OPENPediatrics

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Robert Tasker discusses highlights from his first year as Editor-in-Chief of the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Journal. Dr. Tasker shares his views on some of the most active areas of research and discussion in the field of pediatric critical care medicine in 2021, along with an in-depth look at reach and impact data for a number of the most wide...

Hector Wong, MD, Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, passed away unexpectedly in January 2022. Dr. Wong was known as a brilliant scientist, mentor, and leader who dedicated his career to pediatric critical care research and fighting pediatric sepsis. He spent the majority of his career caring for patients and their families at Cincinnati Chi...

Dr. John Downes was a pioneer in the fields of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine who changed the lives of thousands. He will always be remembered as a devoted clinician and visionary leader. In this podcast, Dr. Robert Berg, Division Chief and Russell C. Raphaely Endowed Chair in Critical Care Medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, remarks on the career and accomplishments of Dr....

This podcast will provide information about the impact of immunizations on disease incidence, how immunizations work, and the recommended immunization schedule for children. Learning Objectives: - Understand the impact of childhood immunizations on disease incidence and morbidity - Describe how immunizations work - Explain which immunizations are given at each well-child visit. - Recognize special...

In part 2 of this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Paul Offit, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Disease and the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, updates listeners on the latest data in the field of COVID vaccination. He summarizes results from Pfizer’s phase 3 vaccine trial involving 5- to 11-year olds, and discusses...

In this podcast, Dr. Armstrong reviews how to identify and treat a leaking or dislodged gastrostomy tube (G-tube), which are two of the most common G-tube complications. Initial publication date: December 7, 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 wit...

In this podcast, Dr. Lindsey Armstrong reviews the different types of gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) and discusses the clinical situations in which each would be used. Initial publication date: December 2, 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 w...

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Martin Kneyber, Chief of the Division of Paediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Beatrix Children’s Hospital, provides an insightful overview of the current state of thinking regarding the concepts of mechanical power and driving pressure in adult and pediatric mechanical ventilation. He provides his perspective on current evidence-based best pract...

In this podcast, Dr. Kate Douglas describes the best practices for effectively working with interpreters in the clinical setting. Initial publication: November 11, 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 Intensiv...

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 perspect...

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 strate...

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 collaboratio...

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 re...

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 Pediat...

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...

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 c...

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 o...

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 t...

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 visi...

In this podcast, Dr. Vassilios Bezzerides reviews the case of a patient with tachyarrhythmia, including management and treatment strategies. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • 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 mechani...

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 presentat...

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 P...

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 Pediatr...

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 a...

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. K...