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Listen as Dr. Traube, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine, maps out the landscape of pediatric delirium in the PICU setting. She identifies trends and treatments that contribute to current delirium rates, the associated costs of delirium, and what practices hospitals are adopting to reduce delirium rates. Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:  

• Characterize pediatric delirium cases

• Identify the underlying factors that lead to delirium

• Discuss how sedation management and other ICU exposures can impact

delirium incidence

• Describe the effects of delirium on pediatric outcomes

Initial publication: June 21, 2019.

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 designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

This chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol covers cardiology. Dr. Emmanuel Rusingiza discusses the diagnosis and management of patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants. By the end of this chapter, participants will be able to:

-Identify two presenting symptoms of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

-Identify methods for non-pharmacologic support of an infant with PDA

-Identify methods for pharmacologic treatment of an infant with a PDA

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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 of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

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In this chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol, Merab Nyishime will discuss discharge planning. She outlines the four assessments that should be made when deciding whether to discharge a patient, the danger signs that would prevent discharge, examples of infants that would require rendezvous after discharge, and how to model appropriate caregiver discharge counseling.

Initial publication: June 5, 2019.

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 of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

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Listen as Dr. Anne Hansen, Medical Director of the Neonatal ICU at Boston Children’s Hospital, outlines challenges facing today’s physicians and nurses in Rwanda as they care for newborns. She also introduces a non-electric infant warmer and outlines the benefits of its use in dealing with the challenge of neonatal hypothermia. After viewing this video, participants should be able to:

• Understand current trends and statistics surrounding neonatal care in Rwanda

• Appreciate the challenges facing Rwandan physicians in caring for neonates and track the timeline of protocol development

• Identify the benefits of using the non-electric infant warmer to complement Kangaroo Mother Care

Initial publication: May 23, 2019.

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 of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

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This chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol covers neurology. Dr. Febronie Mushimiyamana discusses treatment, medication, and management of neonatal neurological injury. She focuses on treatments for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, seizures, pain management, and appropriate use of anticonvulsant medication. By the end of the chapter, participants will be able to:

-Identify appropriate temperature for newborns with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)

-Explain the diagnosis and management procedures for seizures

-Identify dangerous side effects of anticonvulsant medications

-Identify treatments for pain associated with minor and major procedures

Initial publication: April 30, 2019.

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 of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

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This chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol covers infectious diseases. Dr. Stephenson Musiime discusses the risk factors, diagnosis and management of diseases like sepsis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, and more, for both mothers and neonates. By the end of the chapter, participants will be able to:

-Define serious bacterial infection of the newborn

-Recognize both maternal and infant risk factors

-Understand how to diagnose and treat a serious bacterial infection in a neonate

Initial publication: April 25, 2019.

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 designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

Learn about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of bronchiolitis, and how to diagnose and care for affected children.

Initial publication: April 24, 2019.

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 of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

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Learn about the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of asthma, and how to diagnose and care for affected children.

Initial publication: April 24, 2019.

Citation: Pian J, Chiel L, Rubin L, Erickson A, McFee AM, Wolbrink TA. Asthma. 8/2018. OPENPediatrics. Online Course. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/2877/asthma. Video: https://youtu.be/s2WCWIE9TcI. Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/asthma-by-julia-pian-and-laura-chiel-for-openpediatrics.

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 of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

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Listen as Dr. Umakanth Katwa, Director of the Sleep Laboratory at

Boston Children's Hospital, discusses the use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for the treatment of sleep apnea and dysregulated breathing in children.

Initial publication: April 23, 2019.

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 of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

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Listen as Dr. Patrick Kochanek, outlines new developments appearing in the 3rd edition of “Guidelines for the Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Children”. He covers revisions made to level II and level III treatment recommendations, and how they translate across the companion algorithm. He focuses on neuroimaging, hyperosmolar therapy, analgesics and sedatives, seizure prophylaxis, temperature control/hypothermia, and nutrition. In addition, he highlights the new consensus and evidence based algorithm article that accompanies the new guidelines, for use at the bedside. After listening participants should be able to:

•Describe various treatment methods for a range of traumatic brain injury scenarios

•Feel comfortable integrating these evidence-based recommendations into their own practice

•Understand the changes between the 2nd and 3rd edition of the guidelines

•Navigate both the “Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury” and the accompanying algorithm

Citation: Kochanek P, Zackin B, Daniel D, Tasker R. Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. 4/2019. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/2908/guidelines-for-the-management-of-pediatric-severe-traumatic-brain-injury.

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 of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access and thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]