Navigating Pediatric Abdominal X-Rays in the ED setting w/Dorothy Bulas
- Understand the proper coverage/technique for abdominal radiographs
- Recognize the expected position of common pediatric support devices
- Differentiate normal versus abnormal bowel gas patterns
- Identify the signs of free air in the abdomen
- Highlight the importance of calcifications in detecting abdominal pathologies
- Emphasize checking hidden areas for significant associated pathologies
- Rapid fire review of cases of free air in the abdomen
Trauma Code Review w/Richmond Castillo
- To review pediatric trauma activation criteria to ensure timely and appropriate team mobilization
- To analyze effective interdisciplinary communication strategies—such as role clarity and closed-loop communication—during pediatric ED resuscitations to optimize team performance
- To discuss evidence-based management of pediatric blunt closed head injury, emphasizing timely assessment, intervention, and multidisciplinary coordination
Session date:
08/21/2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm EDT
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- 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.
Faculty List:
Speaker(s)
Dorothy Bulas, MD
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Richmond Castillo, Richmond M. Castillo, MD, MA, MS
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

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