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
Episodes
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Jun 17, 2024 • 30min
Extracorporeal Liver Support with Dr. Ayse Akcan Arikan (2/2)
Dr. Ayse Akcan Arikan discusses the implementation of extracorporeal liver support, management of hepatic encephalopathy, ethical dilemmas in therapy decisions, positive outcomes for teenagers with liver failure, and challenges in providing high-resource therapies to pediatric patients with acute liver failure.
Jun 10, 2024 • 46min
Extracorporeal Liver Support with Dr. Ayse Akcan Arikan (1/2)
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.
May 27, 2024 • 31min
Acute Liver Failure with Dr. Jim Squires & Dr. Maria Pliakas (2/2)
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.
May 20, 2024 • 32min
Acute Liver Failure with Dr. Jim Squires & Dr. Maria Pliakas (1/2)
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.
May 6, 2024 • 28min
High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) with Dr. Martin Kneyber--Part 2
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.
Apr 29, 2024 • 35min
High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) with Dr. Martin Kneyber--Part 1
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.
Apr 15, 2024 • 38min
Point of Care Ultrasound with Dr. Thomas Conlon and Dr. Sarah Ginsburg--Part 2
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.
Apr 8, 2024 • 43min
Point of Care Ultrasound with Dr. Thomas Conlon and Dr. Sarah Ginsburg--Part 1
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.
Mar 25, 2024 • 27min
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Dr. Yigit Guner & Dr. Amir Ashrafi Part 3
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.
Mar 18, 2024 • 33min
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia with Dr. Yigit Guner & Dr. Amir Ashrafi -- Part 2 of 3
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.
