Dr. Ayse Akcan Arikan, a pediatric intensivist and nephrologist, discusses extracorporeal liver support in acute liver failure. Topics include modalities of liver support, innovative therapy implementation, managing liver failure in pediatric patients, and the use of extracorporeal therapies like SPAD, MARS, and CRRT.

Dr. Jim Squires and Dr. Maria Pliakas discuss pediatric acute liver failure, focusing on fluid resuscitation, coagulopathy, and prognostic markers. They explore management strategies, coagulation factor replacements, and fluid/electrolyte complications. The podcast emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care and collaboration in successful liver transplantation cases.

Dr. Jim Squires & Dr. Maria Pliakas discuss pediatric acute liver failure, challenges in diagnosis, clinical cases, management strategies, and personalized treatment approaches. They highlight the importance of individualized care, early referral to transplant centers, and extracurricular support methods like plasma exchange and CRRT. The conversation also explores medication management in critical care settings for safe sedation and paralysis.

Dr. Martin Kneyber discusses the physiologic rationale for HFOV, patient populations benefiting from it, evidence supporting its use, expert patient management, and future research. Topics include mean airway pressure, chest movement in HFOV, corner frequency's impact on ventilation, optimizing strategies for oxygenation, and CO2 monitoring in critically ill children.

Dr. Martin Kneyber, a pediatric critical care specialist, discusses high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) in pediatric critical care. Topics include physiologic rationale, patient populations, key evidence, expert approach in managing HFOV, and future research directions. The podcast explores HFOV benefits, challenges, efficacy, and setting PEEP levels for optimal outcomes.

Dr. Thomas Conlon and Dr. Sarah Ginsburg discuss the importance of Point of Care Ultrasound in pediatric ICU, addressing challenges in program implementation and competency assessments. They emphasize collaboration with specialists for quality assurance and continuous training to enhance ultrasound practice.

Dr. Thomas Conlon and Dr. Sarah Ginsburg discuss the importance of Point of Care Ultrasound in pediatric critical care. They explore its impact on diagnosing shock, challenges in treatment, and enhancing patient outcomes. The podcast highlights the benefits of real-time ultrasound for immediate hemodynamic assessment and improved communication among healthcare providers.

Dr. Yigit Guner and Dr. Amir Ashrafi discuss congenital diaphragmatic hernia surgery, use of corticosteroids, optimal timing for surgical repair, specialized care impact, and AI in CDH management. They also share personal insights, talk about upcoming pediatric congress, express gratitude to guests, and chat about pizza secrets.

Exploring delivery room procedures, ECMO transition decisions for neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Optimizing care in the NICU with blood gas analysis, ventilation strategies, and hemodynamic resuscitation. Managing pulmonary vascular resistance with pulmonary vasodilators. Navigating ECMO cannulation decision and surgical repair. Team approach and ECMO considerations for CDH patients.

Experts discuss the anatomy, physiology, and prenatal risk assessment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. They delve into managing CDH, liver position implications, fetal echocardiograms, and a fetal procedure for lung growth, highlighting the complexities and challenges in treatment.