Matthew Zackoff, a critical care physician overseeing the fellowship program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, joins Jean Anne Cieplinski-Robertson, Senior Director for Nursing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and pediatric critical care expert Sanjiv Mehta. The trio discusses how predictive analytics and AI are reshaping pediatric ICUs, emphasizing the human element in technology integration. They explore ways to empower families and reduce healthcare disparities while ensuring innovations meet the diverse needs of patients and providers alike.
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Precision Enhances PICU Technology Impact
Effective PICU technologies make information actionable and reduce cognitive burden at the point of care.
Presenting precise, relevant data helps clinicians focus on what truly matters for patient safety.
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Simulating Predicted Patient Risks
Cincinnati Children's uses predictive analytics to identify high-risk patients and trigger team discussions.
The team practices real-time simulations of predicted deteriorations to improve preparedness and care outcomes.
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Fit Tech to Workflow Needs
Focus on integrating technology into clinical workflows to truly impact care.
Use AI and data tools to augment, not replace, clinician judgment and existing processes.
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The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, recognizes World PICU Awareness Week 2025. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of PICUs and critical care wards worldwide, emphasizing how healthcare professionals in these units, regardless of resource setting, are driving change.
From predictive analytics to AI-driven teamwork, this episode explores how pediatric intensive care units across North America are blending technology and human insight to transform care. Hear experts from leading children’s hospitals in the U.S. discuss how innovation, frontline collaboration, and a focus on people, not just machines, are shaping the future of critical care for children.
HOST
Maya Dewan, MD, MPH
Division Director, Division of Critical Care
Attending Physician, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit & Associate Professor
UC Department of Pediatrics
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
United States of America
GUESTS
Matthew Zackoff MD, Med
Director, Critical Care Fellowship Program
Co-Lead Digital Simulation, Center for Simulation and Research
Attending Physician, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
United States of America
Sanjiv Mehta, MD, MBE
Sanjiv D Mehta, MD, MBE, MSCE
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Associate Medical Director for Analytics - ICU
United States of America
Jean Anne Cieplinski-Robertson, MSN, RN
Senior Director of Nursing, Critical Care
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
United States of America
DATE
Initial publication date: May 8, 2025.
TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/b73v7gmf79nzjt9bt3vg3w/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_English.pdf
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French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/9b4xsp88j7m3t438rpxrc62t/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_French.pdf
Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/5bqn4q6fnw8b5gnr6swvvbx/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_Portuguese.pdf
Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/3n2xjk7tvrqgmtwwhx3mb8nb/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_Italian.pdf
German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/2q58jgjq7p99nxsgmbqp887/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_German.pdf
Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/ntsn8qpntsfkm65krzs6hqc/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_Arabic.pdf
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