This session will explore Gabby’s journey as she sought medical help for failure to thrive. Gabby’s mother will share their experiences with multiple doctor visits, a pediatric Gastroenterology (GI) specialist will discuss the failure to thrive workup, and an emergency department (ED) and trauma specialist will address the ultimate diagnosis and strategies for supporting patients like Gabby. Ultimately, Gabby was admitted to the hospital where her diagnosis was determined, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
Presentation topics include:
- Identify specific indicators of bruises in children under 4 years old that may suggest inflicted injury, utilizing the TEN4-FACESp framework.
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing an application designed to guide treatment decisions based on evidence-based medicine (EBM) principles.
- Apply knowledge gained from the session to effectively assess bruises in young children and determine appropriate courses of action for further evaluation and management.
- Enhance clinical decision-making skills through the integration of TEN4-FACESp guidelines and technology-driven tools into pediatric practice.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based approaches to recognizing and responding to concerning bruises in pediatric patients, fostering improved patient outcomes and safety.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024: 11:00 a.m.- noon. (PT)
Julia Magaña, MD
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
UC Davis Health
She is a pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) physician with a passion for identifying and helping victims of child abuse in the emergency department (ED). She is also the medical director of the child abuse pediatric team at my institution. Her research has focused on differentiating between accidental and non-accidental bruises on young children in the ED. She is also a podcast host of EM PULSE podcast, a podcast that uses stories to understand medical science. @julmagana @empulsepodcast
Paula Easton, BSN, RN
Pediatric Critical Care and Critical Care Transport
Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center
Paula was born in St. Louis, Missouri and is a graduate of University of Missouri- St. Louis. She obtained her BSN, RN in St. Louis and her MSN, FNP at University of California- San Francisco. She currently practices in Pediatric Critical Care and Critical Care Transport at Kaiser Roseville. Paula completed her initial nurse training through the U.S. Navy and worked in many settings around the world, including a Trauma Center in Helmand, Afghanistan and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. She has been a Registered Nurse for 18 years in various specialties including NICU, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, Case Management and Flight Nursing. Paula and her children, Theodore, 7, and Gabriela, 5, are happily living in Roseville, CA.
HQI is an approved continuing education (CE) provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing and will provide CHPSO members an opportunity to earn CEs. Provider Number CEP16793 for 1.0 contact hour.
Please contact CHPSO at info@chpso.org if you have any questions.