OPENPediatrics Courses

Ethics in the NICU - Principles, Methods, & Application

Explore fundamental principles and approaches for ethical decision-making in neonatal intensive care units, presented by Dr. Mark Mercurio. Gain insights into surrogate decisions, informed consent, and moral agency.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ethical Considerations in Organ Donation

Explore ethical dilemmas in pediatric organ donation, focusing on brain death, decision-making processes, and the impact on saving lives. Gain insights into global donation rates and legal considerations.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Past, Present, and Future of PCCM with Dr. Kochanek for OPENPediatrics

Explore the evolution and future of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with Dr. Kochanek, covering key articles, journal growth, submission processes, and emerging trends in the field.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Past, Present, and Future of Cardiac Intensive Care - Dr. David Wessel for OPENPediatrics

Dr. Wessel explores cardiac intensive care's evolution, current practices, and future directions, highlighting key advancements, challenges, and paradigm shifts in specialized pediatric cardiac care.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pain and Sedation Assessment and Management

Learn effective techniques for assessing and managing pain and sedation in pediatric patients, covering both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, assessment tools, and withdrawal considerations.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nursing Practices and Evidence-Based Research

Explore evidence-based practice and nursing research from a global perspective, focusing on pediatric care. Learn about supporting nurses in research and implementing complementary care strategies.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sepsis in the Critically Ill Child

Comprehensive overview of sepsis in critically ill children, covering prevention, diagnosis, management, and future research directions. Valuable for pediatric healthcare professionals.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nursing World Shared Practice Forum - RESTORE Protocol with Martha Curley, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dr. Curley discusses the RESTORE Protocol for managing sedation in pediatric patients on mechanical ventilation, its development, implementation, and impact on patient outcomes, emphasizing safe nurse-led sedation management.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Response to Updates in Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Robert Tasker

Dr. Tasker discusses updates in traumatic brain injury management, focusing on guidelines, targets, and interventions like hypothermia and intracranial pressure monitoring in pediatric neurocritical care.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PICU Outcomes and Outcome Predictions

Explore historical perspectives and frameworks for evaluating outcomes research in pediatric critical care, including severity of illness scores, mortality risk prediction, and morbidity assessment methods.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Practice Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education

Explore critical care nurse education standards, methodology, data collection, and implications for improving patient outcomes and nursing practice globally.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Post Operative Hypospadias and Epispadias Care

Comprehensive guide on post-operative care for hypospadias and epispadias, covering pain management, infection prevention, nutrition, and catheter care. Essential for pediatric healthcare providers.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Distraction for Pediatric Painful Procedures

Dr. Hanrahan discusses research on distraction techniques for pediatric painful procedures, exploring tools to predict distress, impact on clinical practice, and strategies for engaging parents in comforting children during medical tests.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Utilizing Mindfulness as a Stress Reduction Tool

Explore mindfulness techniques and Reiki for stress reduction in healthcare settings, learning practical methods to benefit both nurses and patients.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Non-Transplant Options in Pediatric Acute Liver Failure

Dr. Akash Deep discusses management strategies and emerging trends for pediatric acute liver failure, focusing on non-transplant options, toxicity management, and future treatment pathways.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video