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In this video, Dr. Diane Gashumba introduces the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol online course, and Francois Biziyaremye presents the key aspects in routine care of the well newborn.
Initial publication: March 9, 2018.
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Quick Concepts are short videos that describe a key physiological or theoretical concept, or demonstrate a brief procedure.
In this video, Susan Hamilton, RN, demonstrates how to clean and dress a pressure injury.
Initial publication: March 8, 2018.
Quick Concepts are short videos that describe a key physiological or theoretical concept, or demonstrate a brief procedure.
In this video, Mary-Jeanne Manning demonstrates how to correctly position an immobilized or limited mobility patient to preserve skin integrity.
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Patient's leg positioning during intraosseous line placement. The leg is supported with a towel roll.
Last reviewed: March 7, 2018.
In this video, Dr. Samuel Rice-Townsend and Dr. Christopher Weldon review the procedural steps to performing Thoracentesis as well as reviewing indications, contraindications and risk factors for patients experiencing tension hydro, hemo, or pneumothorax.
Initial publication: March 5,
In this video, Denise Casey discusses therapeutic hypothermia in the treatment of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.
Initial publication: March 1, 2018.
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Learn to recognize and manage status epilepticus on the pediatric ward.
Initial publication: February 27, 2018.
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In this video, Dr. Nilesh Mehta, Director of Critical Care Nutrition and Associate Medical Director of Critical Care at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses the current state of nutrition of pediatric patients in the ICU.
Initial publication: February 23, 2018.
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Animation showing how to suction a tracheostomy tube.
Last reviewed: February 21, 2018.
Quick Concepts are short videos that describe a key physiological or theoretical concept, or demonstrate a brief procedure.
In this video, Craig Smallwood demonstrates administration of inhaled medications via nebulizers.
Initial publication: February 13, 2018.
This lecture will review common tracheostomy related problems and outline initial management steps in a case-based fashion. Please note, this is not a comprehensive course on advance tracheostomy troubleshooting, and never be afraid to ask for help when managing a difficult airway.
The Tracheostomy Care Manual is a document with graphic depictions of basic tracheostomy care and troubleshooting.
Initial publication: February 2, 2018.
In this video, Dr. Rana Chakraborty discusses the challenges of HIV management in youth in the United States and around the world. For supplemental reading, please click here
In this final module, to test the learner’s knowledge, Dr. Barbara Philipp asks 25 questions and provides the correct answers.
Initial publication: January 25, 2018.
In this module, Dr. Philipp reviews the definition and benefits of rooming-in.
Initial publication: January 23, 2018.
Mary Foley describes an infant’s ability to self attach to the breast, components of a good latch, and biological nurturing, also known as laid back breastfeeding.
Initial publication: January 23, 2018.
Mary Foley explains why hand expression is important and teaches how to hand express.
Initial publication: January 22, 2018.
Mary Foley reviews the anatomy of the breast and how lactation works.
Initial publication: January 22, 2018.
In this module, Dr. Philipp discusses how to answer the question, “Is it safe to breastfeed if a mother is taking a certain medication?”
Initial publication: January 18, 2018.
In this module, Dr. Barbara L. Philipp discusses four Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative topics: training, pacifiers, the NICU, and exclusivity.
Initial publication: January 17, 2018.