Pediatrics CME Review Course

Poisoning/Insect Bites  Michael W. Shannon, M.D., M.P.H. and Anthony J. Mancini, M.D.  Conduct a thorough history and recognize a toxidrome (if present) during initial assessment of a child with known or suspected poisoning.  Implement 5 essential principles of management of poisoning.   Discuss the role of antidotes in management of poisoning and name several of those currently available.  Describe the new antidotes octreotide, fomepizole, and hyperinsulinemia-euglycemia (HIE) therapy, their clin ical applications, and the guidelines for their use.  Cite the Environmental Protection Agency and American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for the use of the insect repellent N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) in children.

Orthopedic Consult  Richard W. Kruse, D.O., M.B.A.and James G. Garrick, M.D.  Effectively manage the child who presents with a suspected fracture, and identify those patients who require referral to an orthopedist.  Explain some of the pitfalls in the diagnosis of fractures in pediatric patients.  Discuss general guidelines for allowing a child to return to sports after an injury, and list some of the condi tions that preclude returning to play.  Summarize the basics of rehabilitation of pediatric sports injuries.  Describe the elements of the orthopedic preparticipation physical examination and the pre-existing conditions the examination may identify.

Genetic Disease/Headache  Stephanie Sacharow, M.D. and John Willis, M.D.  Recognize the diagnostic features of Williams syndrome, Marfan syndrome, neurofibromatosis type 1, Beck with-Wiedemann syndrome, DiGeorge/22q11 spectrum disorder, Klinefelter syndrome, and Turner syndrome.  Explain the general principle of metabolic disease and list symptoms that suggest the presence of a metabolic disorder.  Discuss the role of newborn screening in the early detection of genetic conditions.  List the steps for evaluation of pediatric headache, including the recommended medical history, elements of a quick neurologic examination, and indications for brain imaging.  Describe the recommended approaches for management of pediatric migraine, tension, secondary gain, and caffeine withdrawal headaches.

Bugs and Drugs  Charles D. Mitchell, M.D. and Michael E. Pichichero, M.D.  Describe the pathogenesis of TB infection and disease.  Discuss techniques of diagnostic microbiology and their usefulness in diagnosing childhood TB.  Explain the basic premise of the in vitro interferon-g release assay (IGRA) and summarize recent studies on its role in the immunodiagnosis of TB.  Cite national data on the overprescribing of antibiotics in pediatric patients.  Describe and follow American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for management of acute otitis media, group A streptococcal pharyngitis, bacterial sinusitis, upper respiratory infections, and cough illness or bronchitis.

Practice Pearls  Michael T. Brady, M.D., Rebecca Hutchings, M.D. and Sandra L. Fowler, M.D., M.S.c.  Explain the changes in the Red Book recommendations for the use of palivizumab in the prevention of RSV.  Describe the 2 currently available meningococcal vaccines and recommendations for their use.  Effectively manage common pediatric trauma, including injuries to the head, upper extremities, wrist, and an kle, as well as burns and animal bites.  Recognize signs of sexual abuse when evaluating pediatric injuries.  Discuss some of the challenges and pitfalls in the diagnosis of maternal and congenital CMV infection.

Symposium on Menstrual Disorders  Judith Simms–Cendan, M.D. and Lawrence S. Neinstein, M.D.  Describe the hormonal changes in puberty that lead to menarche, and the characteristics of normal menarche and menstrual cycles in young women. List possible causes of abnormal bleeding in adolescents.   Perform an effective work-up of the patient who presents with signs of menorrhagia or DUB.  Evaluate and treat common menstrual problems, including dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, premen strual dysphoric disorder, and amenorrhea.  Discuss the relationships between athletics, eating disorders, and menses.

Asthma/Food Allergy  Michael J. Welch, M.D.  Compare the 2007 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) clinical  guidelines for management of pediatric asthma to earlier versions.  Classify patients with asthma according to disease severity and level of control.  Cite arguments for use of inhaled corticosteroids and leukotriene agonists in the management of mild persis tent pediatric asthma.  Explain the difference between FA and food intolerance, and identify the most common pediatric FAs.  List the recommended steps for treating a significant allergic reaction in a child with a known FA.

Infectious Disease Consult  Wilbert H. Mason Jr., M.D.  Describe the mechanisms of action and advantages of nucleic acid-based molecular diagnostic tests.  Begin earlier and more effective treatment of common pediatric infectious diseases using nucleic acid- and im mune-based diagnostic methods.  Effectively diagnose patients with seasonal influenza and pandemic influenza.  Identify patients who are at increased risk of developing severe illness from influenza H1N1.  Describe the safety profile and anticipated side effects of influenza vaccines, including the risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Urinary Tract Infection/Enuresis  Michael J. Erhard, M.D. and Barbara J. Howard, M.D.  Tailor evaluation and treatment of UTIs to specific patients.  Describe current strategies for treating UTIs.  Choose appropriate diagnostic imaging for children with recurrent UTIs.  Identify the various etiologies of enuresis.  Explain to family members the impact and importance of positive reinforcement in successful treatment of enuresis.

Autism:  A Developmental Pediatric Perspective  Raun D. Melmed, M.D.   Identify the social, behavioral, and communicative impairments that are exhibited in autism.  Describe the various autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and the signs and symptoms that characterize each.  Explain current evidence for the genetic etiology of autism.  Effectively screen and diagnose children with ASD.  List treatment options for children with autism, including behavioral and psychopharmacologic approaches.

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