The season of Advent heralds the beginning of a new liturgical year. Similarly, for the Cardinal Santos Pediatric Alumni Association, this December brings us the beginning of something never done before for our newsletter...making our presence felt in the virtual community of the Internet. Ambitious as it may seem, the Newsletter Committee felt that this had to be done for two main reasons:
(1) in order for all of us to keep pace with lightning speed of disseminating information very characteristic of the world we presently live in and
(2) to go paperless in line with one of our advocacies in relation to Climate Change. Just like anything new, we in the Committee are experiencing "birthing pains" and beg your indulgence for these. Rest assured, the Committee would like this newsletter to be truly OUR newsletter and wholeheartedly welcome suggestions or articles from all our alumni. Merry Christmas to all!
Maria Patricia Ludan, M.D.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The Dream T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)
It is said that teamwork makes the dream work. The new Board and Officers of the Alumni Association came up with their own battlecry: T.E.A.M.! The acronym T.E.A.M. stands for Together Everyone Achieves More. The power of teamwork was demonstrated in our last 2 big projects, namely: the Post-grad last year and the Fun Run this year. I believe that a team's success can always be attributed to teamwork. Together we can leave a legacy and perhaps turn out to be the dream team, especially for the young and up-coming members of the Alumni Association. Success is never a solo flight. Rather it is a "two-gether" effort.
In the last Board/Officer meeting on August 22, 2011, it was very encouraging to hear every member of the team committing to collaborate and support each other to work “two-gether” on future projects. Bright ideas and-of-the-box thinking were brought to the table for discussion. The creative juices started to surface that got everyone excited to move up. Different committees were formed where the Chair/Co-Chair were given a free hand to choose their team mates/members and their future project(s).
All Chair of the different committees and their members will be proactive. Meaning, they will come out with their own plans, subject of course to the approval of the Board. This is OUR team who will serve the Alumni till 2014. And if we work together, there is nothing that we cannot achieve.
There you are...
Dr. Brandon D. Ericta, FPPS
Pediatrician
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
In the last Board/Officer meeting on August 22, 2011, it was very encouraging to hear every member of the team committing to collaborate and support each other to work “two-gether” on future projects. Bright ideas and-of-the-box thinking were brought to the table for discussion. The creative juices started to surface that got everyone excited to move up. Different committees were formed where the Chair/Co-Chair were given a free hand to choose their team mates/members and their future project(s).
All Chair of the different committees and their members will be proactive. Meaning, they will come out with their own plans, subject of course to the approval of the Board. This is OUR team who will serve the Alumni till 2014. And if we work together, there is nothing that we cannot achieve.
There you are...
Dr. Brandon D. Ericta, FPPS
Pediatrician
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
CSMC-PAA Scholarship Program
The CSMC-PAA is now accepting applicants for the Scholarship Program for 2012. For its initial operation, the CSMC-PAA will sponsor a Masteral Degree candidate/applicant. Partial Scholarship will be awarded to the most qualified candidate on the basis of his merits. The Scholarship Committee will conduct the screening, assessment & evaluation of the each scholar-candidate into the Program. Likewise, the Committee shall monitor and review the performance and progress of the chosen scholar every year. The said scholar must maintain a grade of 2.5 to continue receiving financial support from the alumni. The scholar is obligated to finish the Masteral Degree so undertaken, and in the event that he fails to do so, he will reimburse the total contributions made by the Alumni Association. After graduation from Masteral Degree/Subspecialty Training, he will serve for at least one year in the Department of Pediatrics od CSMC and/or at the Alumni Association.
Interested parties may download the application form available via email and submit to the Office of the Department of Pediatrics of CSMC on or before January 31, 2012.
csmc_pediatricalumniassociation@yahoogroups.com
Janet A. Panangsagan, M.D.
Interested parties may download the application form available via email and submit to the Office of the Department of Pediatrics of CSMC on or before January 31, 2012.
csmc_pediatricalumniassociation@yahoogroups.com
Janet A. Panangsagan, M.D.
A Christmas Party for Children
Greetings of Peace!
The CSMC-PAA, through its Community Committee, is organizing a Christmas party for indigent children on December 4, 2011 at Barangay Bulaklakan in Republic Avenue, Quezon City. Let us show to them what this season is really about. I am talking about the spirit of giving to others, to be caring and have a loving heart.
On that special day, we will be providing food, games, prizes and Christmas baskets for the children and their families. We are expecting 200 people to be present on that day (85 children, 85 guardians, 15 alumni members, 10 volunteers and 5 staff members from their locality).
Please come and show your love and care...by sharing your time, talent and treasure to these children. After all, Christmas is really meant for them.
Dr. Brandon D. Ericta, FPPS
Pediatrician
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Map to venue:
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The CSMC-PAA, through its Community Committee, is organizing a Christmas party for indigent children on December 4, 2011 at Barangay Bulaklakan in Republic Avenue, Quezon City. Let us show to them what this season is really about. I am talking about the spirit of giving to others, to be caring and have a loving heart.
On that special day, we will be providing food, games, prizes and Christmas baskets for the children and their families. We are expecting 200 people to be present on that day (85 children, 85 guardians, 15 alumni members, 10 volunteers and 5 staff members from their locality).
Please come and show your love and care...by sharing your time, talent and treasure to these children. After all, Christmas is really meant for them.
Dr. Brandon D. Ericta, FPPS
Pediatrician
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Map to venue:
Dengue Forum
The CSMC Pediatric Alumni Association, in coordination with the CSMC Dept of Pediatrics, conducted its 1st Dengue Forum in CSMC last September 30, 2011. The Alumni Association invited 3 experts from different institutions who shared their expertise on Dengue H-Fever, especially in the area of management. These are the role of parameters for coagulopathy - PT, PTT; beneficial or adverse effects of blood transfusion; and, the status of Dengue vaccine trials.
SPEAKERS: Meadina Cruz, M.D.
Pediatric Intensivist, PCMC
Eufrosina Melendrez, M.D.
Pediatric Hematologist, PGH, MDH, MCMC, RMC
Rosario Capeding, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, RITM
Principal Investigator, Dengue Vaccine Clinical Trials
Dr. Cruz discussed the importance of vigilant monitoring for warning signs of the potentially fatal vascular permeability of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and life-threatening circulatory failure defining dengue shock syndrome (DSS). These include signs of altered consciousness, confusion and neurological manifestations like lethargy, seizures and change in sensorium. She did not only emphasize the importance of adequate fluid but also the correct use and close monitoring of fluid management to prevent overload and circulatory congestion. More frequent Hematocrit determination (cheaper than CBC) is crucial in order to monitor efficacy of fluid management.
One highlight of the discussion is the exact role and indication of platelet transfusion in the management of hospitalized dengue patients. According to Dr. Melendrez, the indication for platelet transfusion may vary from different institutions and since there is inherent risk associated with the transfusion of blood/blood-component, it is imperative to lay down the criteria for transfusion of these blood components. She added that bleeding occurred significantly more often in patients with severe thrombocytopenia, most often in patients with platelet count less than 10,000/cumm. Bleeding during DHF may result from a combination of factors such as thrombocytopenia, coagulation defects and vasculopathy.
The development of the Dengue vaccine promises to be an interesting one. The Philippines, according to Dr. Capeding, is among several countries were the dengue vaccine is undergoing clinical trial. The Philippines was a relevant venue for this study given its location and experience with both endemic and epidemic dengue activity. Encouragingly, the dengue vaccine is in the final stages of clinical development and hopefully, would be available in the year 2014.
Indeed the forum was very informative and well- attended. Special mention to our indefatigable colleagues in the Academic Committee, Dr. Dolli Bustamente Dr. Doris Sta. Ines with the ever-supportive Pediatric residents, for organizing this Dengue Forum.
Dr. Brandon D. Ericta, FPPS
Pediatrician
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
SPEAKERS: Meadina Cruz, M.D.
Pediatric Intensivist, PCMC
Eufrosina Melendrez, M.D.
Pediatric Hematologist, PGH, MDH, MCMC, RMC
Rosario Capeding, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, RITM
Principal Investigator, Dengue Vaccine Clinical Trials
Dr. Cruz discussed the importance of vigilant monitoring for warning signs of the potentially fatal vascular permeability of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and life-threatening circulatory failure defining dengue shock syndrome (DSS). These include signs of altered consciousness, confusion and neurological manifestations like lethargy, seizures and change in sensorium. She did not only emphasize the importance of adequate fluid but also the correct use and close monitoring of fluid management to prevent overload and circulatory congestion. More frequent Hematocrit determination (cheaper than CBC) is crucial in order to monitor efficacy of fluid management.
One highlight of the discussion is the exact role and indication of platelet transfusion in the management of hospitalized dengue patients. According to Dr. Melendrez, the indication for platelet transfusion may vary from different institutions and since there is inherent risk associated with the transfusion of blood/blood-component, it is imperative to lay down the criteria for transfusion of these blood components. She added that bleeding occurred significantly more often in patients with severe thrombocytopenia, most often in patients with platelet count less than 10,000/cumm. Bleeding during DHF may result from a combination of factors such as thrombocytopenia, coagulation defects and vasculopathy.
The development of the Dengue vaccine promises to be an interesting one. The Philippines, according to Dr. Capeding, is among several countries were the dengue vaccine is undergoing clinical trial. The Philippines was a relevant venue for this study given its location and experience with both endemic and epidemic dengue activity. Encouragingly, the dengue vaccine is in the final stages of clinical development and hopefully, would be available in the year 2014.
Indeed the forum was very informative and well- attended. Special mention to our indefatigable colleagues in the Academic Committee, Dr. Dolli Bustamente Dr. Doris Sta. Ines with the ever-supportive Pediatric residents, for organizing this Dengue Forum.
Dr. Brandon D. Ericta, FPPS
Pediatrician
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
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