Dr. Elizabeth Killien discusses post-intensive care syndrome in children and the importance of long-term outcomes in pediatric intensive care. She highlights strategies to reduce the risk of negative outcomes, the impact of pediatric septic shock on mortality and quality of life, the effects of PICS-P on caregivers and families, and the need for better communication and support systems.

Dr. Elizabeth Killien, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, discusses Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in children, including its clinical presentation, risk factors, and ways to reduce the risk. The podcast also explores challenges in measuring outcomes for children in the ICU.