Update on Selected Infections John S. Bradley, M.D. and Stephen C. Eppes, M.D. Recognize potential complications of MRSA infections. Provide appropriate therapy for patients with mild, moderate, and invasive MRSA infections. Recommend effective strategies for the prevention of recurrent infection with MRSA. Identify appropriate candidates for antiviral influenza treatment or prophylaxis. Administer the trivalent (TIV) and live attenuated (LAIV) influenza vaccines according to their indications and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Diarrhea/Peanut Allergy William J. Cochran, M.D. and A. Wesley Burks, M.D. Determine whether diarrhea is osmotic or secretory. Differentiate between infectious, malabsorptive, immune-mediated, and inflammatory-mediated causes of pediatric diarrhea. Recommend appropriate therapy for children with diarrhea based on patient history and diagnostic testing. Identify patients for whom injectable epinephrine should be prescribed. Utilize IgE testing to diagnose food allergies in appropriate candidates.
Otolaryngologic Observations Seth M. Pransky, M.D. Identify risk factors for and causes of hearing loss in infants and young children. Assess possible hearing loss based on physical examination, family history, laboratory results, and radiologic imaging. Recognize the importance of early intervention in children with hearing loss. Determine the etiology of rhinosinusitis in pediatric patients. Develop treatment plans for patients based on the etiology of their rhinosinusitis.
Concussion/Dermatologic Issues Gregory L. Landry, M.D. and Lawrence F. Eichenfield, M.D. Define concussion in pediatric patients. Accurately assess pediatric patients for potential concussion following head trauma. Counsel parents on proper postinjury care of children with concussions. Prescribe appropriate moisturizing, barrier-protective, and/or anti-inflammatory therapy for pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. Treat pediatric acne based on patient age, severity, and underlying pathophysiology.
Infectious Disease Consult Christopher J. Harrison, M.D. Assess pediatric patients for potential group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection based on clinical presentation. Effectively utilize rapid antigen testing to confirm a diagnosis of GAS infection. Prescribe appropriate pharmacotherapy for resistant and/or recurrent GAS infection. Recognize Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in patients who present with both typical and atypical symptoms. Accurately interpret laboratory findings in patients with suspected EBV infection.
Perspectives on Obesity William J. Cochran, M.D., Peggy Greco, Ph.D. and Kirk W. Reichard, M.D. Identify predictors of adult obesity in pediatric patients. Recommend steps to prevent obesity in infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Provide psychologic assessment of obese children and adolescents. Identify patient and family behaviors that promote obesity. Recognize contraindications to bariatric surgery in adolescent patients.
Challenges in Ethics Lainie Friedman Ross, M.D., Ph.D. Delineate the roles and responsibilities of adult and pediatric surrogate decision-makers. Determine when it is appropriate to override refusals of treatment by parents, children, or both. Utilize strategies for negotiating with parents who refuse vaccinations, screening, and diagnostic tests for their children. Assess the risk to patients and the community associated with refusal of vaccination or medical treatment. Recognize factors that influence the legitimacy of refusals of life-saving treatment.
Hot Topics Stephen C. Eppes, M.D., Udayan K. Shah, M.D. and David E. Tunkel, M.D. Recognize the impact of antimicrobial resistance on pediatric antibiotic treatment strategies. Recommend appropriate antibacterial therapy in pediatric patients with bacterial and fungal infections. Treat pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Evaluate children with suspected otitis externa. Counsel parents on safe and effective utilization of over-the-counter cold and cough medications in pediatric patients.
Allergy Consult Ronald M. Ferdman, M.D. Utilize various testing methods to assess the potential for medication allergy. Manage pediatric patients with medication allergies through avoidance, substitution, graded challenges, pretreatment, and induction of tolerance. Identify vaccine components that commonly cause reactions in children. Accurately diagnose EE in pediatric patients. Provide effective treatment for children with EE.
Adolescent Health Charles J Wibbelsman, M.D. Obtain accurate information from adolescents about their sexual activity and orientation. Provide support for gay, lesbian, and bisexual patients and their families. Handle male patients’ resistance to examination of the external genitalia. Appropriately screen all sexually active patients for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Treat patients with STIs according to guidelines.
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