Seeing Red? Pediatric Red Flags Part 1: Gastrointestinal and Neurological Systems (Recorded Webinar)

Course overview

This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from those of standard Medbridge courses. Pediatric therapists have a responsibility to screen and conduct a review of systems as part of the examination of children from birth to 21 years. This requirement can be frustrating, as therapists rarely need to conduct an extensive history and physical examination of all systems unless they are engaging in primary care or serving as the entry point into the healthcare environment. This 2-part webinar emphasizes a quick screening of systems for symptoms, signs, and red flags. It will provide therapists and therapist assistants with added confidence regarding continuing with interventions or making referrals as appropriate. Part 1 briefly reviews the function of each system, uses case examples to analyze symptoms and signs, considers growth factors as vital signs, and distinguishes red flags from typical findings for the gastrointestinal and neurological systems to aid therapists and therapist assistants in their clinical decision-making.