OPENPediatrics Courses

Physiology & Management of Heart Failure in the ICU with Dr. Schwartz

Comprehensive overview of acute and chronic heart failure management in ICU settings, focusing on physiological aspects and treatment strategies for critically ill patients.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Endotracheal Suctioning: What Do We Really Know?

Explore evidence-based practices for endotracheal suctioning in pediatric intensive care, presented by an expert at a global congress. Learn current knowledge and best techniques for this critical procedure.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Effective Nutritional Therapy

Explore optimal nutritional therapy practices, including prescription methods, delivery routes, and maintenance strategies for critically ill children in various healthcare settings.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Current Understanding of Acute Lung Injury - World Shared Practice Forum

Dr. Slutsky discusses current understanding of acute lung injury, covering research in respiratory failure, ventilation techniques, and the impact of mechanical ventilation on lung injury and organ failure.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Concepts of Recruitment and Their Application in the Newborn

Explore key concepts of alveolar recruitment, including opening/closing pressures, superimposed pressure, and time dependence, with applications to newborn lung aeration and diffuse alveolar diseases.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tight Glycemic Control with Dr. Michael Agus

Dr. Michael Agus discusses tight glycemic control in pediatric critical care, exploring its biological rationale, historical use, and potential benefits for critically ill children after cardiac surgery.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Therapies When Conventional Ventilation Fails

Explore advanced respiratory therapies including prone positioning, high frequency oscillatory ventilation, and surfactant administration for critically ill children when conventional ventilation is insufficient.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Burden of Sepsis in Children

Explore global challenges in preventing and treating pediatric sepsis with insights from Dr. Tex Kissoon, former WFPICCS president, in this informative 42-minute presentation.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Clinical Effectiveness Committee - A Catalyst for Improving Care

Explore the implementation and effectiveness of Medical Emergency Teams (MET) in clinical practice, focusing on their role in enhancing patient care outcomes and overall healthcare quality.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Arterial Line Placement

Comprehensive guide on arterial line placement, covering indications, contraindications, equipment, and techniques. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance skills in continuous blood pressure monitoring.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improved Survival in Congenital Heart Disease

Explores advancements in congenital heart disease treatment, focusing on improved survival rates, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and long-term quality of life for patients. Discusses challenges in adult congenital heart disease management.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ARDS- Identifying by Genotype

Explore genotype's role in ARDS identification, discussing definitions of genotype, phenotype, and endotype. Examine genetic studies and their potential for operationalizing ARDS diagnosis through genotyping.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Addressing Child Survival Globally

Explore global child survival strategies, Millennium Development Goals progress, and future challenges with expert Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta. Gain insights on international efforts to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health worldwide.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Disasters and Child Mental Health

Experts discuss the impact of disasters on children's mental health, focusing on underserved communities, and explore best practices for treatment and prevention of mental illness in children.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pre-Sedation Assessment Phase

Comprehensive guide to patient selection and risk assessment for pediatric sedation, covering sedation levels, patient factors, provider skills, equipment needs, and medication planning for safe procedures.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video