In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center, co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee, and attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, shares his perspective on issues relating to COVID-19 vaccination in children. He provides historical perspective on prior pediatric vaccine development efforts, and shares his insights into the appraisal of sc...
Oct 22, 2021•29 min
In this Nursing World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Patricia Dwyer and Ms. Michelle Schuster share their research on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the nursing field. They discuss how to identify symptoms and potential causes of PTSD for nurses. Dr. Patricia Dwyer and Ms. Michelle Schuster also discuss which nursing subspecialties carry a higher risk for PTSD and offer coping strategies for managing symptoms. Learning Objectives • Identify symptoms of PTSD • Recognize which person...
Oct 18, 2021•33 min
This podcast will provide information about the diagnosis and management of child abuse, with a focus on the skeletal and cutaneous manifestations of physical abuse. Initial Publication Date: September 29, 2021 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 pr...
Sep 29, 2021•13 min
In Part Two of this special World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Robert Tasker, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, discusses the journal’s top publication priorities and how those priorities direct what works get published. Dr. Tasker gives his insights on publications that can be followed by clinicians looking to stay up to date on emerging trends and research related to the field of pediatric critical care medicine. After this podcast, listeners will be able t...
Sep 24, 2021•25 min
In this podcast, Dr. Barry Kussman discusses the basic principles and application of cerebral oximetry in pediatric anesthesia. Initial publication date: September 13, 2021. 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 betwe...
Sep 13, 2021•36 min
In Part 1 of this two-part World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Robert Tasker, Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Journal, discusses emerging trends in clinical research along with the research topics he expects to grow in the near future. Dr. Tasker also offers suggestions to improve your manuscript submission and increase the likelihood of your manuscript being accepted for publication. After the podcast, listeners will be able to: -Forecast future trends in research using...
Aug 20, 2021•23 min
This podcast will describe the benefits of breastmilk and the physiology of breastfeeding, discuss ways to counsel new mothers and families about nutrition for their infant, and explore some common breastfeeding challenges and solutions. Initial publication date: August 10, 2021 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 ...
Aug 09, 2021•10 min
In this podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Profita reviews heart failure, including associated signs and symptoms, and indications of worsening heart failure. Initial publication: July 6, 2021. 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 knowled...
Jul 06, 2021•15 min
In this podcast, Dr. Ahmet Uluer reviews the case study of a patient with hemoptysis, discussing the patients' symptoms, physical assessment, lab studies, and treatment. Publication Date: June 28, 2021. 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 th...
Jun 28, 2021•21 min
In this World Shared Practice Forum video, Dr. Darren Orbach discusses the anatomy, development, and management of Vein of Galen Malformations. Dr. Orbach discusses the use of radiographic imaging in outlining the progressions and outcomes associated with the disease, as well as the cutting-edge treatment approaches being used and studied today. Initial publication date: June 21, 2021. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for hea...
Jun 18, 2021•48 min
In this video, Dr. Vassilios Bezzerides reviews the case of a patient with tachyarrhythmia, including management and treatment strategies. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon viewing this presentation, participants will: • Discuss the framework for managing pediatric patients with tachyarrhythmias. • Describe the important diagnostic steps in evaluating tachyarrhythmias. • Explain the management options for narrow tachyarrhythmias. • Identify basic mechanisms of supraventricular tachycardias. Initial Publi...
May 24, 2021•11 min
Dr. Castañeda was a pioneer in Congenital Heart Disease surgery who changed the lives of thousands of patients and families and trained medical professionals around the world. Listen as Dr. Castañeda discusses the history of the field of cardiac surgery. This presentation includes a special tribute to Dr. Castañeda by Dr. Pedro del Nido of Boston Children's Hospital. Upon completing this presentation, participants will: - Understand one physician’s professional path that led him to a career in c...
May 20, 2021•54 min
In this podcast, Susan Hamilton demonstrates how to insert a post-pyloric tube, including how to measure the tube and confirm correct placement. Initial Publication: May 10, 2021 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 ...
May 10, 2021•10 min
In this podcast, Toni Imprescia demonstrates how to assemble an epinephrine Bristojet device, and how to draw up patient specific doses from the Bristojet using a stopcock. 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 betwee...
May 03, 2021•3 min
In this podcast, Dr. Beverly Chang reviews proper supine, prone and lateral positioning techniques of adults and infants in the operating room. Initial publication: April 30, 2021 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Incidents & Risk Factors 3:05 Extremity Positioning 4:46 Adult Positioning Demonstration 8:00 Pediatric Positioning Demonstration Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's...
Apr 29, 2021•11 min
In this podcast, Dr. Robert Kacmarek, PhD, RRT, Director of Respiratory Care at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School, gives an overview of patient-ventilator synchrony. He was a true leader in the field of respiratory care, with an extensive legacy of contributions to both education and research. This video includes a special tribute to Dr. Kacmarek by Dr. John Arnold of Boston Children's Hospital. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.or...
Apr 23, 2021•45 min
This video offers a review of the normal embryologic development of the female reproductive tract; the embryologic errors underlying non-obstructive uterine anomalies and the conditions associated with and fertility implications of these anomalies; and the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and management of obstructive anomalies. Initial publication: April 16, 2021 Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponso...
Apr 15, 2021•21 min
In this podcast, the listener will learn the fundamentals of identifying and treating pneumonia in infants and children. 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 c...
Mar 26, 2021•14 min
Listen as Dr. Adrienne Randolph discusses the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes observed in pediatric patients diagnosed with Severe Acute COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). She shares insights into patient features that can help distinguish between these conditions, potentially facilitating the delivery of timely and effective therapies. After this podcast, listeners will be able to: • Contrast the key clinical characteristics of children and ...
Mar 22, 2021•25 min
This podcast discusses how to assess and provide localized wound care for a pressure injury, and includes a demonstration of how to clean and dress a pressure injury in the low resource setting. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify principles of pressure injury treatment 2. List types of wound care products that may be used to dress a pressure injury wound 3. Demonstrate proper technique for cleaning and dressing a pressure injury wound Initial Publication Date: 3/17/2021 Please visit: http://www.op...
Mar 17, 2021•9 min
Listen as Dr. Michael Manfredi reviews how to assess a patient with gastrointestinal bleeding, including how to identify different etiologies, and reviews lab and treatment options. Initlal publication: March 10, 2021. 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 p...
Mar 10, 2021•17 min
By the end of this podcast, the viewer will be able to understand the basic pathophysiology of diarrhea, describe the clinical presentation in a pediatric patient, develop a diagnosis for a child with diarrhea, and explain the management of diarrhea in children. Initial Publication Date: March 3, 2021. 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 ...
Mar 03, 2021•13 min
In this edition of the World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Petter Brodin, Consultant in Pediatric Immunology at the Karolinska Institute, discusses new and emerging knowledge regarding the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection. He also provides perspective on the immunology of the COVID-19 vaccine response, as well as the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). After this podcast, listeners will be able to: • Discuss the current understanding of COVID-19 immunology • Unders...
Feb 22, 2021•22 min
Listen as Dr. Gary Dhillon presents on Long QT syndrome and pearls for anesthesiologists and intensivists. Initial publication: February 9, 2021. 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 ...
Feb 08, 2021•18 min
Listen as Dr. Gary Dhillon discusses Brugada syndrome and pearls for the anesthesiologist and intensivist. Initial publication: February 9, 2021. 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 ...
Feb 08, 2021•12 min
Listen as Dr. Gary Dhillon reviews Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and pearls for the anesthesiologist and intensivist. Initial publication: February 9, 2021. 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...
Feb 08, 2021•12 min
In this podcast, Dr. Rick Malley, Senior Physician in Pediatrics at the Boston Children's Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases, discusses the current research on COVID-19 vaccination efforts. He discusses the safety and efficacy of the currently-approved vaccines developed by Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca, as well as some upcoming vaccines. He discusses the impact on the transmission of the virus and outlines some of the controversies and gaps of knowledge still present in research, as we...
Jan 25, 2021•27 min
Listeners will learn how this team supported and educated frontline staff about how to provide safe care of themselves, patients, and families during the COVID-19 crisis. Initial publication: January 15, 2021. 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 th...
Jan 15, 2021•18 min
Dr. Anjuli Sinha reviews how to perform a differential diagnosis in a hypoxic patient with congenital heart disease, and reviews a case study on how to recognize and treat shunt thrombosis. Initial Publication: January 8, 2021. 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 ...
Jan 08, 2021•13 min
In this module, we will discuss identification, assessment, and management of a febrile, neutropenic pediatric oncology patient. Initial publication: January 6, 2021. 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 ...
Jan 06, 2021•14 min
