

PedsCrit
PedsCrit
Welcome to PedsCrit! We are a collaborative educational PICU podcast working with pediatric critical care educators around the world to create high-yield podcast episodes on core PICU topics. Find us at PedsCrit.com, or reach us via email at PedsCritPodcast@gmail.com. We hope you enjoy! No financial conflicts of interest. Each clinical episode is made in coordination with a pediatric intensivist or guest that is a clinical or scholarly leader on the topic being discussed. Podcasts do not receive formal peer review prior to publication but quality and accuracy is closely monitored by the producers throughout the creation process to ensure accuracy and clarity. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on twitter visit @critpeds and @pedscrit on instagram. Want to support the show?Please rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! PedsCrit is a passion project and is not supported by advertisements. Donations are appreciated to support ongoing costs (podcast hosting, audio editing software, website support, etc.). Search @PedsCrit on Venmo, or you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions.Thank you for listening to PedsCrit!-Alice Shanklin & Zac Hodges
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Feb 21, 2022 • 31min
Extubation Readiness with Alyssa Stoner and Gina Patel (2/3)
Dr. Alyssa Stoner is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and practicing pediatric intensivist at Children's Mercy Kansas City.Dr. Gina Patel is a fellow in pediatric critical care at Children's Mercy Kansas City.Objectives for this episode:The participant will be able to describe 3 factors that influence a patient’s readiness to extubate. The participant will be able determine the appropriate level of respiratory support to extubate to based on the patient’s clinical picture. The participant will be able to develop and execute a patient’s extubation References: Best KM, Boullata JI, Curley MA. Risk factors associated with iatrogenic opioid and benzodiazepine withdrawal in critically ill pediatric patients: a systematic review and conceptual model. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2015;16(2):175-183. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000000306Wratney AT, Benjamin DK Jr, Slonim AD, He J, Hamel DS, Cheifetz IM. The endotracheal tube air leak test does not predict extubation outcome in critically ill pediatric patients. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2008 Sep;9(5):490-6. doi: 10.1097/PCC.0b013e3181849901. PMID: 18679147; PMCID: PMC2782931.Newth CJ, Hotz JC, Khemani RG. Ventilator Liberation in the Pediatric ICU. Respir Care. 2020;65(10):1601-1610. doi:10.4187/respcare.07810Newth CJ, Venkataraman S, Willson DF, et al. Weaning and extubation readiness in pediatric patients. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2009;10(1):1-11. doi:10.1097/PCC.0b013e318193724dVeldhoen, Esther S et al. “Post-extubation stridor in Respiratory Syncytial Virus bronchiolitis: Is there a role for prophylactic dexamethasone?.” PloS one vol. 12,2 e0172096. 16 Feb. 2017, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0172096Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. You can also check out our website at http://www.pedscrit.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit!

Feb 7, 2022 • 19min
Extubation Readiness with Alyssa Stoner and Gina Patel, (1/3)
Dr. Alyssa Stoner is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and practicing pediatric intensivist at Children's Mercy Kansas City.Dr. Gina Patel is a fellow in pediatric critical care at Children's Mercy Kansas City.Objectives for this episode:The participant will be able to describe 3 factors that influence a patient’s readiness to extubate. The participant will be able determine the appropriate level of respiratory support to extubate to based on the patient’s clinical picture. The participant will be able to develop and execute a patient’s extubation References: Best KM, Boullata JI, Curley MA. Risk factors associated with iatrogenic opioid and benzodiazepine withdrawal in critically ill pediatric patients: a systematic review and conceptual model. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2015;16(2):175-183. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000000306Wratney AT, Benjamin DK Jr, Slonim AD, He J, Hamel DS, Cheifetz IM. The endotracheal tube air leak test does not predict extubation outcome in critically ill pediatric patients. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2008 Sep;9(5):490-6. doi: 10.1097/PCC.0b013e3181849901. PMID: 18679147; PMCID: PMC2782931.Newth CJ, Hotz JC, Khemani RG. Ventilator Liberation in the Pediatric ICU. Respir Care. 2020;65(10):1601-1610. doi:10.4187/respcare.07810Newth CJ, Venkataraman S, Willson DF, et al. Weaning and extubation readiness in pediatric patients. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2009;10(1):1-11. doi:10.1097/PCC.0b013e318193724dVeldhoen, Esther S et al. “Post-extubation stridor in Respiratory Syncytial Virus bronchiolitis: Is there a role for prophylactic dexamethasone?.” PloS one vol. 12,2 e0172096. 16 Feb. 2017, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0172096Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. You can also check out our website at http://www.pedscrit.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit!

Dec 6, 2021 • 20min
Work of Breathing Physiology with Dr. Bill Bortcosh, Part 2
Dr. Bortcosh is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Florida. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Albany Medical School, NY in 2011. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2015 and continued his education at Massachusetts General Hospital for his fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care graduating June 2018. ObjectivesExplain the physiology of the common signs of increased work of breathing.Discuss whether a patient is trying to oxygenate or ventilate when s/he is having increased work of breathing.Discuss the role of pulse oximetry in directing the management of lower respiratory tract disease.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. You can also check out our website at http://www.pedscrit.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit!

Nov 22, 2021 • 28min
Work of Breathing Physiology with Dr. Bill Bortcosh, Part 1
Dr. Bortcosh is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Florida. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Albany Medical School, NY in 2011. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2015 and continued his education at Massachusetts General Hospital for his fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care graduating June 2018. ObjectivesExplain the physiology of the common signs of increased work of breathing.Discuss whether a patient is trying to oxygenate or ventilate when s/he is having increased work of breathing.Discuss the role of pulse oximetry in directing the management of lower respiratory tract disease.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. You can also check out our website at http://www.pedscrit.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit!

Nov 2, 2021 • 21min
Severe Asthma with Dr. Nisha Agasthya, Part 2: Non-Invasive Respiratory Support
Dr. Nisha Agasthya is a Pediatric Intensivist at Wesley Children's Hospital in Wichita Kansas and Clinical Assistant Professor at Kansas University School of Medicine. She is interested in Medical Education and Quality Improvement.How to support PedsCrit?Please share, like, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Donations appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo --100% of all funds will go to supporting the show to keep this project going.Learning objectives:Describe the incidence of severe / near fatal asthma in PediatricsRecognize and stratify patients with impending respiratory failure Develop a medication plan for initial management of non-intubated patients with severe asthma Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. You can also check out our website at http://www.pedscrit.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit!

Oct 25, 2021 • 26min
Severe Asthma with Dr. Nisha Agasthya, Part 1: Acute Stabilization
Dr. Nisha Agasthya is a Pediatric Intensivist at Wesley Children's Hospital in Wichita Kansas and Clinical Assistant Professor at Kansas University School of Medicine. She is interested in Medical Education and Quality Improvement.How to support PedsCrit?Please share, like, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Donations appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo --100% of all funds will go to supporting the show to keep this project going.Learning objectives:Describe the incidence of severe / near fatal asthma in PediatricsRecognize and stratify patients with impending respiratory failure Develop a medication plan for initial management of non-intubated patients with severe asthma Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show. Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com. You can also check out our website at http://www.pedscrit.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit!

Oct 17, 2021 • 41min
Status Epilepticus with Dr. Manette Ness-Cochinwala and Dr. Anuj Jayakar
Dr. Manette Ness-Cochinwala and Dr. Anuj Jayakar discuss status epilepticus, its complications, and treatment strategies. Topics include the importance of early recognition, EEG monitoring for high-risk patients, future advancements in treatment options, and the significance of timely diagnosis and treatment.

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Oct 4, 2021 • 22min
Acute Kidney Injury with Dr. Archana Dhar and Dr. Molly McGetrick, Part 3
Dr. Archana Dhar and Dr. Molly McGetrick discuss Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in the pediatric critical care setting, including diagnosing AKI according to the KDIGO guidelines, the use of biomarkers and the renal angina index for risk stratification, and therapeutic agents such as low dose dopamine. They also highlight the importance of vigilance and monitoring urine output in the ICU population.

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Sep 27, 2021 • 18min
Acute Kidney Injury with Dr. Archana Dhar and Dr. Molly McGetrick, Part 2
Dr. Archana Dhar and Dr. Molly McGetrick discuss acute kidney injury (AKI) in the pediatric critical care setting. They explore topics such as diagnosing AKI, biomarkers and risk stratification, managing AKI patients, monitoring urine output, distinguishing between intrinsic and pre-renal disease, and the use of normal saline.

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Sep 20, 2021 • 27min
Acute Kidney Injury with Dr. Archana Dhar and Dr. Molly McGetrick--Part 1
Dr. Archana Dhar and Dr. Molly McGetrick discuss acute kidney injury (AKI) in the pediatric critical care setting, including the definition, diagnosis, and management according to the KDIGO guidelines. They also delve into the categories and causes of AKI, special populations at higher risk, and the causes of AKI in septic and oncology patients.


