Introduction

World PICU Awareness Week '24 aims to shine a spotlight on the tireless efforts and innovative practices implemented in the PICU, aiming for better patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life. This series of podcasts focuses on the multifaceted nature of the ICU Liberation Bundle, understanding the importance of pain control, optimizing nutrition, and ensuring safe and timely liberation from mechanical ventilation. Through the six vital elements, we unite to advocate for the well-being and recovery of our most vulnerable patients. This episode is centered around the A Element: Assess, Prevent, and Manage Pain and the C Element: Choice of Analgesia and Sedation. GUESTS Melissa Pilbeam, BPharm Senior PICU Pharmacist Queensland Children’s Hospital Brisbane, Australia Lisa Russell, BNurs Clinical Nurse Specialist Paeditric Intesive Care Unit (PICU) Children’s Hospital Westmead Sydney, Australia HOST Kate Madden, MD Senior Associate, BCH Medical-Surgical ICU. Boston Children's Hospital Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Harvard University Boston, MA, USA DATES Initial Publication date: May 5, 2024