Akira Nishisaki is an attending intensivist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, with nearly two decades in pediatric airway management. Doug Atkinson, a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist also from Boston Children's, joins him to discuss critical aspects of airway management in the pediatric ICU. They explore the alarming statistics of intubation failures and complications, advancements in techniques like video laryngoscopy, and the significance of effective teamwork. The conversation also emphasizes the role of training and checklists in improving patient safety during high-risk procedures.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Peta Alexander, a senior cardiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, Dr. Elizabeth Mack, a pediatric critical care physician, and Dr. Rahul Damania from Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital delve into the art of podcasting in the medical field. They share insights on building a successful podcast, utilizing social media for promotion, and emphasizing academic recognition for podcast work. Their advice includes maintaining authenticity and collaboration while highlighting the growing role of podcasts in bridging medical knowledge and practice.