Have you ever wondered what the list of numbers in a blood gas means? Join Dr. Laura Ortmann, pediatric intensivist, as she teaches you about arterial blood gases, how to analyze them, and what they mean in the care of your patients! #ABG #aterialbloodgas #PICU #CICU
At Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, we offer a Nurse Residency program for new graduate nurses. We are proud to introduce a new podcast series with a panel of former nurse residents where they talk about tips and tricks for the new nurse. Join Austin Derby, Erica Thorn, and Kacie Baber as they share stories to help you feel successful as you start your nursing career!
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the Cardiac Lesion Transposition of the Great Arteries or TGA.
At Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, we offer a Nurse Residency program for new graduate nurses. We are proud to introduce a new podcast series with a panel of former nurse residents where they talk about tips and tricks for the new nurse. Join Austin Derby, Erica Thorn, and Kacie Baber as they share stories to help you feel successful as you start your nursing career!
Join Madeline Quinn, Clinical Nurse Educator in the PICU at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center as she talks with Jonathan Bartels, the creator of The Pause. The Pause is a deliberate practice utilized after a patient death. The Pause has been a meaningful process within our institution, and we hope that you find some meaning in this conversation to spread the movement or to focus on the importance of self-care when dealing with emotionally challenging patient care scenarios. You can find out...
Join pediatric nephrologist, Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett as she introduces the fourth episode in this series and talks about Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy or CRRT. Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett is the Medical Director of Dialysis at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professi...
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the Cardiac Lesion, Coarctation of the Aorta. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a ...
Join pediatric nephrologist, Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett as she introduces the third episode in this series and talks about peritoneal dialysis. Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett is the Medical Director of Dialysis at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
In this unique episode of the cardiac lesion series, pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS). This is the second part of a two-part episode and in part two, she talks about management of LOCS. References are: Parr G, Blackstone E, Kirklin J. Cardiac performance and mortality early after intracardiac surgery in infants and young children. Circulation 1975; 51:867-874. Wernovsky G, Sypij D, Jonas R, et al. Postoperative course and hemodynamic profile ...
In this unique episode of the cardiac lesion series, pediatric intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS). This is a two-part episode and in part one, she talks about defining LCOS and how to monitor for it. References are: Parr G, Blackstone E, Kirklin J. Cardiac performance and mortality early after intracardiac surgery in infants and young children. Circulation 1975; 51:867-874. Wernovsky G, Sypij D, Jonas R, et al. Postoperative course and hemodynamic profil...
Join pediatric nephrologist, Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett as she introduces the second episode in this series and talks about hemodialysis. Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett is the Medical Director of Dialysis at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis o...
We are excited to introduce a new series on the renal system. Join pediatric nephrologist, Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett as she introduces the first episode in this series and talks about the function of the kidney and indications for dialysis. Dr. Melissa Muff-Luett is the Medical Director of Dialysis at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center...
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the Cardiac Lesion Ventricular Septal Defect or VSD. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended t...
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the Cardiac Lesion Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast i...
We welcome back Dr. Sean Akers, clinical psychologist, and Amanda Adams, patient relations coordinator, as they explore the concept of change. Change is something that is a part of life, but our job is to learn how to recover amidst the change. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatmen...
In this unique episode of the cardiac lesion series, pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the arrythmia junctional ectopic tachycardia or JET. She defines JET, how to prevent it, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it when it occurs. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or tre...
Dr. Sean Akers, clinical psychologist, and Amanda Adams, patient relations manager, delve further into the concepts of wellness by inviting two guests, Jerica Harty and Bobbi Hohman, to weigh in on how they find balance and get through their day as PICU RNs. Jerica Harty is a clinical supervisor and charge nurse in the PICU and Bobbi Hohman is a bedside nurse in the PICU. Both nurses describe their struggles and tips and tricks for wellness in practice. The information provided in this podcast i...
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the Cardiac Lesion Atrial Septal Defect or ASD. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended to be ...
Join Rhea Weber, Physical Therapist, Madeline Brown, Occupational Therapist, and Bobbi Hohman, Quality Educator, at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center discuss the Back on Track Program. The Back on Track Program is an initiative for early mobility in the intensive care units at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. Learn tips for promoting a culture of early mobility and the goals for this program. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training ...
Join two of the members of the Lavender Committee in the PICU and CCU, Olivia Kelly and Amanda Shapland, as they describe a new practice after a difficult patient situation or death, known as The Pause. They help to describe some of the meaning behind this initiative and provide an example of what The Pause might look like. The Idea behind The Pause started in the Emergency Department at the University of Virginia Medical Center with the help of Jonathan Bartels. You can find out more about The ...
What is keeping you up at night and what are you doing about it? How do you let difficult situations fester in your own mind? In this episode, Dr. Sean Akers, clinical psychologist, and Amanda Adams, manager, patient relations, help introduce tips for work/life balance, and how to create a separation from work when you deal with difficult situations or have a stressful work life. They offer a new definition for insanity and the importance of setting limits and boundaries so that you can still be...
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the stage three palliation, commonly referred to as the Fontan Procedure, as part three of a three-episode series discussing the single ventricle pathway. Dr. Ortmann describes the inter-stage period between the Glenn and the Fontan, th...
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the stage two palliation, commonly referred to as the Glenn Procedure, as part two of a three-episode series discussing the single ventricle pathway. Dr. Ortmann describes the inter-stage period between the Norwood and the Glenn, the su...
This episode of Healing Hearts focuses on the Norwood Procedure, the first stage of palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Dr. Ortmann explains the background of HLHS, the surgical components including DKS and shunt options (BT vs. Sano), and the crucial post-operative intensive care. She covers risks like low cardiac output, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and provides a detailed guide to managing blood saturations and potential bleeding in these high-risk single ventricle patients.
How do we adapt when those around us respond to stress differently? How do we deal with difficult situations or people? In this episode, Dr. Sean Akers, clinical psychologist, and Amanda Adams, patient relations coordinator, delve into difficult situations and how to deal with people who are angry or frustrated. They empower you to develop your own emotional baseline and expectations before dealing with the difficult situations. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and i...
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the Cardiac Lesion Atrioventricular(AV)Canal.
In part one of Pediatric ICU Delirium, pediatric intensivist, Dr. Alison Miller, describes the basic definition of pediatric delirium and its clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Each patient is unique and information provide...
What was the hardest day you had and what did you do about it? How do you get through your day? Dr. Sean Akers, clinical psychologist, and Amanda Adams, patient relations coordinator, delve into resiliency and how clinical providers can adapt and change to deal with stress in the healthcare workplace. In this episode, they discuss self-care for the providers that take care of others and the importance of asking for help. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intend...
In the cardiac lesion series, pediatric intensivist, Dr. Laura Ortmann, describes the background of the cardiac lesion, what it looks like clinically, the most common complications post-operatively, and how the lesion is managed. In this episode, she will discuss the Tetralogy of Fallot. The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Hospital & Medical Center personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for profes...
