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NOTE: This is a template. Any headers and text, except the Advocate logo and the background color, can be edited and moved as needed. Select & type over or delete any text on this template for your poster. Some of the words are prompts, but what you chose to say is up to you. These are not hard & fast categories—only prompts; use what works best for your content. Remove this white box to use the template Check the guidelines for your conference and be sure to include the recommended headings. Adjust the headings and content on this poster template to accommodate the guidelines. Words in each section should be a consistent size not smaller than 20 font, Use left alignment throughout. The content should run left to right but can run from one column to another or the lines between columns can be removed. Abstract § Follow the guidelines for the conference/meeting where the poster will be presented. Some organizations request that the abstract be included on the poster. § If the poster space is too tight, and it is not required, leave the abstract off the poster. § Suggested headings for a case report: § Background, Objective, Methods, Description, Discussion Background/Introduction (choose one heading term) § This section should include background information about your case. § Highlight the unique aspect of the case or the Title of Poster Authors Department / Division, Advocate Children’s Hospital Case Description Discussion/Conclusions § The case description should include the pertinent § Conclusion section highlight the take-home point § Patient presentation/examination § Pertinent labs and images § Consider whether you should include family § Include information from the literature that information about this case. Be consistent with your objective and methods. history, social history brought up by the case. Do not repeat the same information from the case description section, instead create summary statements. Optional Photo or Graphic § Define the implications of this case for pediatric § Use tables, graphs or charts to illustrate the practice. information. Refer to the table or figure number in text. § Include a clear title and legends/descriptions for each figure. § Point out any social or ethical considerations Figure 3. Description of the figure content, include statistical significance if applicable. § Include limitations and recommendations for § Depending on the space you have on your poster, and the conference guidelines you may need to include either the conclusion or discussion section or separate the information into two sections. § The format of the background can be in paragraph Objective unique to your patient and the involvement of multidisciplinary team members. future research needs. novel insight into pathophysiology, diagnosis or treatment. form or individual bulleted statements. compares to the interesting or unique aspects of the case. Optional Table or Graphic § The objective should be included directly after the introduction. § Be specific and clear about the purpose of using a case study approach to introduce the topic. Methods/Approach (choose one heading) Table/Figure 1. Description of the figure content, include statistical significance if applicable. Optional Photo or Graphic This section may need to start or run over into next column because of space – adjust accordingly. § For a case report, this section may include the following content: (subheadings are encouraged) Review of Literature § Similar cases § Research related to condition § Clinical features § Diagnosis § Treatments Optional Photo or Graphic Figure 2. Description of the figure content, include statistical significance if applicable. Acknowledgements Figure 4. Description of the figure content, include statistical significance if applicable. Acknowledge team members, hospital staff, including nurses, residents, fellows, office staff and/or mentor who provide ancillary or intermittent care but who do not make a direct and significant contribution to the clinical data. References Include this section if space on poster permits. Include only key references listed or used for the introduction.