X-Rays (Back to Basics) - F26OD242 - On-Demand

Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses and physician assistants.

Credits 1 ANCC NCPD Contact Hour(s)

NCC Codes: NNP1 NIC2 LRN1

Learning Outcome: Learners will be able to systemically interpret X-Rays in the NICU using a clinically integrated approach, recognizing key radiographic findings associated with common neonatal respiratory conditions. Learners will be able to identify the central lines commonly used in the NICU, including UVC, UAC and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and describe ideal positioning, ensuring accurate localization of catheter tips and recognizing malpositions.

Description: Dr. Ashraf Hamdan emphasizes the central role of X-rays in evaluating critically ill infants in the NICU, where rapid bedside imaging is essential for assessing many conditions commonly encountered in neonatal care. He reviews key radiographic findings and demonstrates quick, clinically integrated interpretation from a neonatologist's perspective, highlighting how X-ray assessment informs daily management of sick newborns. He presents X-ray features associated with common respiratory diseases in the NICU and discusses the use of imaging to evaluate central venous access, including typical line positions and complications frequently seen with these devices. Dr. Hamdan emphasizes that accurate, efficient X-ray interpretation is a critical skill for NNPs, nurses, respiratory therapists, and neonatologists alike.

Release Date: 9/10/2026

Expiration Date: 9/30/2029

Requirements for Completion: Participants must be registered for the conference, attend at least 90% of each session, and complete evaluations to earn ANCC NCPD contact hours.

Disclosures: No person with the potential to influence the content of this activity has declared a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible* company. Any exceptions to this disclosure are noted below.

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Track: Neonatal

Keywords: X-Ray interpretation, NICU Respiratory diseases, Central lines used in the NICU

Ashraf Hamdan, MBBCh, MSc, MD

Neonatologist, Medical Director SCN Tristar Northcrest

Pediatrix Medical group

Dr. Ashraf Hamdan is board certified Neonatologist.

He graduated from medical school, Alexandria University, Egypt.

Earned his PhD and Certificate of Completion Specialist Training (CCST) from Liverpool University, England.

He completed his Pediatric residency and Neonatology fellowship at Vanderbilt University, where he remained as Faculty for several years.

Dr. Hamdan joined Pediatrix Medical group of Nashville 2009, he is affiliated with all the Tristar hospitals in our region.
Dr. Hamdan is the Medical director of the Special Care Nursery at Tristar Northcrest Medical center.