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May 23, 2023 • 28min
Innovations in Education and Training in India by E. James, J. O’Hara | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Ebor Jacob James discusses the current state of pediatric critical care in India. Dr. Jacob James describes clinical staffing models, fellowship and accreditation programs, as well as the impact of simulation training in these areas. He also provides background on PediSTARS, the Pediatric Simulation Training And Research Society in India, and describes the impact of the Stop the Bleed Project which provides life-saving training to first responders and non-healthcare professionals. Finally, Dr. Jacob James gives advice for learners interested in a career in medical education.
Upon listening to this presentation, learners will be able to:
- Identify the current state of pediatric critical care training in India
- Describe the impact of pediatric simulation training in India on clinical practice
- Discuss several educational innovations in India including the PediSTARS program and the Stop the Bleed Project
Chapters
01:10 Current state of pediatric critical care training in India
07:21 Growth of simulation-based education and training
16:59 Virtual and distance simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic
22:06 The Stop the Bleed project
24:09 Advice for students interested in a career in medical education
Publication date:
May 23, 2023
Citation:
James EJG, O’Hara JE, Wolbrink TA. Innovations in Education and Training in India. 05/2023. OPENPediatrics. Online Video: https://youtu.be/0nSnxcnWDmY. Podcast: https://on.soundcloud.com/jASqa.
Articles Referenced:
•Bhalala U, Khilnani P. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Training in India: Past, Present, and Future. Front Pediatr. 2018;6:34. Published 2018 Feb 26. doi:10.3389/fped.2018.00034
•Ramachandra G, Deutsch ES, Nadkarni VM. A Road Map for Simulation Based Medical Students Training in Pediatrics: Preparing the Next Generation of Doctors. Indian Pediatr. 2020;57(10):950-956.
•James EJG, Vyasam S, Venkatachalam S, et al. Low-Cost "Telesimulation" Training Improves Real Patient Pediatric Shock Outcomes in India. Front Pediatr. 2022;10:904846. Published 2022 Jul 26. doi:10.3389/fped.2022.904846
•Geethanjali Ramachandra, G.V. Ramana Rao, Shailaja Tetali, Devendar Karabu, Manideep Kanagala, Srinivas Puppala, Rani Janumpally, H.V. Rajanarsing Rao, Brendan Carr, Steven C. Brooks, Vinay Nadkarni, Active bleeding control pilot program in India: Simulation training of the community to stop the bleed and save lives from Road Traffic Injuries, Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, Volume 11, 2021, 100729, ISSN 2213-3984, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2021.100729.
Additional References:
Citation: James EJG, O’Hara JE, Wolbrink TA. Innovations in Education and Training in India. 05/2023. OPENPediatrics. Online Video: https://youtu.be/0nSnxcnWDmY. Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/innovations-in-education-and-training-in-india-by-dr-ebor-jacob-james-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
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May 9, 2023 • 12min
Developmental Milestones by H. Hodges, B. Shagrin | OPENPediatrics
In this presentation, the listener will learn the developmental milestones of a newborn through 5 years of age, including parental guidance and red flags.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of monitoring child development
• Explain the difference between developmental surveillance and developmental screening
• Identify the major milestones from birth to five years of age
AUTHORS
Holly Hodges MD
Fellow, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital
Bianca Shagrin MD
Instructor of Pediatrics
Cambridge Health Alliance
Harvard Medical School
DATES
Initial publication: December 13, 2018
CITATION
Shagrin B, Callas C, McFee A, Fantasia K, Wolbrink T, Hodges H. Developmental Milestones. 12/2018. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3527/developmental-milestones.

May 9, 2023 • 12min
Approach to Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) by J. Fried. B. Harper | OPENPediatrics
In this video, the viewer will learn to define brief resolved unexplained events, recognize the clinical presentation, diagnose and risk stratify a patient and understand the principles of management.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Define brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs)
• Recognize the clinical presentation of BRUE
• Diagnose and risk stratify a patient
• Understand the principles of management
AUTHORS
Jonathan Fried
Harvard Medical School
Beth Harper, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Boston Children's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine
Harvard Medical School
DATES
Initial publication: January 11, 2019
CITATION
Fried J, Harper B, Rubin L, Erickson A, McFee A, Wolbrink T. Approach to Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE). 1/2019. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3538/approach-to-brief-resolved-unexplained-events-brue.

Apr 26, 2023 • 23min
Measuring What Matters in a Multicenter RCT: Partnering With Patients/Families and Policymakers
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Eyal Cohen discusses the design and key findings of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a structured complex care program in Ontario, Canada. He describes implications for clinical practice, opportunities for family partnership in research, and the next steps from this work.
SPEAKERS
Eyal Cohen, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Program Head, Child Health Evaluative Sciences
Staff Physician, Division of Pediatric Medicine
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto
HOST
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc
Pediatrician, Complex Care Service, Division of General Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School
DATES
Initial publication: April 26, 2023
CITATION
Cohen E, Huth K. Measuring What Matters in a Multicenter RCT: Partnering With Patients/Families and Policymakers. 04/2023. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. Links: https://youtu.be/tTimlHM9Oj8, https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/measuring-what-matters-in-a-multicenter-rct-partnering-with-patientsfamilies-and-policymakers.
ARTICLE REFERENCED
Cohen E, Quartarone S, Orkin J, et al. Effectiveness of Structured Care Coordination for Children With Medical Complexity: The Complex Care for Kids Ontario (CCKO) Randomized Clinical Trial [published online ahead of print, 2023 Mar 20]. JAMA Pediatr. 2023;e230115. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.0115 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36939728/
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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 20, 2023 • 26min
The Potential Impact of ChatGPT on Pediatric Critical Care by M. Dean, J. O'Hara | OPENPediatrics
Dr. Michael Dean, a leading pediatric researcher at the University of Utah, dives into the intriguing world of ChatGPT and its potential within pediatric critical care. He explains how ChatGPT works, its applications in medicine, and shares personal insights on its promising features. Dean highlights both the advantages, like aiding clinical documentation, and challenges, such as accuracy and overreliance. He also stresses the importance of using accurate data to mitigate misinformation risks, paving the way for responsible AI integration in healthcare.

Apr 11, 2023 • 9min
Laryngospasm by H. Leahy, J. Wang | OPENPediatrics
Dr. Helena Leahy, an expert in pediatric anesthesiology, dives into the critical issue of laryngospasm, discussing its risk factors and underlying mechanisms. She highlights essential signs and symptoms that healthcare providers should watch for, along with effective diagnostic methods. The focus then shifts to management strategies that can mitigate complications, particularly in children. With her insightful guidance, listeners will learn the crucial steps for prompt treatment in these high-stakes scenarios.

Mar 6, 2023 • 25min
Distraction for Pediatric Painful Procedures by K. Hanrahan | OPENPediatrics
In this Nursing World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Hanrahan shares her research related to distraction for pediatric painful procedures. She reviews why this research is important, how it has benefited the pediatric patient population, and lists tools parents and caregivers can use to help them comfort children during painful tests and procedures.
Following this discussion, participants will be able to:
- Explain the Distraction and Action Tool and how it is used to predict a child’s risk of distress during medical procedures
- Discuss how the research on distraction has impacted clinical practice
- Explain how the Iowa Implementation and Sustainability Framework - Tool is used to successfully implement evidence-based practice in the clinical setting
- List ways to engage parents in distraction techniques for their child
Publication date: March 6, 2023.
Articles Referenced:
Hanrahan K, Kleiber C, Miller BJ, Davis H, McCarthy AM. The Distraction in Action Tool©: Feasibility and Usability in Clinical Settings. J Pediatr Nurs. 2018;41:16-21. (6:06)
Cullen L, Hanrahan K, Edmonds SW, Reisinger HS, Wagner M. Iowa Implementation for Sustainability Framework. Implement Sci. 2022;17(1):1. (11:00)
Citation: Hanrahan K, DeGrazia M, Shields R. Distraction for Pediatric Painful Procedures: Implementing an Evidence-Based Approach. 03/2023. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/distraction-for-pediatric-painful-procedures-by-dr-kirsten-hanrahan-for-openpediatrics.
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

Feb 27, 2023 • 27min
Second International Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of PARDS by R. Khemani
In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Khemani discusses the new Second Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC-2) guidelines, describing important changes from the previous PALICC guidelines and highlighting topics such as non-invasive ventilation, patient self-inflicted lung injury, and strategies for monitoring the breathing of a patient who is receiving invasive mechanical ventilation.
Upon listening to this presentation, learners should be able to:
- Identify the differences between the old PALICC guidelines and new PALICC-2 guidelines
- Define patient self-inflicted lung injury
- Explain new recommendations for monitoring patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation
Publication date: February 28, 2023.
Articles referenced:
Emeriaud G, López-Fernández YM, Iyer NP, et al. Executive Summary of the Second International Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PALICC-2). Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2023;24(2):143-168. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000003147
Khemani RG, Smith LS, Zimmerman JJ, Erickson S; Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference Group. Pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome: definition, incidence, and epidemiology: proceedings from the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2015;16(5 Suppl 1):S23-S40. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000000432
ARDS Definition Task Force, Ranieri VM, Rubenfeld GD, et al. Acute respiratory distress syndrome: the Berlin Definition. JAMA. 2012;307(23):2526-2533. doi:10.1001/jama.2012.5669
Citation: Khemani RG, Daniel D, Burns JP. Second International Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of PARDS. 02/2023. Online Podcast. OPENPediatrics. https://youtu.be/OeakKeoWXUk.
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

Jan 23, 2023 • 23min
Tripledemic: What We Know So Far and What to Expect Going Forward by P. Offit | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Paul Offit discusses the viruses causing the so-called “tripledemic.” Dr. Offit reviews the virulence, transmission, and vaccine potential related to Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). He shares current knowledge about the epidemiology and pediatric vaccination rates related to the Influenza A outbreak. Lastly, Dr. Offit gives an update on COVID-19 in the pediatric population, including details on current variants, the effectiveness and impact of the bivalent vaccines, and what to expect in the future.
Upon listening to this presentation, learners should be able to:
- Describe the surge of RSV infections observed in 2022, with likely causes
- Explain the process of strain selection for the yearly Influenza vaccine
- Summarize available data relating to the efficacy of the bivalent COVID vaccine
Published: January 23, 2023.
Citation: Offit P, Daniel D, Burns JP. Tripledemic: What we know so far and what to expect going forward on RSV, Influenza A, and SARS-CoV-2 in Children. 01/2023. Online Podcast. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/tripledemic-what-we-know-so-far-and-what-to-expect-going-forward-by-dr-paul-offit
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

Jan 19, 2023 • 16min
Laryngeal Cleft by J. Laird-Gion et al. | OPENPediatrics
This podcast discusses the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative considerations for patients undergoing laryngeal cleft repair including: anatomy and pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, pre-operative evaluation, anesthetic management, operative approach, and post-operative care.
Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and pathophysiology of a laryngeal cleft
- List the common symptoms that a patient may exhibit with various types of laryngeal cleft.
- Explain the approach used to diagnose a laryngeal cleft.
- Describe the common preoperative evaluation for laryngeal cleft surgery.
- Explain the anesthetic management plan for repair of type 1 and type II laryngeal clefts.
- Describe the operative approach for repair of type 1 and type II laryngeal clefts.
- Anticipate the post operative considerations following repair of type 1 and type II laryngeal clefts.
Initial Publication: January 19, 2023
Citation: Laird-Gion J, O’Halloran A, Soohey R, Rahbar R, Watters K, Wolbrink TA. Laryngeal Cleft. 01/2023. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. Soundcloud link: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/laryngeal-cleft.
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