Large vessel vasculitis
Optional resources American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Rheum2Learn: Musculoskeletal disorders Estimated time: 10–15 min.; case #1 Rheum2Learn 2.0 is a free, case-based online program from the ACR that uses interactive patient cases to build core skills in recognizing and managing rheumatic diseases. Flexible and self-paced, it’s designed for students, residents, and general internists. In this […]
Critique of a qualitative study 1
This journal club session reviews a qualitative longitudinal study on rural palliative care patients’ experiences with telehealth for psychosocial support. The article shows how interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals patients’ lived experiences and changing views of care. The discussion focuses on critically evaluating the qualitative study’s design, methods, and clinical implications. Learning goals Identify the purpose […]
Critique of a qualitative study 1 (Facilitator)
This journal club session reviews a qualitative longitudinal study on rural palliative care patients’ experiences with telehealth for psychosocial support. The article shows how interpretative phenomenological analysis reveals patients’ lived experiences and changing views of care. The discussion focuses on critically evaluating the qualitative study’s design, methods, and clinical implications. Learning goals Identify the purpose […]
Qualitative methods 1
Learning Goals Identify the rationale for using qualitative methods in social work research Develop a qualitative research question and select an appropriate research design Describe the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods in comparison to other research methods Qualitative methods Source Excerpted from Padgett, D.K. (2012). Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Public Health. Los […]
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Dehydration
Dehydration is a common and potentially serious condition encountered in hospitalized pediatric patients. It occurs when there is an imbalance between fluid intake and loss, leading to a deficit in body water. Recognizing and managing dehydration effectively is crucial to prevent significant morbidity and even mortality in children. This guide will cover the common causes, […]
Community-acquired pneumonia
There are >100,000 hospitalizations of patients < 18 years old that can be attributed to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). There is great variation in the care of these patients based on where they present (children’s hospital versus community hospital), with a common issue being over-utilization of antibiotics but also overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Note This guideline […]
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is a critical condition characterized by the heart’s inability to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs, leading to inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiogenic shock in infants and children, tailored for pediatric […]
Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)
Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE) refers to an episode in infants characterized by sudden, brief, and unexplained changes in breathing, color, tone, or responsiveness. If the cause is identified, the event is no longer considered a BRUE. While often alarming to caregivers and clinicians, these events typically resolve spontaneously and are usually not associated with […]
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is an extremely common lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children. Symptoms can include fever, coughing, and signs of lower respiratory tract obstruction such as tachypnea, nasal flaring, belly breathing, retractions, head bobbing, and in young infants, apneas. Epidemiology Bronchiolitis is the most frequent cause of hospitalization for respiratory illness in infants […]