Pediatric Grand Rounds Enduring: Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (November 19, 2021)

Enduring Activity: 2021 Pediatric Grand Rounds
“Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity”

Target Audience
This activity is targeted toward all general pediatric physicians and pediatric subspecialists in the community.

Statement of Need
Pediatric grand rounds provide physicians a continuous update on emerging trends in caring for the pediatric patient, including new scientific discoveries that provide the underpinning of current pediatric practice. This activity will inform physicians about other issues involving professionalism, socioeconomic issues, and topics related to the ACMGE core competencies.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:
1. Define Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH) and pathophysiologic theories
2. Assess current treatment strategies for PSH
3. Examine the role of the inter-professional team management of PSH

Faculty
Kevin Havlin, MD, FAAP
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Critical Care
University of Louisville School of Medicine

Catherine Schuster, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Louisville School of Medicine

Emily McRae, APRN
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Critical Care
University of Louisville School of Nursing

Faculty Disclosure
Faculty for this course has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

Planner Disclosure
No planners for this course have conflicts of interest to disclose.

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Norton Healthcare and the University of Louisville Department Of Pediatrics. Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation
Norton Healthcare designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Original Release | November 2021
Course Termination Date | November 2023

Resources
Calming the Storm: Dysautonomia for the Pediatrician

Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity after Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Children: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcome