
OPENPediatrics
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May 20, 2021 • 54min
Tribute to Dr. Aldo Castañeda - History of Medicine Series: Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Castañeda was a pioneer in Congenital Heart Disease surgery who changed the lives of thousands of patients and families and trained medical professionals around the world. Listen as Dr. Castañeda discusses the history of the field of cardiac surgery. This presentation includes a special tribute to Dr. Castañeda by Dr. Pedro del Nido of Boston Children's Hospital.
Upon completing this presentation, participants will:
- Understand one physician’s professional path that led him to a career in cardiac surgery
- Describe the key proponents and landmark developments that advanced the field of cardiac surgery
- Consider one physician’s perspective on life as a pediatric cardiac surgeon
- Hear one physician’s advice for young doctors starting out today
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access and thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

May 10, 2021 • 10min
Competency in Post-pyloric Tube Placement by S. Hamilton, et al. | OPENPediatrics
In this podcast, Susan Hamilton demonstrates how to insert a post-pyloric tube, including how to measure the tube and confirm correct placement.
Initial Publication: May 10, 2021
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

May 3, 2021 • 3min
Epinephrine Bristojet by A. Imprescia, D. Shah, C. O'Brien | OPENPediatrics
In this podcast, Toni Imprescia demonstrates how to assemble an epinephrine Bristojet device, and how to draw up patient specific doses from the Bristojet using a stopcock.
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

Apr 29, 2021 • 11min
Patient Positioning in the Operating Room by B. Chang | OPENPediatrics
In this podcast, Dr. Beverly Chang reviews proper supine, prone and lateral positioning techniques of adults and infants in the operating room.
Initial publication: April 30, 2021
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 Incidents & Risk Factors
3:05 Extremity Positioning
4:46 Adult Positioning Demonstration
8:00 Pediatric Positioning Demonstration
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access and thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

Apr 23, 2021 • 45min
Tribute to Dr. Robert Kacmarek - Challenges in Mechanical Ventilation: Patient-Ventilator Synchrony
In this podcast, Dr. Robert Kacmarek, PhD, RRT, Director of Respiratory Care at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, gives an overview of patient-ventilator synchrony. He was a true leader in the field of respiratory care, with an extensive legacy of contributions to both education and research. This video includes a special tribute to Dr. Kacmarek by Dr. John Arnold of Boston Children's Hospital.
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access and thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

Apr 15, 2021 • 21min
Anomalies of the Female Reproductive Tract by A. Littman | OPENPediatrics
This video offers a review of the normal embryologic development of the female reproductive tract; the embryologic errors underlying non-obstructive uterine anomalies and the conditions associated with and fertility implications of these anomalies; and the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management of obstructive anomalies.
Initial publication: April 16, 2021
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

Mar 26, 2021 • 14min
Pneumonia by B. Fissel, P. Stoeck | OPENPediatrics
In this podcast, the listener will learn the fundamentals of identifying and treating pneumonia in infants and children.
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

Mar 22, 2021 • 25min
Characteristics and Outcomes of U.S. Children and Adolescents with MIS-C by A. Randolph
Listen as Dr. Adrienne Randolph discusses the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes observed in pediatric patients diagnosed with Severe Acute COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). She shares insights into patient features that can help distinguish between these conditions, potentially facilitating the delivery of timely and effective therapies.
After this podcast, listeners will be able to:
• Contrast the key clinical characteristics of children and adolescents diagnosed with MIS-C versus severe acute COVID-19
• Describe key concerns relating to pediatric COVID-19 vaccine development and pediatric public health measures such as school reopening
Articles referenced:
• Feldstein LR, Tenforde MW, Friedman KG, et al. Characteristics and Outcomes of US Children and Adolescents With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Compared With Severe Acute COVID-19. JAMA. 2021;325(11):1074-1087. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.2091 (00:47)
• Ferdinands JM, Olsho LE, Agan AA, et al. Effectiveness of influenza vaccine against life-threatening RT-PCR-confirmed influenza illness in US children, 2010-2012. J Infect Dis. 2014;210(5):674-683. doi:10.1093/infdis/jiu185 (01:42)
• Feldstein LR, Rose EB, Horwitz SM, et al. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in U.S. Children and Adolescents. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(4):334-346. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2021680 (02:59)
• Truong DT, Trachtenberg FL, Pearson GD, et al. The NHLBI Study on Long-terM OUtcomes after the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children (MUSIC): Design and Objectives. Am Heart J. 2022;243:43-53. doi:10.1016/j.ahj.2021.08.003 (11:52)
• LaRovere KL, Riggs BJ, Poussaint TY, et al. Neurologic Involvement in Children and Adolescents Hospitalized in the United States for COVID-19 or Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome. JAMA Neurol. 2021;78(5):536-547. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2021.0504 (17:53)
Initial publication: March 23, 2021.
Speakers:
Adrienne Randolph, MD, MSc
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anaesthesia
Harvard Medical School
Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH
Chief and Shapiro Chair, Critical Care Medicine,
Executive Chair, International Health Services,
Director, OPENPediatrics,
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine,
Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School
Citation:
Randolph A, Zackin B, Daniel D, Burns JP. Characteristics and Outcomes of Children with MIS-C Compared With Severe Acute COVID-19. 3/2021. Online Podcast. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/characteristics-and-outcomes-of-children-with-mis-c-compared-with-severe-acute-covid-19.
This recording is intended to be used as an educational resource for healthcare providers. It is in no way a substitute for the independent decision making and judgment of a qualified healthcare professional. It should not be used to make a diagnosis, or to overrule the advice of a qualified health care provider, nor should it be used to provide advice for emergency medical treatment.
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org

Mar 17, 2021 • 9min
Dressing a Pressure Injury With Basic Wound Care Supplies by S. Hamilton, et al. | OPENPediatrics
This podcast discusses how to assess and provide localized wound care for a pressure injury, and includes a demonstration of how to clean and dress a pressure injury in the low resource setting.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify principles of pressure injury treatment
2. List types of wound care products that may be used to dress a pressure injury wound
3. Demonstrate proper technique for cleaning and dressing a pressure injury wound
Initial Publication Date: 3/17/2021
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

Mar 10, 2021 • 17min
Gastrointestinal Bleeding by M. Manfredi, L. Rubin, K. Schlosser | OPENPediatrics
Listen as Dr. Michael Manfredi reviews how to assess a patient with gastrointestinal bleeding, including how to identify different etiologies, and reviews lab and treatment options.
Initlal publication: March 10, 2021.
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu