PCICS Podcast

Join us for part 3 of a 3-part series on extracorporeal life support (ECMO). Part 3 will cover an overview of ECMO complications, decannulation and outcomes. This episode is directed to those who have some exposure to ECMO but not extensive experience. Special guests at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford include: Kate Ryan, MD; Director of Cardiac ECMO; Associate Medical Director of CVICU; Allen Shiu, MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN-P. ECMO Specialist, Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Educator, CVICU Educator; and Ozzie Jahadi, CCP Pediatric Perfusionist; ECMO Program Coordinator and Educator. Host/Editor: Elizabeth Price, PA and Allen Shiu, MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN-P (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford). Producer: Saidie Rodriguez, MD (CHOA/Emory). Supplemental materials are available to members only, free of charge. Please see episode 56 for part one and episode 60 for part two. Registration is required to access the materials. Diagrams can be accessed by PCICS members in our LMS Supplemental materials. https://pediatriccardiacintensivecaresociety.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/xP2YQjvp?mode=Attendee

When and why do we deviate from the septic shock algorithm? Why do cardiologists and neonatologists have various practices regarding vasoactives? What are the limits in monitoring and targeting endpoints in managing shock in neonates? Join us to for an enriching discussion with guests Denise Suttner, MD (Rady Children’s/ UC San Diego), Amir Ashrafi, MD (Children’s Hosp Orange County/UC Irvine) and Nim Goldshtrom, MD, MS (Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital/Columbia Univ Medical Ct). Host/Editor/Producer: Saidie Rodriguez, MD (CHOA/Emory). The recording of the session from the 8th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery that we discuss in this episode can be found here.

Join a panel of bioethicist intensivists as they discuss ethical dilemmas in pediatric cardiac critical care, including issues of health equity, shared decision-making, moral distress, and resource allocation. They emphasize the importance of transparent communication, involving families in decision-making, and navigating difficult conversations to ensure the best care for pediatric patients.

Join experts from 4 different institutions (Kiona Allen MD of Lurie Children's, Alex Floh MD of Sick Kids, Sushma Reddy MD of Lucile Packard Hospital and Lisa Grimaldi MD of Phoenix Children's) as they discuss their management of common but challenging cases in the CVICU such as feeding a pre-op truncus and fever in an infant on prostaglandin. Hosts: Deanna Tzanetos MD (Norton Children's) and Lillian Su MD (Phoenix Children's). Editor/Producer: Lillian Su MD

Join Host Sarah Tabbutt, MD,PhD (UCSF) as she and Lisa's friends and colleagues from Boston Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital remember the life and legacy of Lisa Kohr. Editor/Producer: Deanna Todd Tzanetos, MD, MSCI (Norton Children's Hospital/U of Louisville).

Dr. Soham Dasgupta (Norton Children's Hospital/U of Louisville) and Dr. Deanna Todd Tzanetos (Norton Children's Hospital/U of Louisville) have an in depth discussion following the course of a postoperative patient with junctional ectopic tachycardia. A great podcast for learners to review recognition, physiology and management of a common postoperative problem. For seasoned intensivists, we include an in depth discussion of treatment options, including some newer medications, and risks and benefits of each. Guest: Soham Dasgupta, MD Host/Editor/Producer: Deanna Todd Tzanetos, MD, MSCI

NewsTalk: Recommendations for Centers Performing Pediatric Heart Surgery in the United States - Dr. Carl Backer (Kentucky Children's Hospital/Cincinnati Children's Hospital) and Dr. John Costello (Medical University of South Carolina), two co-authors of the landmark CHSS recommendations published recently, join the NewsTalk team to discuss the development, implications, and hopes for the sweeping recommendations. Co-Hosts: Lillian Su, Saidie Rodriguez. Co-Host/Editor/Producer: David Werho. The article discussed can be found here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022522323007584

Join Dr. Lillian Su (Phoenix Children's Hospital) as she interviews Dr. Ndidi Musa, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington (UW) and past interim Division Chief of the CVICU at Seattle Children's and now Director of the Internal Coaching Program at UW Department of Pediatrics. She shares her fascinating journey from being "encouraged" to receive coaching to now creating a department wide program and she discusses the benefits of coaching and why she believes medicine needs a culture of coaching now more than ever. She also discusses the specific steps she took to get to where she is today. Interviewer: Lillian Su, MD Guest Ndidi Musa, MD Editor/Producer Lillian Su, MD

Join Chris Knoll and Lillian Su as they continue their interview of the former Chief of CardiacAnesthesia at Boston Children's Hospital. He discusses the importance of understanding physiologic models and which models applies to which patient at what point in time. He also gives his thoughts on what makes a great cardiac surgeon having worked with many throughout his time at Boston Children's. Interviewers Chris Knoll, MD and Lillian Su, MD both of Phoenix Children's Hospital. Guest: Dr. James DiNardo of Boston Children's Hospital. Editor and Producer: Lillian Su, MD Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Join Chris Knoll and Lillian Su, 2 cardiac intensivists at Phoenix Children as they interview Dr. Jim DiNardo who is the former Chief of CV Anesthesia at Boston Children's. We recorded live at the spectacular 8th World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery in DC and Dr. DiNardo's sessions were standing room only so he shares insights from not only the sessions but also reflects back on his illustrious career. Lots of wisdom in this 2 part episode, including thoughts on microcirculation, milrinone, optimal peep, what makes a great surgeon and much more! Part 2 will be released in early October. Hosts: Chris Knoll, MD and Lillian Su, MD both at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Guest: Dr. James DiNardo, MD (Boston Children's Hospital). Editor and Producer: Lillian Su, MD