Medscape InDiscussion: Pediatric Pneumonia

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Listen to Medscape InDiscussion: Pediatric Pneumonia, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/987058). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

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Episodes

Using Biomarkers to Determine Etiology, Predict Disease Course, and Target Therapy in Pediatric Pneumonia

Drs Todd A. Florin and Lilliam Ambroggio discuss biomarkers in pediatric pneumonia, their potential to determine etiology and predict disease course, target therapy, and determine response to therapy. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/987064). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Community-ac...

Sep 12, 2023•28 min

Diagnosing and Treating Complicated Pediatric Pneumonia: Common Missteps and Best Practices

Drs Todd A. Florin and Debra Palazzi discuss complicated pediatric pneumonia: what it is, how to diagnose it, and how to manage it. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/987063). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources SHARPS Collaborative https://sharps.wustl.edu/ Management of Parapneumonic Effusi...

Aug 10, 2023•27 min

The Latest Strategies and Clinical Trials Challenging Long-standing Treatment Approaches for Pediatric Pneumonia

Drs Todd A. Florin and Derek J. Williams discuss the latest treatment strategies for pediatric pneumonia and challenge the long-standing method of treating pneumonia in children with mild disease. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/987061). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Potential Impact...

Jul 12, 2023•27 min

The History, Challenges, and Future Development of Pediatric Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines

Drs Todd A. Florin and Richard Malley discuss the history, challenges, and future directions of pneumococcal vaccination, including expanding serotype coverage and methods of worldwide distribution. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/987060). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Pediatric Pneu...

Jun 07, 2023•30 min

Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasounds: The Role of Lung Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Pneumonia

Drs Todd A. Florin and Russ Horowitz discuss point-of-care lung ultrasound in the diagnosis of pediatric pneumonia and methods for involving patients and parents in the diagnostic process. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/987059). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Focused Assessment With ...

May 04, 2023•30 min

Diagnosing Pediatric Pneumonia: Challenges, Overlapping Clinical Symptoms, and Clinical Prediction Models

Drs. Todd Florin and Mark Neuman delve into the intricate diagnosis of pediatric pneumonia, highlighting the significant overlap of symptoms with other common respiratory conditions. They discuss the unreliability of single clinical signs, emphasizing the utility of clinical prediction rules to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary chest X-ray utilization. The episode also covers the limitations of chest radiography in distinguishing viral from bacterial infections and its inter-rater variability, ultimately promoting a balanced approach to diagnosis and antibiotic stewardship.

May 04, 2023•21 min

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