This pediatric burn lecture teaches participants the difference between pediatric vent concepts versus burn-specific vent considerations and includes the following topics:
- Ventilator management (escalation and weaning)
- Endotracheal tube care (routine and emergent)
- Pulmonary toilet
- Bronchoscopy
The course was originally presented by Dr. Richard Cartie, director of pediatric critical care for the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, at the Joseph M. Still Burn Symposium. It takes approximately 75 minutes to complete.
ACCREDITATION
CMEs for Physicians/APPs
This activity has been planned an implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Northside Hospital and Burn and Reconstruction Centers of America. Northside Hospital is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Northside Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CEH for Fire/EMS
This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 1.25 Basic and 1.25 Advanced CEH.
General Attendance
This activity also offers general attendance continuing education certificates for nurses and other professions for which we we do not currently provide accreditation.