07
February
The Issa Trust Foundation Presents: An Evening with Air Supply. Proceeds will support the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital Pediatric Ward. Save The Date: June 24th.
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06
February
Issa Trust Foundation, Goodwill Ambassadors, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock traveled to Jamaica and immersed themselves into the culture and spent time touring Annotto Bay Hospital, St. Ann’s Bay Hospital and Free Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Mary Jamaica. We know the power of music can be healing and impact a person’s life. To have award-winning artists bring awareness and partner with the Issa Trust Foundation’s sustainable and measurable programs is heartwarming and lifesaving. The healing power of music enriches our lives, and Air Supply has been providing the world with “The Power of Health & Love” for 40 years!
We are thrilled to come back to Jamaica in support of the Pediatric Ward of St. Ann’s Bay Hospital and the wonderful work they do and of course also to perform again for our loyal fans. – Russell Hitchcock
To be performing a show for the St. Anne’s Pediatric Ward is a great thrill for Air Supply, one of the highlights of our long career. We are hoping that people will respond to this great cause and donate as much as they can to give much needed assistance to these beautiful children! – Graham Russell
06
February
The Trust Foundation Pediatric Education Seminar will provide Midwives and Nurses with general information regarding the care of neonates.
May 1st & 2nd at Couples Swept Away Resort Conference Room
May 4th & 5th at Couples Sans Souci Conference Room
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Lunch and Refreshments Provided
Cost: US $10.00 at the door. Please bring exact change
Seminar Description: Who should enroll: This seminar will provide midwives and nurses with general information regarding pediatric and neonatal care. The educational program will be geared toward “take home” messages that can be instituted in to medical practice. In addition to didactic lectures, interactive sessions, team-based learning objectives and newborn resuscitation skill sessions and simulation will be incorporated into the seminar.
Instructors:
- Kerri Cook RN, Pediatric Critical Care Nurse, Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, Issa Trust Foundation Advisory Board Member
- Elizabeth Landry RN, Pediatric Critical Care Nurse, Pediatric Transport Team Life Flight, Blank Children’s Hospital Des Moines, Iowa
- Chris Eckardt RN, Neonatal Critical Care Nurse, Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Questions? Email diane.pollard@issatrustfoundation.com or call 876-503-5903 or 515-480-1683
Schedule
Monday May 1, 2017|
9:00a – 9:15a |
Introduction, Overview of Program, Distribute materials, pretest |
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9:15 a – 10:00a |
Infection control/team building with your co workers |
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10:00a – 11:00a |
Fluid balance and IV management |
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11:00a – 12:00p |
Medication calculation |
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12:00p – 1:00p |
Lunch |
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1:00p – 2:00p |
NRP review |
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2:00p – 3:00p |
Hands on |
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Review of neonatal resuscitation, hands on with simulation – bag/mask ventilation, (will limit participant number each day) |
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9:00a –10:00a |
Respiratory and ventilator review |
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10:00a – 11:00a |
Care of infant during prolonged delivery/delayed cord clamping |
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11:00a – 12:00p |
Developmental and kangaroo care/bereavement |
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12:00p – 1:00p |
Lunch |
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1:00p – 2:00p |
hands on |
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2:00p – 3:00p |
post test, further questions evaluations |
|
Review of neonatal resuscitation, hands on with simulation – bag/mask, (will limit participant number each day) |
|
|
9:00a – 9:15a |
Introduction, Overview of Program, Distribute materials, pretest |
|
9:15 a – 10:00a |
Infection control/team building with your co workers |
|
10:00a – 11:00a |
Fluid balance and IV management |
|
11:00a – 12:00p |
Medication calculation |
|
12:00p – 1:00p |
Lunch |
|
1:00p – 2:00p |
NRP review |
|
2:00p – 3:00p |
Hands on |
|
Review of neonatal resuscitation, hands on with simulation – bag/mask ventilation, (will limit participant number each day) |
|
|
9:00a –10:00a |
Respiratory and ventilator review |
|
10:00a – 11:00a |
Care of infant during prolonged delivery/delayed cord clamping |
|
11:00a – 12:00p |
Developmental and kangaroo care/bereavement |
|
12:00p – 1:00p |
Lunch |
|
1:00p – 2:00p |
hands on |
|
2:00p – 3:00p |
post test, further questions evaluations |
|
Review of neonatal resuscitation, hands on with simulation – bag/mask, (will limit participant number each day) |
|
To Register, email the following information to Ms. Roxanne Henlon:
E-mail: roxanne.henlon@nerha.gov.jm
Name
Telephone Number
Email address
Place of work
Position
Dates Attending : May 1st and 2nd @ Couples Swept Away or May 3rd and 4th at Couples Sans Souci
03
February
So… this is something I never thought of and something you may never see in the USA… Myiasis… Maggot of the head!! We were stationed in Accident & Emergency when the patient was referred from a community clinic to the hospital for treatment and admission. Upon arrival the patient was having head pain and very hesitant to be examined. While at the community clinic the area was dressed with gauze. Although hesitant the scalp was examined and we were shocked to see a tiny maggot poke its head out of the 1×1 cm wound and then retract back in. After examination labs were drawn, IV placed and patient was then admitted. This is obviously a condition that happens in tropical regions due the screw worm.
Just thought I would share
Until next time…. Wanda and Shanna
03
February
While in Port Antonio, we saw a baby for the concern of enlarged breasts. Grandmother had recently started taking care of her so she didn’t know the specifics as to how long they had been enlarged and so forth. We didn’t think much of her examination because in infants, breast hypertrophy can be related to stimulation from maternal hormones, and can persist for several months in girls.
Prior to her leaving, grandmother mentioned that the older sister (who was also present during the visit) also had enlarged breasts. Her question was, “Can this run in the family?” On examination of the older sister we noticed a striking difference in the size of her breasts- Unilateral Gynecomastia.
A common normal variant in breast development is the unilateral onset of enlargement, which can be misdiagnosed as a tumor. Unilateral breast development can exist as long as 2 years before the other breast even becomes palpable. Although pathologic breast conditions are rare in children, we sent our patient for further evaluation of the breast with ultrasound. Our hope– to identify normal breast tissue and a normal variation of breast development, while ruling out a tumor, cyst or abscess.
Prior to her leaving, grandmother mentioned that the older sister (who was also present during the visit) also had enlarged breasts. Her question was, “Can this run in the family?” On examination of the older sister we noticed a striking difference in the size of her breasts- Unilateral Gynecomastia.
A common normal variant in breast development is the unilateral onset of enlargement, which can be misdiagnosed as a tumor. Unilateral breast development can exist as long as 2 years before the other breast even becomes palpable. Although pathologic breast conditions are rare in children, we sent our patient for further evaluation of the breast with ultrasound. Our hope– to identify normal breast tissue and a normal variation of breast development, while ruling out a tumor, cyst or abscess.
– Your friendly neighborhood pediatricians, Shanna and Wanda
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