In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, we will explore the role of podcasts for learning and discuss the most popular pediatric critical care podcasts from across the world. Drs. Peta Alexander, Erin Bennett, Rahul Damania, Patrick Davies, Zachary Hodges, Greg Kelly, Elizabeth Mack, and Alice Shanklin will describe their podcast series and ex…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Lorna Fraser discusses the results of a prospective cohort study comparing outcomes for children receiving home blends vs formula via gastrostomy tube. She describes the central role of patients and families in study design, opportunities for ensuring equitable access to blended diets, and next…

In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, authors of the newly released publication, International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock, review their research and findings for treating and caring for children with sepsis and septic shock. They discuss how using the novel Phoenix Sepsis Score guided the development of this new…

In this new Nursing World Shared Practice Forum video, Dr. Andrea Wallace shares the importance of implementing social determinants of health screening in healthcare delivery. She shares non-traditional strategies and resources nurses can use to participate in evidence-based practice activities. She also discusses firsthand experiences with impleme…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Ulfat Shaikh discusses the development of an implementation toolkit to prevent medication errors in the home and community using quality improvement methodology. She describes the process of translating recommendations from a policy statement into practice, opportunities for collaboration with …

In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Martin Kneyber discusses the implementation of the PALICC-2 guidelines in bedside monitoring and management of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). He shares insights on how the concepts of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), driving pressure, patient self-inflicted lung injury…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Julie Hauer and Ms. Jennifer Siedman discuss the development of an anticipatory guidance tool for children with severe neurologic impairment called NeuroJourney, an initiative of the Courageous Parents Network. They describe its grounding in palliative care principles and literature, opportunit…

In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Robert Tasker, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, discusses his efforts to help scholars improve their writing and get published. He emphasizes the importance of reading contemporary literature, mastering the basics of scientific writing, and engaging with references cri…

In this video, the viewer will learn the clinical basics of fever as well as the physiology of body temperature and the approach to evaluation and management of fever.Initial publication: April 9, 2019.Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Bosto…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Arda Hotz discusses a cross-sectional study of the use of durable medical equipment and supplies by pediatric patients. She describes implications for the care of children with complex chronic conditions, key stakeholders involved in the analysis, and next steps from this work.SPEAKERSArda Hotz…

In this Nursing World Shared Practice video, Dr. Ernest Grant discusses the catalysts that prompted the formation of the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing. He identifies inequities within the nursing profession and provides examples of how nurses can become allies to confront individual and systemic racism.LEARNING OBJECTIVESFollowin…

This podcast discusses trauma-informed care (TIC) for children including 1) why patients may not endorse a history of trauma, 2) why providers might not screen for trauma, and 3) what to do if a patient has a positive screen for trauma.LEARNING OBJECTIVES- Recognize why a patient may not endorse a history of trauma- Define reasons why a provider mi…

This podcast discusses trauma-informed care (TIC) for children by 1) defining trauma, 2) discussing the common types of traumatic events children can experience, 3) detailing core principles of trauma-informed care, and 4) providing recommendations for how to incorporate TIC into pediatric practice.LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon viewing this video, learne…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Lewis First and Ms. Cara Coleman discuss the role of the journal Pediatrics in disseminating emerging evidence in complex care and disability. They describe the unique Family Partnerships column, the inclusive decision-making process for publication, and opportunities for clinicians and familie…

In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Hall discusses immunology and inflammation in pediatric sepsis treatment, using immune phenotyping to personalize treatment for pediatric sepsis.LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon listening to this presentation, learners will be able to:- Recall the history of understanding the inflammatory response in cri…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Catherine Diskin and Ms. Kate Robinson discuss their team's approach to co-developing a continuing education seminar series. They describe the value of family partnership in complex care education and research, important considerations for effectively engaging families, and next steps from this…

This podcast discusses pediatric behavior management counseling covering a wide range of topics including: 1) common challenging behaviors encountered at various stages of childhood and adolescence, 2) ways to create a safe space for children, adolescents, and caretakers to share their thoughts and concerns regarding challenging behaviors, and 3) s…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Brenda Morrow discusses the structure of the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies, her journey to become President of the Federation, and shares a preview of features in the upcoming World Congress.LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon listening to this presentation, learners will be a…

This podcast explains the pathophysiology of single ventricle cardiac lesions, and reviews the three-step surgical procedure used for palliation.0:00 Introduction1:55 Anatomy & Pathophysiology3:56 Typical Palliation8:50 Long Term Complications After RepairLEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter listening to this podcast, the learner should be able to:• Explain th…

This podcast discusses the preoperative, operative, and postoperative considerations for patients undergoing surgical treatment for moyamoya disease including: anatomy and pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, preoperative evaluation, anesthetic management, operative approach, and postoperative care.LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon listening th…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Mark Brittan discusses a qualitative study of stakeholders in a family-certified nursing assistant program in Colorado. He describes the limitations of the paid family caregiver model, opportunities for advocacy, and the next steps from this work.SPEAKERMark Brittan, MD, MPHAssociate Professor …

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Akira Nishisaki discusses the history of the NEAR4KIDS project and gives an in-depth description of his team's recent paper on the implementation of video laryngoscope-assisted coaching and the reduction of adverse tracheal intubation-associated events in the PICU.LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon listening to…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Stefanie Ames discusses a qualitative study that explores family experiences of discrimination in health care for children with medical complexity and disability. She describes the value of partnering with people with lived experience in research, implications for clinical practice, and importa…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Drs. Suchitra Ranjit and Luregn Schlapbach, discuss a framework to provide individualized hemodynamic support for pediatric patients with septic shock, especially those in lower and middle-income countries. The authors discuss considerations described in their expert group's recent article, including how…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Michelle Watkinson discusses a systematic review of studies that evaluate community-based interventions for family caregivers of children with medical complexity (CMC). She describes important gaps in the literature about effective strategies to improve health for CMC in the home and community,…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. P. Galen DiDomizio and Dr. Dominic Moore discuss the findings of an online survey of complex care clinicians about challenges related to discussing goals of care, advance care planning and care coordination. They describe opportunities for embedding palliative care principles in the care of chi…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Nancy Murphy discusses the piloting of a home monitoring application for families of children with medical complexity and the associations between the level of parental concern and clinical status changes identified in secondary data analysis. She describes the key role families played in guidi…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Robert Tasker highlights research trends from his position as Editor-in-Chief of the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Journal. Dr. Tasker presents notable articles from the first half of 2023, and provides his perspective on how academic journals such as PCCM are evolving to meet the needs of modern …

By the end of this podcast, the learner will be able to describe the fundamental elements of sickle cell disease, including pathophysiology, potential complications, and management strategies.Upon listening to this presentation, participants will be able to:- Discuss the pathophysiology of SCD- Identify the common complications seen in this conditi…

For World PICU Day on May 12, 2023, The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS) organized a panel discussion with regional speakers discussing Sepsis guidelines for early recognition, resuscitation, and management: Global perspectives.The panelists provided a brief summary of:• Their participation in the develo…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Sriram Ramgopal and Dr. Carolyn Foster discuss the design and key findings of a cross-sectional study examining encounters in the Emergency Department and subsequent care for children with medical complexity and mental or behavioral health needs. They describe gaps in our knowledge and systems …

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Ebor Jacob James discusses the current state of pediatric critical care in India. Dr. Jacob James describes clinical staffing models, fellowship and accreditation programs, as well as the impact of simulation training in these areas. He also provides background on PediSTARS, the Pediatric Simulation …

In this presentation, the listener will learn the developmental milestones of a newborn through 5 years of age, including parental guidance and red flags.LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:• Understand the importance of monitoring child development• Explain the difference between developmental surveillan…

In this video, the viewer will learn to define brief resolved unexplained events, recognize the clinical presentation, diagnose and risk stratify a patient and understand the principles of management.LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:• Define brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs)• Recognize the clin…

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Eyal Cohen discusses the design and key findings of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a structured complex care program in Ontario, Canada. He describes implications for clinical practice, opportunities for family partnership in research, and the next steps from this…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Michael Dean discusses the potential impact of ChatGPT on pediatric critical care. Dr. Dean gives background as to what ChatGPT is, how it was developed, and how it is currently being used in the medical community at large. He discusses his experiences using ChatGPT, describing its promising features…

In this podcast, Dr. Helena Leahy reviews risk factors, mechanism, signs and symptomsm, and appropriate management of laryngospasm. Upon listening to this presentation, learners should be able to:- Identify the risk factors of laryngospasm- Describe the mechanism of laryngospasm- Explain how to diagnose and treat laryngospasmPublication date: April…

In this Nursing World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Hanrahan shares her research related to distraction for pediatric painful procedures. She reviews why this research is important, how it has benefited the pediatric patient population, and lists tools parents and caregivers can use to help them comfort children during painful tests and proced…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Khemani discusses the new Second Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC-2) guidelines, describing important changes from the previous PALICC guidelines and highlighting topics such as non-invasive ventilation, patient self-inflicted lung injury, and strategies for monitoring the bre…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Paul Offit discusses the viruses causing the so-called “tripledemic.” Dr. Offit reviews the virulence, transmission, and vaccine potential related to Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). He shares current knowledge about the epidemiology and pediatric vaccination rates related to the Influenza A outbre…

This podcast discusses the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative considerations for patients undergoing laryngeal cleft repair including: anatomy and pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, pre-operative evaluation, anesthetic management, operative approach, and post-operative care.Upon viewing this presentation, participants will…

This video is a part of our Pain Series. In this episode, Dr. Corrie Chumpitazi gives an overview of pediatric pain management in the emergency department context, with a focus on education and advocacy toolkits for pediatric pain management that can be used nationwide. She discusses how to optimize both recognition and management of pediatric pain…

This video is a part of our Pain Series. In this episode, Dr. Jean Solodiuk reviews approaches to the recognition and assessment of pain in children with intellectual disability. Dr. Solodiuk describes ways to define and measure pain in an individualized fashion, discusses collaborative approaches to pain management involving caregivers, and illust…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Robert Tasker continues highlighting research trends from his position as Editor-in-Chief of the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Journal. Dr. Tasker presents notable articles from 2022, shares a look into upcoming topics and themes for 2023, and provides his perspective on how academic journals such…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Robert Tasker discusses trends in research over the past year from his position as Editor-in-Chief of the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Journal. Dr. Tasker shares his views on some of the most active areas of research in the field of pediatric critical care medicine in 2022 and provides an insider…

This podcast discusses pediatric anxiety and how to approach and support a patient who suffers from a possible anxiety disorder. The authors review the guidelines and tools used for diagnosing anxiety disorders and discuss treatments.Initial Publication: November 9, 2022.Dholakia A, Ngo A, Chase B, Wills K, Blackburn K. Pediatric Behavioral-Mental …

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome awareness month. Dr. Richard Goldstein, director of Robert’s Program on Sudden Unexplained Death in Pediatrics, provides an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), including historical perspectives, definitions, current understanding of potential etiologies, and emerging research. Additionally, Dr. G…

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Christina VanderPluym, Co-Director of the Stroke and Cerebral Vascular Center and Medical Director of the Cardiac Anti-thrombosis Management and Monitoring Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, discusses emerging concepts in managing anticoagulation of extracorporeal support devices, with a focus on…

In this podcast, Erin Quinlan and Jennifer Schlebusch share their knowledge on mindfulness, and how it can be utilized as a stress reduction tool for nurses and their patients. They review different methods of mindfulness, including Reiki, and how to incorporate these tools into the hospital setting.Following this podcast, learners will be able to:…

In this podcast, the learner will learn how to approach patients with abdominal pain including recognition of important historical features, physical examination findings, and pertinent laboratory testing and imaging studies.Learning Objectives:- Recognize important historical features in patients with abdominal pain- Select physical examination ma…