective handling, many NICUs lack standardized protocols that integrate these interventions into everyday care. As a result, practice variation persists, placing fragile infants at increased risk for fractures, deformity, delayed motor development, and prolonged hospitalization.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe 2 processes of fetal skeletal mineralization and explain 2 ways preterm birth disrupts fetal bone development.
- Identify 2 risk factors preterm babies have developing metabolic bone disease of prematurity and interpret 2 laboratory findings to determine an infant's bone health status and fracture risk.
- Describe 2 components of an interdisciplinary plan of care to optimize bone health and reduce fracture risk in preterm infants.
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Our Speaker:
Sue Peppes, PT, CNT, CKTP
Sue Peppes, PT, CNT, CKTP is a neonatal and pediatric physical therapist with more than 31 years of clinical experience specializing in neonatal intensive care, developmental care, and high-risk infant follow-up. She is a Certified Neonatal Therapist and serves as the Senior NICU Physical Therapist at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, where she leads evidence-based initiatives in positioning, neurodevelopmental care, metabolic bone disease prevention, and interdisciplinary education. Sue has developed system-wide clinical competencies, standardized care pathways, and quality improvement programs focused on improving outcomes for medically complex infants. She is a national speaker and clinical consultant dedicated to translating research into practical bedside care.
