Description:This session explores a coordinated, evidence-based approach to evaluating and managing pediatric appendicitis. It highlights clinical assessment strategies and the nuanced use of imaging modalities—ultrasound, CT, and rapid MRI—balancing diagnostic accuracy, safety, and efficiency. By integrating perspectives from emergency medicine, radiology, and surgery, the discussion emphasizes streamlined decision-making, optimal resource use, and improved patient outcomes through collaborativ...

Clinical Practice Series 2026If you feel this presentation was biased, please contact the Advanced Practice Nursing office at [email protected]. Description: Antibiotic resistance continues to challenge inpatient care. This session explores evolving resistance trends among common gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens and translates current evidence into practical treatment strategiesFinancial Disclosures: The following relevant financial relationships h...

Description:This session provides a comprehensive overview of cerebral palsy care, focusing on the identification and management of common co-occurring conditions that impact long-term health and quality of life. It equips clinicians with practical strategies to guide families through diagnosis and ongoing care, highlighting available resources and multidisciplinary supports. Emphasis is placed on partnering with families to navigate complex care needs and optimize outcomes across the continuum ...

Description:This session examines how to translate evolving evidence into meaningful improvements in rheumatic heart disease (RHD) outcomes. It highlights persistent gaps across prevention, diagnosis, and management while exploring practical, equity-focused strategies to strengthen care delivery. Attendees will gain insight into bridging knowledge and practice by applying implementation approaches that support consistent, evidence-based care—particularly in underserved populations—ultimately adv...

Description:This session explores what truly drives effective communication in pediatric care, examining how individual behaviors and team interactions influence patient safety. Through practical insights, it highlights common sources of miscommunication and emphasizes the importance of trust, clarity, and psychological safety within teams. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how strong communication practices and collaborative dynamics can reduce errors, strengthen teamwork, and ul...

Description:This presentation highlights emerging approaches to pediatric acute kidney injury, emphasizing its diverse underlying causes and clinical presentations. Speakers explore how precision medicine can refine risk stratification, enabling more tailored diagnostic and management strategies. By linking early identification with thoughtful follow-up, the session underscores how individualized care pathways can improve outcomes and guide long-term kidney health in children at risk.Financial D...