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Apr 25, 2019 • 23min

Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol: Infectious Diseases by S. Musiime | OPENPediatrics

This chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol covers infectious diseases. Dr. Stephenson Musiime discusses the risk factors, diagnosis and management of diseases like sepsis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, and more, for both mothers and neonates. By the end of the chapter, participants will be able to: -Define serious bacterial infection of the newborn -Recognize both maternal and infant risk factors -Understand how to diagnose and treat a serious bacterial infection in a neonate Initial publication: April 25, 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
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Apr 24, 2019 • 11min

Bronchiolitis by A. Growdon | OPENPediatrics

Learn about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of bronchiolitis, and how to diagnose and care for affected children. Initial publication: April 24, 2019. 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.
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Apr 24, 2019 • 13min

Asthma by J. Pian, L. Chiel, L. Rubin, A. Erickson | OPENPediatrics

Learn about the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of asthma, and how to diagnose and care for affected children. Initial publication: April 24, 2019. Citation: Pian J, Chiel L, Rubin L, Erickson A, McFee AM, Wolbrink TA. Asthma. 8/2018. OPENPediatrics. Online Course. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/2877/asthma. Video: https://youtu.be/s2WCWIE9TcI. Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/asthma-by-julia-pian-and-laura-chiel-for-openpediatrics. 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.
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Apr 23, 2019 • 42min

NIPPV for Sleep Dysregulated Breathing and Sleep Apnea by U. Katwa, J. Rettig | OPENPediatrics

Listen as Dr. Umakanth Katwa, Director of the Sleep Laboratory at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses the use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for the treatment of sleep apnea and dysregulated breathing in children. Initial publication: April 23, 2019. 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.
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Apr 19, 2019 • 53min

Guidelines for the Mgmt. of Pediatric Severe TBI by P. Kochanek, R. Tasker | OPENPediatrics

Listen as Dr. Patrick Kochanek, outlines new developments appearing in the 3rd edition of “Guidelines for the Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Children”. He covers revisions made to level II and level III treatment recommendations, and how they translate across the companion algorithm. He focuses on neuroimaging, hyperosmolar therapy, analgesics and sedatives, seizure prophylaxis, temperature control/hypothermia, and nutrition. In addition, he highlights the new consensus and evidence based algorithm article that accompanies the new guidelines, for use at the bedside. After listening participants should be able to: •Describe various treatment methods for a range of traumatic brain injury scenarios •Feel comfortable integrating these evidence-based recommendations into their own practice •Understand the changes between the 2nd and 3rd edition of the guidelines •Navigate both the “Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury” and the accompanying algorithm Citation: Kochanek P, Zackin B, Daniel D, Tasker R. Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. 4/2019. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/2908/guidelines-for-the-management-of-pediatric-severe-traumatic-brain-injury. 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
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Apr 11, 2019 • 37min

The Healthy Work Environment Assessment Tool by P. Hickey et al. | OPENPediatrics

Listen as the panelists discuss their research on the health of the work environment. They explain how they applied the Healthy Work Environment Assessment Tool across nursing specialties, and to other healthcare professionals. Initial publication: April 16, 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
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Apr 1, 2019 • 25min

Basics of Pediatric Trauma Assessment and Management by M. Niescierenko, et al. | OPENPediatrics

In this video, Dr. Michelle Niescierenko discusses the leading causes of pediatric trauma, explains the steps of the trauma assessment, and reviews 3 case studies involving pediatric trauma. Initial publication: April 2, 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
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Mar 27, 2019 • 33min

Ad. Substance Use Screening and Brief Intervention Using the CRAFFT by J.Knight et al|OPENPediatrics

Listen as Dr. John Knight, developer of the CRAFFT Adolescent Substance Use Screening Tool, provides information for clinicians hoping to implement the CRAFFT screening tool into their practice. It includes a step-by-step guide to administering the CRAFFT along with training vignettes of clinicians providing counseling for patients at varying levels of risk for substance use disorder. Initial publication: March 28, 2019. 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.
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Mar 21, 2019 • 40min

ECMO Global Trends and Use in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by R. Thiagarajan | OPENPediatrics

Listen as Dr. Ravi Thiagarajan, Chief of the Division of Cardiac Critical Care at Boston Children’s Hospital, and Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, outlines past and present trends in ECMO use across the globe. He also reviews the major challenges faced by ECMO providers today, with a focus on ECMO use during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to: • Describe global trends in ECMO that have developed over time • Understand the most frequent clinical applications of ECMO • Identify common complications that arise during ECMO • Understand how ECMO is utilized during cardiopulmonary resuscitation 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.
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Mar 20, 2019 • 16min

Pulmonary Mechanics in Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation by B. McAlvin | OPENPediatrics

Listen as Dr. Brian McAlvin defines non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, discusses its physiology, and reviews the effects of BiPAP on the lungs. Initial publication: March 20, 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

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