PCICS Podcast
The Podcast for Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
We discuss various topics in pediatric cardiac intensive care, cardiology, cardiac surgery, and anesthesia. Episodes include challenging cases, new science, journal clubs, humanity topics, current events, education, and novel ICU therapies with guests from pediatric cardiac ICUs across the world and other leaders in the field. The PCICS Podcast is the official podcast of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society and is the longest-running podcast for pediatric cardiology and pediatric cardiac critical care. Executive Producers: David Werho, Saidie Rodriguez, Deanna Tzanetos.
Episodes
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Feb 3, 2021 • 15min
Episode 20: Comparing ATIII in Anticoagulated Patients
Host/Editor: Deanna Tzanetos, MD. Producer: David Werho, MD
Lauren Haney, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPPS from MUSC discusses her research comparing recombinant versus plasma-derived Antithrombin III. Note: Off-label pediatric use discussed – PCICS does not endorse specific clinical management.
Feb 3, 2021 • 19min
Episode 19: The PCICS Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum
Host/Editor/Producer: David Werho, MD
Louise Callow, MSN, CPCP-PC and Lindsey Justice, DNP, CPNP-AC discuss the PCICS Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum including its development, progress, and plans for the future.
Feb 3, 2021 • 32min
Episode 18: The PC4 Story – Past, Present, Future:
Editor: Jill Zender, NP and Host/Producer: David Werho, MD
Michael Gaies, MD, MPH, MSc, from The University of Michigan discusses the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4) from its beginnings, to the recent landmark JACC publication, and into the future.
Feb 3, 2021 • 17min
Episode 17: A Career Researching Long-Term Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Patients
Host: Sarah Tabbutt, MD, PhD
Editor/Producer: David Werho, MD
Kathy Mussatto, PhD, RN, a nurse-scientist at Children’s Wisconsin, discusses her work on long-term outcomes, quality of life, and neurodevelopmental follow-up in pediatric cardiac patients.
Feb 3, 2021 • 34min
Episode 16: Creating Healthy Work Environments for Critical Care Nurses and Physicians
Host/Editor: Deanna Tzanetos, MD
Producer: David Werho, MD
Dorrie Fontaine, RN, PhD, FAAN discusses her work on creating healthy work environments for physicians and nurses in critical care units.
Feb 3, 2021 • 10min
Episode 15: Award Winning Abstract: Development of a Risk Score
Episode 15: Award Winning Abstract: Development of a Risk Score for Interstage Death or Transplant After Stage I Palliation for Single Ventricle Heart Disease
Host: Mary Taylor, MD Editor: Courtney Celani, APRN, PNP-AC Producer: David Werho, MD
Dr. Humera Ahmed discusses her best trainee abstract award winning project: Development of a risk score for interstage death or transplant after stage I palliation.
Feb 3, 2021 • 34min
Episode 14: Contemporary Approaches to the Complex Single Ventricle Patient
Host: Grace Bichara, MD Guests: Joseph Forbess, MD, MBA & Can Yerebakan, MD Editor/Producer: David Werho, MD
Drs. Joseph Forbess and Can Yerebakan discuss their philosophies and approaches to the high-risk single ventricle neonate.
Feb 3, 2021 • 29min
Episode 13: Cardiac Critical Care Pioneer: Dr. David Wessel
Host: Sarah Tabbutt, MD, PhD Guest: David Wessel, MD Editor/Producer: David Werho, MD
Sarah Tabbutt interviews David Wessel, a pioneer in our field, about his thoughts on training, leadership, wellness, and innovation in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care.
Feb 3, 2021 • 13min
Episode 12: POSTER Program for Cardiac ICU Nursing Resiliency and Retention
Host: Andrew Smith, MD, MSCI, MMHC. Editor: Deanna Tzanetos, MD, MSCI. Producer: David Werho, MD.
Mary McLellan, MPH, BSN, RN, CPN (Boston Children’s Hospital) discusses the POSTER program to improve nursing resiliency & retention in the ICU.
Feb 3, 2021 • 16min
Episode 11: Dr. Paul Checchia – 10 Years Until Retirement: 10 Myths to Disrupt
Host: Mary Taylor, MD Editor: Jill Zender, PNP-AC Producer: David Werho, MD
Dr. Paul Checchia (Texas Children’s Hospital) discusses his Anthony Chang lecture at the PCICS Meeting in 12/2018 including some hot topics and interesting myths in our field.
