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Join pediatric nurse practitioner and educator Dr. Becky Carson on The Peds NP, a podcast that turns evidence-based practice into practical, real-world strategies for caring for kids. Each episode blends the latest pediatric literature with conversational insights, helping you connect research to bedside decisions with confidence. Becky brings her experience as a dual-certified PNP in acute and primary care and faculty member at Duke University School of Nursing to guide you through cases, concepts, and clinical pearls that matter most. You’ll gain tools to improve outcomes, sharpen your thinking, and feel empowered in those tricky situations where judgment counts. Tune in, learn, and transform the way you practice—and remember, you’re doing it for the kids.
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Cardiogenic shock occurs in children for a variety of reasons, and there are a variety of vasoactive drugs available to treat the critical condition. But first we need to understand the pathophysiology and pharmacology to best select the drug for the job, which is no easy task.
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Hughes, H.K., & Kahl, L.K. (2021). Harriet Lane Handbook. Manual for Pediatric House Officers (22nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Mosby.
Manaker, S., Parsons, P.E., & Finlay, G. (2020). Use of vasopressors and inotropes. Retrieved online from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/use-of-vasopressors-and-inotropes?csi=40383b7b-fb7e-48d4-a09d-2d8706878bb1&source=contentShare
Pringle, C.L. (2017). PICU Essentials (1.4.0.305) [Mobile application software]. Retrieved from https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picu-essentials/id1207366521.
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