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Pediatric Stroke PLS Course Detail
April 23, 2021
This course addresses pediatric stroke care designed to minimize brain injury and maximize patient functioning. Pediatric health care professionals need to be able to identify, intervene quickly and provide ongoing management for patients who suffer from pediatric stroke.
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Pediatric Drowning PLS Course Detail
February 18, 2021
This course discusses a systematic approach to the rapid assessment and management of the pediatric drowning patient, both in the emergency department and in the pediatric intensive care unit.
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Sepsis PLS Course Detail
November 24, 2020
This course will discuss new consensus definitions around the terms "sepsis," "septic shock," and "severe sepsis."
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Care of the Small Baby PLS Course Detail
October 23, 2020
This course provides an overview of physiological differences and specific care management considerations unique to the small baby.
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Caring for the Perianesthesia Patient PLS Course Detail
August 24, 2020
This course reviews basics of the GI tract, age-specific factors to consider when evaluating pediatric patients, conditions patients may present with, and treatment procedures for abdominal emergencies. Learn more about this course below and see related courses on the Pediatric Learning Solutions PICU Library page.
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Pain Management: Pain Pathophysiology PLS Course Detail
July 27, 2020
This course discusses the symptoms, types, causes, co-morbidities and management strategies associated with anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) seen in the pediatric population.
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The Deadly Triad PLS Course Detail
June 2, 2020
This course discusses the three components of the deadly triad of trauma including manifestations and resuscitation interventions.
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Pediatric Trauma and Preventable Injuries PLS Curriculum Detail
June 2, 2020
This course reviews basics of the GI tract, age-specific factors to consider when evaluating pediatric patients, conditions patients may present with, and treatment procedures for abdominal emergencies. Learn more about this course below and see related courses on the Pediatric Learning Solutions PICU Library page.
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Pediatric Mood Disorders PLS Course Detail
April 20, 2020
This course will review assessment, manifestations, treatment and therapeutic strategies for children with depressive and bipolar disorders. By learning more about mood disorders the pediatric clinician will be better prepared to support the child and family with a mood disorder.
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Abdominal Emergencies PLS Course Detail
March 19, 2020
This course reviews basics of the GI tract, age-specific factors to consider when evaluating pediatric patients, conditions patients may present with, and treatment procedures for abdominal emergencies. Learn more about this course below and see related courses on the Pediatric Learning Solutions PICU Library page.
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Hand Hygiene PLS Course Detail
March 19, 2020
This course reviews proper procedures when using alcohol-based hand rubs and soap and water, based on CDC and WHO recommendations, hand hygiene moments, and identifies how hand hygiene can protect patients and clinicians.
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Kids Rely on Medicaid
February 7, 2020
Medicaid helps our kids lead better lives and was designed with kids in mind.
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Building Effective Teams PLS Course Detail
August 29, 2019
This course will describe an effective ‘team,’ including the structure of a team, development of the team and the roles and responsibilities of the members.
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Status Asthmaticus PLS Course Detail
July 3, 2019
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses of childhood. This course will help learners recognize the presenting signs and symptoms of acute asthma exacerbation and assess the effectiveness of treatment and the patient's readiness to wean.
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Caring for the Pediatric Patient in Shock - PLS Detail Course
June 27, 2019
Shock is a complex process characterized by decreased tissue perfusion resulting in an inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells. Many hospitalized children may be at risk for developing shock. This course helps clinicians recognize and differentiate obstructive, cardiogenic, hypovolemic and distributive shock, explain the management strategies for each type of shock, and follow the pediatric-specific national guidelines for septic shock management.
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Pain Management: Assessment of Pain PLS Course Detail
May 31, 2019
Pain Management: Assessment of Pain discusses assessment as the foundation of pain management. Specifically addressed are the elements of a complete pain assessment, pain intensity scales and the role of critical judgment in managing patients’ pain effectively.
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Thrombocytopenia: ITP and HIT/T PLS Course Detail
May 31, 2019
This course reviews the risk factors, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of two types of thrombocytopenia―immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia/thrombosis (HIT/T).