Hello from Seattle! We are at the PHM National Conference and one of the most popular talks was the "Review of Is it Bacterial or Not? When to use Procalcitonin". It was standing room only. The speakers were kind enough to talk with us today to summarize their talk for anyone who missed it.  Our special guests are Drs. Rusty McCulloh and Marie Wang. There is no CME associated with this episode. 

Review of Is it Bacterial or Not? When to use Procalcitonin talk from PHM Conference

Welcome to the first in a series of podcasts on pediatric hospital medicine. This series was created to keep the busy physician of today informed and up to date on some of the most important diagnoses and issues we face every day in the care of hospitalized children.

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History of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine
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Title of Course: History of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Course Director(s):

Tony R Tarchichi M.D. – Assistant Professor at the Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Group, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Basil Zitelli M.D. Edmund R. McCluskey Professor of Pediatric Medical Education. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Chief, The Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Referral Service. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Sara McIntire M.D. Professor at the Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Group, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC


Disclosure of Course Director(s): No disclosures

Target Audience: This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards

 

Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

•  Review the history of hospitalist medicine.
•Discuss the current state of Pediatric Hospitalist medicine.
•Discuss financial support of Pediatric Hospitalist Programs.
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Released:  10/17/2016,   Reviewed 10/17/2016 , Expire: 10/17/2016

Accreditation Statement:

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of  (1.0)  AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Title: Updates in Urinary Tract Infection Target Audience This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards. Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:                 Review updates in Urinary tract infection (UTI) research.  2.       Review Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) & what the research says about it's connection with UTIs.  3.       Review the urobiome and how it's being used in UTI research.   4.       Review the UTI calculator and its clinical usage.    Faculty:  Planning Committee: Allison Williams MD, — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh   Course Directors: Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp Catherine Forster, MD —  Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine   Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.   Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.   Disclaimer Statement: The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.   Released 4/23/2024,  Expires 4/24/2027   The direct link to the course is provided below: Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Updates in Urinary Tract Infections - PHM Podcast series  https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=25056&dev;=true

Updates in Urinary Tract Infection

Please join us as Drs. Eleanor Sharp and Benjamin Miller "take over" PHM from Pittsburgh for our holiday edition. They interview the long-time host and their partner, Dr. Tony Tarchichi. There is no CME associated with this episode. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year to everyone!

Not So Silent Night - Holiday Episode

Title: Opioid Use Disorders in Pediatrics   Target Audience This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.   Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:                   Review definition and epidemiology of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD).  2.       Review mechanism of action of Opioids.  3.       Review medications for treatment of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) and harm reduction principles.  4.       Review considerations for when and adolescent is admitted to the hospital who happens to have OUD.   Faculty:  Planning Committee: Allison Williams MD, — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh   Course Directors: Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp   Maggie Shang, MD —  Clinical Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.    Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.   Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.   Disclaimer Statement: The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.   Released 12/1/2023,  Expires 12/1/2026   The direct link to the course is provided below:  Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Opioid Use Disorders in Pediatrics - PHM Podcast series  https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/app/learner/loadModule?moduleId=24793&dev;=true

Opioid Use Disorders in Pediatrics

Title: New RSV Monoclonal Antibody and Vaccine Conversation   Target Audience This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards.   Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:  Review how monoclonal antibodies work in fightin disease.  Review Nirsevimab and the ACIP and AAP reccomendations for its use.  Discuss how monoclonal antibodies are different from vaccines and discuss the new RSV vaccines being released.   Faculty:  Planning Committee: Maha Kaissi, MD, MHPE — Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh   Course Directors: Tony R. Tarchichi MD — Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC.) Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Dr. Tarchichi has disclosed he was a member of the Advisory Board for meningococcal vaccine in immunocompromised patient for Sanofi Corp   John Williams, MD —  Professor in the Dept. of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh, Division Director for Pediatric Infectious Disease Division at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).   Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.   Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.   Disclaimer Statement: The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.   Released 8/29/2023,  Expires 8/29/2026   The direct link to the course is provided below: COMING SOON!!

New RSV Monoclonal Antibody and Vaccine Conversation

  This is part of our annual series at the Pediatric Hospital Medicine National Conference where we ask some of the conference attendees to join us to discuss which sessions of the conference they went to and learned. Today we are lucky enough to be joined by Drs. Kishore Vellody, Kathryn Connor, Lingie Chiu, Anna Ogena and Martiza Harper. This episode is not associated with CME, we apologize for any inconvienence associated with that.     Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File    

Review of Is it Bacterial or Not? When to use Procalcitonin talk from PHM Conference

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