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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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.
Sep 13, 2021 • 36min
Welcome to the PICU with Dr. Ashley Siems, Part 2
Dr. Ashley Siems, a pediatric intensivist and PCCM Fellowship Program Director at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, shares invaluable insights on patient presentations in the PICU. She discusses a systematic approach to enhance resident training in critical care. Key topics include optimizing fluid management and bowel regimens, effective strategies for anemia and sepsis treatment, and the intricate dynamics of transitioning patients out of the ICU. The conversation also touches on teamwork's emotional impact, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals.
Sep 6, 2021 • 1h 8min
Welcome to the PICU with Dr. Ashley Siems, Part 1
Dr. Ashley Siems shares her systems-based approach to presenting patients in the PICU. Topics include enhancing presentation styles, importance of neurologic assessment and sedation, understanding ventilator settings, non-invasive respiratory support, and evaluating cardiovascular health in pediatric critical care.
Aug 26, 2021 • 19min
Natural Airway Sedation with Pradip Kamat, Part 3
Topics discussed in this podcast include natural airway sedation for pediatric intensivists, procedural sedation versus general anesthesia, safety considerations and risk factors, patient and drug selection, appropriate monitoring, and rescue medications. Additionally, the podcast explores practical sedation scenarios such as sedating a three-year-old for an MRI and comparing ketamine to propofol and fentanyl for sedation. They also touch on the use of nitrous oxide for urinary catheter placement.
Aug 19, 2021 • 19min
Natural Airway Sedation with Pradip Kamat, Part 2
Pradip Kamat, expert in natural airway sedation, discusses the importance of procedural sedation for pediatric intensivists, drug selection, safety considerations, and patient selection. The podcast also covers factors to consider in pediatric procedural sedation, anesthesia referral, sedating children in an outpatient setting, and distraction techniques for pediatric procedures.
Aug 12, 2021 • 26min
Natural Airway Sedation with Pradip Kamat, Part 1
Dr. Pradip Kamat, an expert in natural airway sedation for pediatric intensivists, discusses important topics including procedural sedation vs. general anesthesia, safety considerations and adverse events, patient and drug selection, appropriate monitoring, and common clinical scenarios. The podcast also explores the relevance of sedation outside the ICU, the challenges of studying safety and risk factors in outpatient sedation, factors contributing to adverse events, and the significance of dedicated sedation services in PICUs and sedation training during fellowships.
Aug 5, 2021 • 16min
Intubation Essentials with Dr. Alyssa Stoner and Dr. Gina Patel, Neuromuscular Blockade (6/6)
Dr. Alyssa Stoner and Dr. Gina Patel discuss the importance of Su-Gamidex and medication requirements for intubation. They compare Neuromuscular Blockade medications like Vecuronium, Rocuronium, and succinylcholine and emphasize the timing of administration. The podcast also covers the differences between succinylcholine and rocuronium, the use of sugamadex as a reversal agent, sedation strategies, and institutional preferences for NICU rotations.
Jul 29, 2021 • 13min
Intubation Essentials with Dr. Alyssa Stoner and Dr. Gina Patel, Commonly Used Medications (5/6)
Dr. Alyssa Stoner and Dr. Gina Patel discuss common pediatric intubation medications, emphasizing pre-medication importance for infants, risks of rapid fentanyl administration, and optimizing analgesics and sedatives. They cover topics such as IV lidocaine controversy, managing rigid chest syndrome, and titration strategies for optimal outcomes.
Jul 22, 2021 • 19min
Intubation Essentials with Dr. Alyssa Stoner and Dr. Gina Patel, Sedation & Analgesia Overview (4/6)
Dr. Alyssa Stoner and Dr. Gina Patel discuss sedation and analgesia in intubation, comparing medication choices and delivery methods. They emphasize premedication, drug selection based on patient condition, and the importance of pain management and empathy for pediatric patients. The episode explores the advantages of using ketamine and propofol as induction agents, highlighting their benefits and considerations in ICU settings.
