Critical Care Pediatrics CEU Courses for Respiratory Therapists

This course covers essential antenatal assessments crucial for respiratory therapists, along with strategies for managing high-risk deliveries to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes. Participants are provided with practical insights into navigating critical scenarios and providing expert respiratory support before, during, and after childbirth.

The management of pediatric patients requiring oxygen in acute care settings involves a review of clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based literature, and recommendations specific to this population.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the revised Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS) guidelines from the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC) II. The course reviews critical insights into the updated recommendations and learn how to apply these guidelines effectively in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

The congenital cardiac defects course delves into the anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment of congenital heart abnormalities, highlighting the latest research and advancements in medical care. This course aims to enhance respiratory therapists' understanding and awareness of the complexities and innovations in managing congenital cardiac conditions.

The webinar focuses on the clinical practice guidelines for pediatric patients with tracheostomy in acute care, providing recommended management strategies. It further explores the evaluation and assessment requirements, informed by recent literature findings that contribute to shaping effective care practices.

Heliox therapy is frequently used to treat upper airway obstruction. This introductory course discusses the heliox application in the neonatal and pediatric populations, including evidence-based research on clinical use, procedures, and monitoring.

Breathing and digestion are inextricably linked to swallowing, and difficulty in one system frequently leads to difficulties in other systems as well. This course utilizes a case study format to provide participants with a working knowledge of the inter-relationships between the three systems and an understanding of the interdisciplinary teamwork required for the successful management of children with complex needs in one or more systems.

The fetal lung and cardiovascular development course provides an in-depth exploration of fetal lung and cardiovascular development, shedding light on the intricate processes that shape these critical systems during prenatal life. Through a combination of comprehensive lectures, interactive discussions, and visual aids, participants achieve a better understanding of the anatomical changes that occur within the developing fetus.

This course provides an introductory exploration of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in pediatric patients, covering the different types of SMA and their clinical manifestations. Particular emphasis is placed on respiratory treatment and management strategies specific to SMA.

The lecture dives into the physics of HFJV breaths, evidence-based studies, graphics, and videos used to show the physiological and developmental advantages of jet ventilation.