OPENPediatrics Courses

Feeding the Critically Ill Child

Comprehensive overview of nutrition for critically ill pediatric patients, covering assessment methods, challenges, and strategies to optimize nutrient delivery in intensive care settings.

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

Pediatric Primary Palliative Care

Comprehensive overview of pediatric palliative care, emphasizing the crucial role of primary caregivers in providing support and guidance to families with critically ill children.

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

Palliative Care Clinical Vignette

Actors demonstrate challenges and approaches in palliative care through clinical scenarios, focusing on advanced care conversations, planning, and patient interviews.

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

Interpreting Arterial Blood Gases - ABGs

Comprehensive guide to interpreting arterial blood gases, covering normal ranges, acid-base imbalances, and case studies. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance diagnostic skills in critical care settings.

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

Becoming a Successful Nurse Director

Explore key characteristics of successful nurse directors, focusing on strategies to achieve high employee satisfaction based on research findings and practical insights.

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

Initial Excision and Closure of Acute Burns

Comprehensive guide on acute burn management, covering evaluation, surgical preparation, excision techniques, donor site care, and graft fixation for healthcare professionals treating critically ill children.

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

Landmark Articles in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia

Dr. Barash explores pivotal anesthesia literature in pediatrics, covering game-changing concepts, echocardiographic analysis, and inhalation research, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals.

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

Translating Evidence into Practice - The Johns Hopkins Nursing Experience

Dr. White discusses Johns Hopkins' Evidence-based Practice model, its impact on nursing care and patient outcomes, and strategies for creating an evidence-based environment in healthcare settings.

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

Cardiac RESTORE - Protocolized Sedation and Weaning for Pediatric Patients

Explore Cardiac RESTORE, an innovative protocol for weaning pediatric Cardiac ICU patients from pain and sedation medications, reducing exposure while managing withdrawal symptoms effectively.

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

Pediatric Sepsis - A Diagnosis That Could Save a Life

Explore recent developments in pediatric sepsis diagnosis, including impact, definition changes, identification across age groups, and differences from adult criteria.

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

Biomarkers and Enrichment for Sepsis Trials

Explore biomarkers and enrichment strategies for sepsis trials, focusing on the PERSEVERE risk model and its application in clinical research and patient stratification.

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

Understanding Pathogen Biology - Key New Therapies

Explore pathogen biology and innovative therapies for sepsis, focusing on Staphylococcus aureus α-toxin and its interaction with ADAM10, offering insights into targeted interventions for improved patient outcomes.

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

The Development and Evolution of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Explore the evolution of pediatric critical care through historical milestones, influential figures, and technological advancements in respiratory therapy and intensive care practices.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Global Health Nursing - Building Partnerships Worldwide

Experienced nurses share insights on global health partnerships, discussing effective collaboration strategies and models for international nursing in resource-limited settings.

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

Helping Families Decide Best at the Worst Times

Strategies for effective communication with families during critical decision-making, focusing on emotional states and the Polyvagal Theory to improve healthcare outcomes.

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