Acuity:  Dr. Dimenstein

  1. Identify the differential diagnosis for altered mental status in children and apply evidence-based criteria for emergent neuroimaging
  2. Explain the primary indications for intubation in altered mental status and evaluate appropriate induction medication options
  3. Differentiate infectious from non-infectious causes of pediatric hypothermia and outline an evidence-based management plan
  4. Define the diagnostic features of PANDAS and describe initial emergency department management and consultation strategies.

Disaster Tabletop:  Dr. Goodwin, Dr. Ren

  1. Describe what makes a situation a mass casualty incident (MCI)/Code Orange.

  2. Explain SALT triage.

  3. Practice disaster triage in the emergency department setting.

Child Abuse, Bones and Down Below: Dr. Jackson  

  • Describe mechanisms for skeletal injury
  • Differentiate between accidental and inflicted skeletal injuries in children
  • Demonstrate a trauma-informed response patients with sexual abuse concerns
  • Know when a SANE exam should be requested
Session date: 
09/25/2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm EDT
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Faculty List: 
Speaker(s)

Nicholas Dimenstein, MD, MPH, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Tress Goodwin, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Allison Jackson, MD, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.