OPENPediatrics

Listen as Dr. Nadir Yehya, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of biomarkers in critical care research. He covers the specifics of how biomarkers influence endotyping, subphenotyping, and enrichment for critical care trials (with a focus on sepsis and ARDS). He also provides an overview of existing literature in adult and pediatric sepsis and ARDS, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of using biomarkers in research. Initial publication: February 21, 2020. 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

In this chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol, Dr. Aicha Uwamahoro explains the etiology, investigation and treatments for anemia, bleeding, and polycythemia in the neonatal context. Initial publication: February 14, 2020. 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

In this chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol, Dr. Hippolyte Bwiza-Muhire discusses risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia in full term and premature infants, how to assess hyperbilirubinemia on a physical exam and how to initiate laboratory testing to determine, initiate, and manage appropriate treatment for hyperbilirubinemia in the neonate. Initial publication: February 12, 2020. 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

In this chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol, Dr. Lisine Tuyisenge describes the signs of respiratory distress in the newborn, how to identify common causes of respiratory distress, and how to resond and treat common respiratory conditions appropriately. Initial publication: February 4, 2020. 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

Listen as Nancy Braudis reviews the anatomy of the heart, and how heart disease presents in newborns. Initial publication: January 28, 2020. 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 Please note: OPENPediatrics does not support nor control any related videos in the sidebar, these are placed by Youtube. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Listen as Dr. Vinay Nadkarni, Professor and Endowed Chair in Critical Care Medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, discusses boot camps, orientation, and the next steps in the training of critical care fellows. He outlines the development of methodology through the years and points to some trends that we can expect for the future of boot camp training programs. Initial publication: January 21, 2020. 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 Please note: OPENPediatrics does not support nor control any related videos in the sidebar, these are placed by Youtube. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Listen as Ms. Jamie Harris explains the principles of distraction free practice, and how she used them to create the “Red Zone At Home” medication safety initiative, which reduces medication errors in the home setting. Initial publication: January 14, 2020. 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 Please note: OPENPediatrics does not support nor control any related videos in the sidebar, these are placed by Youtube. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

In this video, Kathryn Gustafson demonstrates the Infant Car Seat Tolerance Screen and explains how the screen is used to provide safe motor vehicle transportation for newborns and infants under 6 months old. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After watching this video the viewer should be able to: • Explain the steps of the Infant Car Seat Tolerance Screening • Identify approved car seats that can be used as motor vehicle restraints • Identify whether or not the infant passes the Infant Car Seat Tolerance Screening • List teaching points that parents will need before traveling with their infant AUTHOR(S) Kathryn Gustafson, RN, BSN, CCRN Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Staff Nurse III Boston Children’s Hospital DATES Initial publication: January 24, 2020. Last reviewed: April 13, 2023. CITATION Gustafson K, Marcley S, DeGrazia M. The Infant Car Seat Tolerance Screening. 01/2020. OPENPediatrics. Online Course: https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/4201/the-infant-car-seat-tolerance-screening. Video: https://youtu.be/xhCrlW4IeGg. Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/the-infant-carseat-tolerance-screening-by-kathryn-gustafson. 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

In this podcast, the listener will learn the basic pathophysiology, recognize the clinical presentation, discuss how to diagnose and understand the management of constipation. Initial publication: December 9, 2019. 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

Dr. Josh Nagler discusses all the relevant information needed to successfully perform pediatric orotracheal intubation. He reviews the indications and contraindications for performing an intubation, the relevant anatomy of the upper airway and larynx and the required equipment needed at the bedside. Using simulation and animations, Dr. Nagler describes the proper procedure for intubating a patient and the potential complications and pitfalls that may occur. Finally, he outlines proper aftercare for an intubated patient. Initial publication: December 9, 2019. 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