To see all course information and upcoming dates visit: www.seattlechildrens.org/PALS.
Providers seeking the full course training may appreciate the one day PALS Provider Course for Physicians and Advanced Practitioners offered September 8, 2018. Providers seeking flexible time may choose HeartCode PALS On-Line Part 1 and In-class Part 2, offered September 6 or 8, 2018.
The official American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) curriculum includes:
- Video and PALS Instructor-led science, resuscitation skills and case scenario simulation
- Skills test with team approach in cardiac, respiratory and shock case scenarios
- Written exam in class for Provider and Renewal Courses. On-line for HeartCode PALS Part 1
- HeartCode PALS, Part 1 online learning and Part 2 in-class skills test, for either initial PALS certification or renewal
- PALS Provider certification eCard issued upon successful completion of objectives
At completion of the PALS Provider, HeartCode and Renewal Courses, the participants will:
- Evaluate, identify and intervene for respiratory failure, cardiac dysrhythmia, and shock states in infants and children
- Demonstrate effective communication in resuscitation team approach as team leader and team member
- Perform correct techniques in basic life support, airway maintenance, vascular access, and cardiac electric and pharmacologic therapy
The following Seattle Children’s medical staff were recognized in Seattle Magazine’s Top Doctors list for 2018.
- Cora Breuner, MD, MPH
- Ann Giesel, MD
- Margaret Adam, MD
- Heather Brandling-Bennett, MD
- Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH
- Daniel Doherty, MD
- William Walker Jr, MD
- Samuel Zinner, MD
- Dennis Shaw, MD
- Catherine Pihoker, MD
- Craig Taplin, MD
- Russell Geyer, MD
- Douglas Hawkins, MD
- Dana Matthews, MD
- Julie Park, MD
- Karen Murray, MD
- David Suskind, MD
- Ghassan Wahbeh, MD
- Yuk Ming Law, MD
- Mark Lewin, MD
- Jack Salerno, MD
- Douglas Hanel, MD
- Sherilyn Smith, MD
- Danielle Zerr, MD, MPH
- Joseph Flynn, MD, MS
- Jodi Smith, MD, MPH
- Richard Ellenbogen, MD
- Jeffrey Ojemann, MD
- Catherine Amlie-Lefond, MD
- Edward Novotny, MD
- Russell Saneto, DO, PhD
- Avery Weiss, MD
- Sanjay Parikh, MD
- Kathleen Sie, MD
- Raj Kapur, MD
- Benjamin Danielson, MD
- Susan Apkon, MD
- Teresa Massagli, MD
- Richard Hopper, MD
- Ray Hsiao, MD
- Hower Kwon, MD
- Carol Rockhill, MD, PhD
- Ronald Gibson, MD, PhD
- Gregory Redding, MD
- Amanda Striegl, MD
- Anne Stevens, MD, PhD
- Jorge Reyes, MD
- Jeffrey Avansino, MD, MBA
- Patrick Javid, MD
- Robert Sawin, MD
- John Waldhausen, MD
- Thomas Lendvay, MD
- Paul Merguerian, MD, MS
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A new Bladder Exstrophy pathway has been created to optimize prenatal and neonatal care, standardize surgical approach, streamline inpatient stays, improve coordination between specialties and offer increased support and education to families. The pathway went live May 22.
Pathway Highlights:
- Updated patient education documents explaining this rare condition and the Seattle Children’s Hospital pathway for management
- Recommendations for prenatal counseling and postnatal care including resources for outside providers to access immediately after birth and diagnosis
- Standardization of timeline and goals for neonatal, pre-operative and post-operative care at Seattle Children’s Hospital
- Targeted antibiotic approach before, during and after surgical repair
- Optimization of surgical repair including age for surgery, surgical approach, fluid management, transfusion guideline and pain control options
For more information, reference the Bladder Exstrophy pathway page. For questions or concerns, contact the pathway team: BladderExstrophy@seattlechildrens.org. Read full post »
Ramadan is right around the corner and Seattle Children’s would like to share some considerations to keep in mind for your Muslim patients and families.
Ramadan this year will begin on Tuesday, May 15, and will last for 30 days. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is a time of fasting, special prayer, worship and contemplation. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and a major part of Ramadan. Muslims abstain from food, fluids and smoking from sunrise to sundown during this holy month.
There are physiological changes that occur during Ramadan due to fasting and it is important to keep this in mind while caring for Muslim patients and families. If you are a provider, please consider discussing medication and meal management with your patients who plan to fast. A plan to manage dehydration and headaches is beneficial. It is widely believed within the Islamic faith that fasting should only be attempted by those who are mentally and physically able to do so.
Exemptions are made for pregnant women, nursing mothers, those traveling long distances and any individuals whose mental or physical condition could be adversely affected due to dehydration or lack of medication.
When it comes to scheduling, please keep in mind that there may be some parents fasting who will need to break the fast at sunset.
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Seattle Children’s is now offering same-day appointment scheduling online and by phone (206-987-2211) for our urgent care locations in Bellevue, Federal Way, Mill Creek and Seattle.
Limited walk-in appointments are also available. If families do not schedule in advance, and we do not have appointments when they arrive, we will do our best to provide them with information about other locations that can care for their child.
Families should arrive 15 minutes before their appointment time to check in. If families are more than 15 minutes late for their appointment, we may need to reschedule.
Additionally, Children’s Urgent Care clinics no longer offer unique holiday hours. Our Urgent Care locations are open seven days a week, including holidays. Our regular hours, including holidays, are:
- Weekdays: 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Weekends: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Register today for upcoming Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses.
To see all course information and upcoming dates visit: www.seattlechildrens.org/PALS. Providers seeking the full course training may appreciate the one day PALS Provider Course for Physicians and Advanced Practitioners offered Sept. 8.
The official American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) curriculum includes:
- Video and PALS Instructor-led science, resuscitation skills and case scenario simulation
- Skills test with team approach in cardiac, respiratory and shock case scenarios
- Written exam in class for Provider and Renewal courses
- On-line exam for HeartCode PALS Part 1
- For HeartCode PALS, Part 1 online learning and Part 2 in-class skills test, for either initial PALS certification or renewal
- PALS Provider certification eCard issued upon successful completion of objectives
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Seattle Children’s is making several changes to our Urgent Care clinics to better manage our demand and improve the experience for families.
Starting Mar. 14, Children’s will offer same-day appointment scheduling online and by phone (206-987-2211) for our urgent care locations in Bellevue, Federal Way, Mill Creek and Seattle. (The ability to schedule and phone number will not work until Mar. 14).
Limited walk-in appointments are also available. If families do not schedule in advance, and we do not have appointments when they arrive, we will do our best to provide them with information about other locations that can care for their child.
Families should arrive 15 minutes before their appointment time to check in. If families are more than 15 minutes late for their appointment, we may need to reschedule.
Additionally, Children’s Urgent Care clinics no longer offer unique holiday hours. Our Urgent Care locations are open seven days a week, including holidays. Our regular hours, including holidays, are:
- Weekdays: 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Weekends: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Finally, Urgent Care clinics have also updated their scope of care. This includes:
- No sedation will be administered in urgent care. Laceration repairs needing sedation will be referred to the Emergency Department (ED).
- While most of our patients respond well to oral rehydration, those requiring IV hydration will be referred to the ED.
- High score asthmatics needing continuous nebulization treatments will be transferred to the ED.
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Seattle Children’s has launched a new follow-up phone call process.
Within two days of leaving the hospital, patient families will now receive a call from our automated system. During this call, our system will ask questions about the patient’s recovery and see if the family needs additional help.
Please share with your patients what they can expect from the call:
- The number calling you will be 206-981-5036. The caller ID will include your name and the words “SCH Care Team.”
- Using the keypad on your phone, answer the questions about your health and progress.
- Based on your answers, a nurse may call you back to offer help and instructions.
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Seattle Children’s Urgent Care locations are open seven days a week, including holidays. We no longer offer unique holiday hours. Our regular hours, including holidays are:
- Weekdays: 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Weekends: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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