Description:As parental refusal of newborn vitamin K rises, pediatricians are increasingly called to balance evidence-based guidance with empathetic communication. This presentation reviews the risks, warning signs, and clinical management of vitamin K deficiency bleeding, illustrating its potentially devastating consequences when prophylaxis is declined. It also highlights the pediatrician’s critical role as educator—addressing misconceptions, supporting informed decision-making, and safeguardi...

Description:This presentation explores why health equity is essential to achieving true excellence in child health and how inequities threaten the outcomes clinicians strive to deliver. Grounded in evidence and practice, it highlights the urgent need to confront systemic barriers and demonstrates how pediatricians at Cincinnati Children’s can lead meaningful change. Attendees will gain clear, actionable strategies to champion equity in their daily work and advance a healthier future for all chil...

Description:This session explores how clinicians can navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health to ensure care remains aligned with real patient needs. Using insights from patient feedback, the presentation highlights common gaps between provider assumptions and lived experiences, especially in pediatrics. It examines how tools such as remote monitoring, digital education, and same-day virtual support can expand access, improve efficiency, and enhance outcomes. Attendees will gain...

Description:Migraine is a leading cause of disability in children and adolescents, yet often underrecognized and undertreated. This session will review how to distinguish primary from secondary headache disorders and provide practical guidance for developing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans. Clinicians will leave with strategies to improve diagnosis and optimize care for young patients living with migraine.Financial Disclosures:The following relevant financial relationships have bee...

Description:This session highlights innovative approaches to improving airway management in pediatric emergency care. Learn how overhead and intraoral video review has driven quality improvement initiatives in the shock trauma suite, and discover how rapid-cycle deliberate practice simulation translates into measurable gains in real-world patient outcomes.Financial Disclosures:The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed: None*All of the relevant financial relationships lis...

Description:This presentation examines how patient-provider communication shapes healthcare quality and explores practical strategies to strengthen these interactions. Using a systems-thinking lens, it delves into the ripple effects of technological innovation and performance incentives on relationships and outcomes, offering clinicians insights to navigate evolving care models while preserving trust and effectiveness.Financial Disclosures:The following relevant financial relationships have been...

Description:This session explores the spectrum of eczema in pediatric patients, highlighting key clinical features and variations across diverse populations. Attendees will gain practical strategies for preventing and managing acute flares using evidence-based approaches—from topical and systemic treatments to emerging therapies and non-pharmacologic options. The presentation also addresses when to escalate care to subspecialists, ensuring optimal outcomes for children with complex or severe dis...

Description:This session examines the growing challenge of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children. Clinicians will explore its evolving epidemiology, strategies for identifying high-risk patients, and practical approaches to initial assessment and management. The presentation also highlights emerging therapies, offering a forward-looking perspective on improving outcomes for pediatric patients with MASLD.Financial Disclosures:The following relevant financial...

Description:This presentation addresses the growing impact of prenatal opioid exposure and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). Clinicians will review current incidence trends, strategies for early identification, and recent updates in assessment and treatment standards. The session emphasizes practical, evidence-based approaches to improve care for affected infants and support families during this critical period.*Only Cincinnati Children's Medical Staff members are eligible for ABP MOC ...

Description:This presentation introduces electrical impedance tomography (EIT) as an innovative tool for managing pediatric ARDS. Attendees will learn how EIT generates real-time images and indices to guide ventilator adjustments, such as PEEP optimization, while considering its benefits, limitations, and practical challenges. The session bridges technology and bedside care, offering actionable insights for improving respiratory outcomes in critically ill children.Financial Disclosures:The follo...