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video grand rounds

Through Video Grand Rounds, Cook Children's University provides busy physicians an opportunity to receive continuing medical education on a variety of healthcare topics when and where it is convenient. These educational offerings provide an opportunity to learn from experts in pediatric health care and receive CME credit at the same time.

Disclaimer

This is an educational program designed to present scientific information and opinion to health professionals, to stimulate thought, and further investigation. It does not provide advice regarding medical diagnosis or treatment for any individual case. It is not intended for use by the layman. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Cook Children's Health Care System. Mention of products or services does not constitute endorsement.

Instructions

To access Cook Children's Video Grand Rounds, employees should go to Cook Children's University / CHEX.

If you are not an employee of Cook Children's, click one of the video titles listed below.

TitleDescription
CARDIOLOGY: Advances in Pediatric ElectrophysiologyDr. David Bush discusses advances in pediatric electrophysiology and includes implications in patient management.
CARDIOLOGY: Early Diagnosis of Critical Congenital Heart DiseaseDr. Paul Gillette addresses the importance of prenatal and early neonatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease. Approved for 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
CARDIOLOGY: Long-Term Management of the Single Ventricle Patient Dr. David Nelson discusses long- term management of the single ventricle cardiac surgery pediatric patient.
CARDIOLOGY: Sudden Infant Death SyndromeBen Siu, MD, identifies the causes of SIDS and discusses the molecular mechanisms of heart disease and treatment of lethal arrhythmias in pediatrics.
CARDIOLOGY: SyncopeDr. Dzurik addresses diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options for fainting.
ENDOCRINOLOGY: Maternal Gestational Diabetes and ObesityDr. Patrick Catalano discusses maternal metabolic factors that impact obesity and growth in offspring.
ENDOCRINOLOGY: Puberty: Too Early, Too Late, Not at AllDr. Paul Thornton describes the diagnosis and treatment options for precocious puberty.
ETHICS: A Practical Guide to Texas Medical Board ComplaintsEthics credit is provided for this legal presentation by Jordan Parker, JD, who addresses the medical complaint process and how to avoid such entanglements.
ETHICS: Health Literacy: A Patient Safety IssueJoann Sanders, MD, addresses the importance of writing and verbally communicating medical information to patients and their families in words they can understand.
ETHICS: Palliative CareEthics credit is provided for this presentation by Dr. Todd Pearson on the importance and role of pediatric palliative care.
ETHICS: Palliative Care: One Size Fits All-Not!Dr. Melanie Oblender discusses aspects of palliative care unique to pediatric patients.
ETHICS: The Ethics of LanguageDr. Ann Miller addresses the importance of using sensitively crafted language when communicating medical information to patients and their families.
ETHICS: Understanding Why Things Go Wrong: Case StudiesGerald Hickson, MD discusses the magnitude of medical errors and offers recommendations for improvement.
ETHICS: When Families Voice a Religious Objection to TreatmentDr. Ann Miller addresses religious objections to medical treatments and identifies resources in resolving treatment disputes.
ETHICS:Advocacy, Organized Medicine, and Legislative IssuesDr. Gary Floyd addresses the health care delivery crisis in Texas, advocating physician involvement to impact legislative issues.
GASTROENTEROLOGY: Pediatric Intestinal Motility DisordersDr. Bankole Osuntokun discusses the diagnosis and management of pediatric intestinal motility disorders.
GENERAL: Child Passenger SafetySandra Arca, MD, and Sharon Evans, RN, address safety issues for infants and children as passengers in vehicles.
GENERAL: Acute Otitis MediaDr. Stan Block discusses the epidemiology, bacteriology, and treatment for acute otitis media.
GENERAL: Adolescent Menstrual DisordersDr. Patricia Sulak addresses the use of oral contraceptives to treat adolescent menstrual disorders.
GENERAL: Childhood Obesity CrisisDr William Klish from Texas Children's Hospital addresses the crisis in childhood obesity and provides preventative strategies and treatment options.
GENERAL: Gut Microflora, Immunity and ProbioticsDr. Michelle Pietzak addresses the importance,role, and effects of probiotics on the nutrition status of infants and children.
GENERAL: Infant Nutrition ResearchDr. Robert Yetman discusses the advantages of fat blend, nucleotides, and DHA/ARA additives in infant formula.
GENERAL: Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and DevelopmentDr. Heird from Baylor College of Medicine discusses the effects of fatty acids on pediatric development.
GENERAL: Nutritional IssuesDr. Richard Adams utilizes case studies to discuss the nutritional issues of children with special healthcare needs.
GENETICS: Recognizing Metabolic DisordersDr. Alice Basinger discusses the importance of expanded newborn screening in early detection of metabolic disorders and explains treatment strategies.
HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY: Childhood LeukemiaDr. Kenneth Heym reviews the types of childhood leukemias, describes the clinical presentations, and discusses current therapies.
HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY: Why do Histiocytes Cause So Much Trouble?Dr. Kenneth McClain differentiates among various histiocytic syndromes and discusses therapeutic options.
HEMATOLOGY: Immune Thrombocytopenic PurpuraDr. Donald Beam presents the clinical signs and symptoms, treatment plan, and comorbidities of ITP.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE: Pandemic Influenza: Prevention and PreparationDr. Elvin Adams and Dr. Donald Murphey address key concerns about an impending influenza pandemic.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE: What's New in ImmunizationsDr. William Atkinson discusses new developments in the influenza, rotavirus,varicella second dose, HPV, and Tdap vaccines.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Influenza Update: 2007-2008 SeasonDr. Flor de Maria Munoz-Rivas discusses the disease impact and available vaccines for influenza viruses.
NEUROLOGY: Advances in Neuroimaging Functional MRIDr. Zerrin Yetkin discusses latest advances and use of functional MRI in children.
NEUROLOGY: New Anti-Seizure MedicationsDr. Patricia Crumrine reviews the efficacy and use of new anti-seizure medications in children.
NEUROLOGY: Pediatric Epilepsy SurgeryDr. David Donahue and Dr. Saleem Malik present new diagnostic technology available in the operating room for neurophysiologic testing.
NEUROLOGY: Pediatric Head InjuriesDr. Fernando Acosta presents the diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment plan of various pediatric head injuries.
NEUROLOGY: Pediatric NeurosurgeryDr. David Donahue presents pediatric applications and uses for iMRI in the operating room.
PSYCHIATRY: Autistic Spectrum DisordersDr. Joyce Mauk from the Child Study Center in Fort Worth and Dr. Gregory Preston, Cook Children's Health Plan, address autistic spectrum disorders and pervasive developmental disorders.
SURGERY: Liver and Small Bowel TransplantsDr. Mittal addresses indications for liver and small bowel transplants. He also discusses the role of primary care physicians in pre- and post-transplant care.
SURGERY: Sedation Outside the O.R.Dr. Gavin Fine describes different levels of sedation, dosages, side effects, and management of the sedated patient.
SURGERY: Solid Organ Injuries in ChildrenDr. C. Thomas Black describes types and grading of solid organ injuries in children.
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