OPENPediatrics

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 Criti...

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...

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 t...

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 an...

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...

In this podcast, the viewer will learn comprehensively about urinary tract infection: how to recognize its risk factors and clinical presentation, how to describe its pathophysiology, and how to appropriately diagnose and care for affected children. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.orgOPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston C...

Learn how to manage tumor lysis syndrome in the hospital. Initial publication: December 17, 2020. 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 o...

Listen as Drs. Archana Patel, Agnieszka Kielian, and Leslie Hayes discuss the clinical management of Status Epilepticus in children outside of the neonatal period. They review the definition of Status Epilepticus, illustrate common clinical scenarios where it may be encountered, and review the medical management with a focus on medications available in resource-limited settings. Initial publicatio...

This special version of the World Shared Practice Forum features speakers from the monthly International PICU COVID-19 Collaborative meeting hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Burns. This is a cutting-edge worldwide online collaboration in which the latest knowledge and best practices relating to COVID-19 are shared among front-line clinicians in real-time. This month, we are featuring two presentations from t...

In this presentation, Dot Beke compares stage I palliation procedures, including the right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit (RVPA) and the modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (mBTS). Recorded on October 25, 2015. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Discuss the history of single ventricle stage I palliation - Compare the right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit (RVPA) versus the modified Blalock Taussig Shun...

Listen as Dr. Ram Emani discusses biventricular repair, and how it benefits pediatric patients with a borderline left heart. Initial publication: November 13, 2020. 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 an...

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Dr. Robert Graham discusses how to assess for signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in the child with complex special healthcare needs. Initial publication: November 6, 2020. 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 Pediatr...

Dr. Roubing Wang reviews the signs and treatment of asthma exacerbation, and explains what to do if your patient progresses to acute respiratory failure. Initial publication: November 11, 2020. 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 Federat...

Listen as Dr. Amit Grover reviews a case study of a child with Pancreatitis, including the patients' symptoms, lab studies, and treatments. Initial publication: November 4, 2020. 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 Pediatri...

In this chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol, Merab Nyishime and Dr. Assumpta Kayinamura Mwali review feeding guidelines for neonates. They cover technique and best-practice methods for feeding, as well as guidance on calculating feeding volumes and advancement. Initial publication: October 28, 2020. Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learni...

This special version of the World Shared Practice Forum features speakers from the monthly International PICU COVID-19 Collaborative meeting hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Burns. This is a cutting-edge worldwide online collaboration in which the latest knowledge and best practices relating to COVID-19 are shared among front-line clinicians in real-time. In this session from September 8, 2020, clinicians re...

Listen as Dr. Robin Newhouse discusses the utilization of Evidence-based Practice Research and Translation models and the application of these models to her extensive research. Initial publication: October 19, 2020. Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration...

In this podcast, Kristen Coffey, Dennis Doherty, and Dr. Laura Weissman outline strategies for preparation, good communication, and accommodation for treating a patient with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the healthcare setting. They also review the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder so that physicians may be best prepared for creating a positive experience for patients and families. Initial...

This video is a part of our Pain Series. In this video, Drs. William Zempsky, Amanda Brandow, and Patricia Kavanagh outline major challenges in the treatment of sickle cell disease and the management of associated pain symptoms. They contrast the differences between acute and chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease and apply understandings of the disease in the context of case studies. Th...

This special version of the World Shared Practice Forum features speakers from the monthly International PICU COVID-19 Collaborative meeting hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Burns. This is a cutting-edge worldwide online collaboration in which the latest knowledge and best practices relating to COVID-19 are shared among front-line clinicians in real-time. In this session from August 1, 2020, Dr. Michael Mina...

Listen as Dr. Kusum Menon discusses the history and science behind corticosteroids and their use in septic shock. She covers the pathophysiology of adrenal function, identifies potential risks and benefits of empiric corticosteroid treatment, and outlines an approach to corticosteroid use in septic shock in children. Initial publication: June 19, 2020. Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPedi...

This episode is an international collaborative conference call hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Burns of Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Featured speakers are Drs. Daniel Barouch, Trevor Duke, and Robinder Khemani, who outline current vaccine developments, oxygen therapy, and ventilation guidelines (respectively) in the time of COVID-19. Initial publication: May 22, 2020. OPENPediatric...

Dr. Karen Choong, Professor of Pediatrics at McMaster University, speaks on how to implement early mobilization in critically ill children. She outlines goals for early mobilization, defines criteria for implementation, and offers tips about how to effectively achieve this in the PICU. Initial publication: April 24, 2020. Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digit...

Listen as Dr. Louise Jakubik discusses mentorship, how it benefits the field of nursing and discusses the development of the Jakubik Mentoring Model. Initial publication: April 17, 2020. 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...