OPENPediatrics

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...

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.openpediatr...

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 desi...

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 t...

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...

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 collaborati...

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 p...

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 pod...

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 Soc...

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 Soc...