OPENPediatrics
The OPENPediatrics collection features selections from the OPENPediatrics website that are relevant to the scope of Resource Central.
Respiratory Assessment
2017
· OPENPediatrics
This 28-minute video explains how healthcare workers should assess and monitor a patient's breathing. It describes the importance of hand hygiene and barrier precautions. The …
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Recognizing Respiratory Distress
2016
· OPENPediatrics
This 17-minute video explains how to recognize respiratory distress in infants and children. It describes signs like fast breathing (tachypnea), nasal flaring, retractions, grunting, see-saw …
Pulmonary Mechanics in Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
2019
· OPENPediatrics
This video explains non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV), including CPAP and BiPAP. It describes how these methods help patients breathe without intubation, reducing risks like …
Pre-Intubation Checklist
2019
· OPENPediatrics
This video explains the steps to prepare for intubating a patient at Children's Hospital Boston. It describes assigning roles to medical staff, assessing the patient's …
Non-Invasive Ventilation: Practical Issues
2016
· OPENPediatrics
This video explains non-invasive ventilator support for critically ill children. It describes the basic concepts and practical considerations of using this technology, emphasizing that it …
Non-Invasive Ventilation: Complications
2016
· OPENPediatrics
The video explains complications of non-invasive ventilation in critically ill children. It describes issues like skin breakdown, gastric distension, and aspiration risks with different mask …
Neonatal Tracheal Intubation
2017
· OPENPediatrics
This video explains how to perform orotracheal intubation in newborns. It describes when and why the procedure is needed, as well as when it should …
Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning
2017
· OPENPediatrics
This video addresses nasopharyngeal suctioning to improve everyday knowledge and disaster preparedness and response capabilities of healthcare providers. Includes just in time training on how …
Medications for Rapid Sequence Induction
2015
· OPENPediatrics
This video addresses rapid sequence induction for emergent intubation to improve skill and knowledge of healthcare providers caring for critically ill children. Topics include the …
Interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
2018
· OPENPediatrics
This video explains how to analyze blood gases to understand a patient's oxygen and acid-base balance. It describes four conditions: metabolic alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, respiratory …