Long School of Medicine

Summer Update from the Pediatric ER

FACULTY:
Priyanka Kandhal, MD is an assistant professor and emergency medicine expert from UT Health San Antonio and University Health. 

OVERVIEW:
In this episode, delve into essential summer safety tips for pediatric practitioners and their patients. Dr. Priyanka Kandhal discusses a range of safety topics including drowning prevention, the importance of helmets, managing heat and dehydration, and more. Listen in as she shares personal anecdotes, professional insights, and actionable advice to help ensure the well-being of children. This episode is packed with valuable information that can be lifesaving and is a must-listen for anyone caring for children.

OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers

DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Priyanka Kandhal, MD, has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.

Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.

RELEASE DATE:
8/5/2024 

EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/2026