The Appendix: Lessons Learned and Where the Pendulum Swings Today

After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to Learn about the history of appendicitis, Know the different modalities to diagnose appendicitis, and Learn about the treatment options for appendicitis. [Recorded 05/12/2023]
Managing Congenital End-stage Heart Disease with Mechanical Circulatory Support and Transplantation

After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to Understand pediatric end-stage heart disease, Discuss the role of surgical aspects of cardiac transplantation in the management of pediatric end-stage heart disease, and Learn about mechanical circulatory support as an adjunct in the management of pediatric end-stage heart disease. [Recorded 4/28/2023]
What does the pediatrician need to know about pediatric colorectal conditions?

After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: 1. Identify the different types of anorectal malformations, 2. Understand the clinical spectrum of Hirschsprung disease, 3. Understand what a newborn might have on presentation or on physical exam which should prompt a surgical referral and discuss what those surgical interventions might be, 4. Understand which types of patients have fecal incontinence and describe the key aspects of medical management of functional constipation. [Recorded 03/03/2023]
Up All Night: Optimizing Human Performance in Residency

After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: Understand the dangers of fatigue, understand techniques to mitigate fatigue, and understand other ways to improve performance. [Reviewed 08/31/2023]
Bleeding and Coagulopathy in Injured Kids

After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: 1) Understand the prognostic significance of elevated INR in injured children, 2) Understand the time frame for the development of coagulopathy, and 3) Describe the potential advantages of whole blood in resuscitation. [Recorded 10/06/2023]
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Past, Present, & Future

After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: 1. Discuss the pathophysiology of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and the historical progression of care, 2. Discuss the evolution of CDH management and current therapeutic and surgical goals and maneuvers, and 3. Discuss future advances and the state of Nicklaus Children’s program. [Recorded 4/19/2024]
Parental Presence in the Operating Room

After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: 1. Describe the importance of perioperative anxiety in the pediatric population and the different therapies available to decrease its impact during induction of Anesthesia, 2. Discuss the potential risks or benefits of parental presence during induction of anesthesia in the operating room, 3. Recognize the importance of adequate screening for parental and child perioperative anxiety levels and the impact during induction of anesthesia, and 4. Analyze the impact parental presence in the operating room has on hospital/care satisfaction surveys and recognize the potential impact these have on hospital funding. [Recorded 10/4/2024]
Why Quality, Why Standards, Why Now

After this Virtual Grand Round, participants should be able to: 1. Learn why healthcare quality is more important than ever, 2. Gain knowledge into sustainable solutions to improve healthcare quality in their organization, 3. Elevate their skills/knowledge to further their own potential in fulfilling the promise of quality & safety in a healthcare setting.. [Recorded 10/25/2024]