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In this podcast, recorded at the Top Articles of 2025 Session at PEDICRITICON 2025, Dr. Traci Wolbrink interviews Drs. Ashish Agarwal and Ramesh Kumar Ramachandran about two randomized controlled trials. These studies comparing 0.9% normal saline with Ringer’s lactate in diabetic ketoacidosis and the efficacy of high flow nasal cannula versus nasal prong bubble CPAP in bronchiolitis. The conversation reveals challenges in resource-limited settings, emphasizing the importance of protocol adherence, mentorship, and resource management. Valuable insights into fluid management, respiratory support, and research execution are offered for healthcare professionals keen on advancing clinical practice and research knowledge.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the limitations of using normal saline in diabetic ketoacidosis
- Understand the physiological benefits of balanced fluids like Ringer’s Lactate
- Identify the logistical challenges in conducting trials in resource-limited settings
- Appreciate the role of teamwork and protocol adherence in research success
AUTHORS
Ashish Agarwal, MD
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
Ramachandran Rameshkumar, MD, DM, FRCPCH
Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics,
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and
Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics,
Mediclinic City Hospital, Mohammed Bin Rashid University
of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Associate Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: July 1, 2026.
ARTICLES REFERENCED
Agarwal A, Jayashree M, Nallasamy K, Dayal D, Attri SV. 0.9% Saline versus Ringer's lactate as initial fluid in children with diabetic ketoacidosis: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care. 2025;13(2):e004623. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40194836/
Maya M, Rameshkumar R, Selvan T, Delhikumar CG. High-Flow Nasal Cannula Versus Nasal Prong Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Children With Moderate to Severe Acute Bronchiolitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2024;25(8):748-757. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38639564/
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/szcrpthcfg3w4398gkvf9ch/202606_Pedicriticon_Podcast_2025_Transcript
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
CITATION
Agarwal A, Rameshkumar R, Wolbrink TA. PEDICRITICON 2025: Top Articles in PICU Research. 07/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/pedicriticon-2025-top-articles-in-picu-research. -
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, first authors Drs. Frances Balamuth and Chanu Rhee describe the objectives and methodology for their study “National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis in US Hospitals Using Clinical Data” published in the March 2026 edition of JAMA. They discuss the process of modifying the Phoenix Sepsis Criteria to an electronic health record-based Pediatric Sepsis Event (PSE) definition and the methods for validating this definition. The authors share salient findings from their study, noting the limitations, and share their hopes for the future direction of sepsis surveillance research.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the derivation for the Pediatric Sepsis Event definition for electronic health record-based pediatric sepsis surveillance
- Review the validation process for the Pediatric Sepsis Event definition
- Compare the Pediatric Sepsis Event definition to the Phoenix Sepsis Criteria
- Discuss the results and limitations of the electronic health record-based study design
- Express the goals for the future direction of pediatric sepsis surveillance research
AUTHORS
Frances Balamuth, MD, PhD, MSCE
Professor of Pediatrics, Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Chanu Rhee, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Population Medicine
Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine;
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Associate Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: June 23, 2026.
ARTICLES REFERENCED
Rhee C, Balamuth F, Dysart K, et al. National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis in US Hospitals Using Clinical Data. JAMA. 2026;335(15):1321-1331. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41865411/
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/swj4kvkgg686b6p9whmbht/20260622_WSP_Rhee_and_Balamuth_Transcript
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
CITATION
Balamuth F, Rhee C, O’Hara JE, Wolbrink TA. National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis. 06/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/new-national-estimates-of. -
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In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Patricia Basualto discusses a qualitative study of service provider perspectives on access to disability services for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in British Columbia, Canada. She describes the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration, actionable policy and program recommendations, and next steps from this work.
SPEAKER
Patricia Basualto, MHP, PhD Candidate
Assistant Professor, Physiotherapist
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
PhD Candidate in Kinesiology (Rehabilitation)
University of Calgary
HOST
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc
Pediatrician, Complex Care Service, Division of General Pediatrics
Boston Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: June 8, 2026.
JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE
Basualto P, Senevirathna AM, Seth A, Dimitropoulos G, Zwicker JD. Improving Equitable Access to Disability Services and Support for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Service Provider and Decision-Maker Perspectives. Child Care Health Dev. 2026 Jan;52(1):e70213. doi: 10.1111/cch.70213. PMID: 41457809; PMCID: PMC12746062.
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/7wvf65c7rjcxkvvt4vjspx9v/Basualto_Final_Transcript_5-27
Clinicians across healthcare professions, advocates, researchers, and patients/families are all encouraged to engage and provide feedback! You can recommend an article for discussion using this form: https://forms.gle/Bdxb86Sw5qq1uFhW6.
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
CITATION
Basualto P, Huth K. Opening a Wider Door: Access to Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. 06/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. -
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Drs. Mark Peters and Scott Weiss provide their expert insight on the methodology and development of the 2026 International Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines. They discuss challenges encountered during the process and review notable changes to these guidelines compared to previous iterations. The authors share the recommendations that will most impact their personal practice for patients with sepsis, and reflect on how we can improve global research infrastructure to address salient knowledge gaps in pediatric critical care.LEARNING OBJECTIVES- Understand the design and methodology for the 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines- Review notable changes in the 2026 sepsis guidelines compared to the 2020 edition- Discuss the implications of the altered recommendations for clinical practice changes- Consider methods to improve global pediatric research infrastructure and data organizationAUTHORSMark Peters, MBChB, PhD, MRCP, FFICM, FRCPCHProfessor of Paediatric Intensive CareNIHR Senior InvestigatorUCL Great Ormond St Institute of Child HealthHon. Consultant Paediatric IntensivistPaediatric Intensive Care Unit andChildren’s Acute Transport ServiceGreat Ormond St HospitalScott Weiss, MD, MSCEProfessor of Pediatrics and Pathology & Genomic Medicine, Division Chief of Critical Care, Vice-Chair of Research for the Department of Pediatrics,Nemours Children's Hospital,Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityJeffrey Burns, MD, MPHEmeritus Chief Division of Critical Care MedicineDepartment of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Boston Children's HospitalProfessor of AnesthesiaHarvard Medical SchoolDATEInitial publication date: May 26, 2026.ARTICLES REFERENCED & ADDITIONAL REFERENCES- Weiss SL, Peters MJ, Oczkowski SJW, et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock in Children 2026. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2026;27(4):379-434. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41869844/ - Balamuth F, Weiss SL, Long E, et al. Balanced Fluid or 0.9% Saline in Children Treated for Septic Shock. N Engl J Med. Published online April 24, 2026. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42028918/ - Weiss SL, Balamuth F, Long E, et al. PRagMatic Pediatric Trial of Balanced vs nOrmaL Saline FlUid in Sepsis: study protocol for the PRoMPT BOLUS randomized interventional trial. Trials. 2021;22(1):776. Published 2021 Nov 6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34742327/ - Steven Pinker "Enlightenment Now” - https://stevenpinker.com/publications/enlightenment-now-case-reason-science-humanism-and-progress- Blood Poison: The Untold Story of Sepsis - https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/health-medicine-and-wellness/general-health-medicine-and-wellness/blood-poison/TRANSCRIPThttps://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/r9q8w9vhsbpg7wwzn35kbmz/202605_WSP_Peters_and_Weiss_Transcript.pdfPlease visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge among healthcare providers worldwide who care for critically ill children across all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected] MJ, Weiss SL, O’Hara J, Burns JP. Pediatric Surviving Sepsis: Insights From the Leadership. 05/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/pediatric-surviving-sepsis-insights-from-the-leadership-by-m-peters-s-weiss-openpediatrics.
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In this special Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, co-hosts Drs. Emily Goodwin, Kristie Malik, and Kathleen Huth interview presenters of posters and oral abstracts relevant to the care of children with medical complexity at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2026 annual meeting, as well as at a pre-PAS event focused on home- and community-based care and training in complex care. Speakers describe their key findings, messages for care teams including patients and families, and opportunities to translate their findings into practice.
SPEAKERS
Flor Arellano, MPH
Clinical Research Coordinator,
University of California, Los Angeles
Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc
Medical Director, Skeletal Health,
Boston Children’s Hospital
Ryan Brewster, MD
Neonatal- Perinatal Medicine Fellow,
Stanford University School of Medicine
Meg Comeau, MHA
Senior Project Director, Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health,
Boston University School of Social Work
John Greenwood, PT
Executive Director for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Services,
Boston Children’s Hospital
Elaine Lin, MD
Complex Care Pediatrician,
Boston Children’s Hospital
Michelle Macy, MD, MS
Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Scientific Director, Community, Population Health, and Outcomes, Research and Evaluation Center,
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ashley Nmoh, BA
Medical Student,
Duke University School of Medicine
Jennifer Peralta, MD, MSHPN
Assistant Clinical Professor,
University of California, Los Angeles
Nora Renthal, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology,
Boston Children’s Hospital
Erin Ward, MEd
Patient Engagement Consultant, Complex Care Service,
Boston Children’s Hospital
HOSTS
Emily J. Goodwin, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
Pediatrician, General Academic Pediatrics Beacon Program,
Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Kristina Malik, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, KidStreet
Pediatrician, Special Care Clinic,
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc
Pediatrician, Complex Care Service, Division of General Pediatrics,
Boston Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: May 11, 2026.
ARTICLES REFERENCED
- Brewster RC, Kats DJ, Elborki M, Chilukuri N, Ray M, Shaar N, Hron J, Khan A. Clinical Outcomes of Postedited Artificial Intelligence Translation for Discharge Instructions. Hosp Pediatr. 2026 Apr 10:e2025008986. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2025-008986. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41956490.
- FamilyCIRCLE. University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Pediatrics. Accessed May 4, 2026. https://familycircle.pediatrics.wisc.edu/
- Pediatric Academic Societies. Online program guide. Accessed May 4, 2026. https://2026.pas-meeting.org/
- Pediatric Academic Societies. Who we are. Accessed May 4, 2026. https://www.pas-meeting.org/about/
- Pediatric Academic Societies. Academic Pediatric Association (APA) awards. Accessed May 4, 2026. https://www.pas-meeting.org/2026-awards-apa/
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/k7qqm93qqpqgb5k3jw4f3w2t/PAS_2026_conference_transcript_5-8-26
Clinicians across healthcare professions, advocates, researchers, and patients/families are all encouraged to engage and provide feedback! You can recommend an article for discussion using this form: https://forms.gle/Bdxb86Sw5qq1uFhW6.
CITATION
Goodwin EJ, Malik K, Arellano F, Arnold J, Brewster R, Comeau M, Greenwood J, Lin E, Macy M, Nmoh A, Peralta J, Renthal N, Ward E, Huth K. Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2026 Annual Meeting. 05/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/practice-changing-research-in-complex-care-pediatric-academic-societies-2026. -
This episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series explores the realities of working in pediatric intensive care across the Middle East, with a focus on the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.
Through expert insights and real-life experiences, the discussion highlights the emotional impact of high-intensity PICU environments – moving beyond burnout to address deeper challenges such as moral distress and moral injury. Practical strategies are shared, from simple daily practices that strengthen team connection to structured organizational initiatives that support resilience and retention.
The episode also examines the role of leadership in fostering psychologically safe environments, as well as the influence of culture, family dynamics, and faith in shaping care across the region.
HOST
Raghad Al Abdwani
Head of Division of Pediatric Critical Care
Sultan Qaboos. University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman
GUEST
Marianne Majdalani
Head of Division of Pediatric Critical Care
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Ashley Cowan
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
Sidra Hospital
Caroline McIntire
Manager of Child Life Services
Sidra Medicine
DATE
Initial publication date: May 8, 2026
TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript
Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=7
French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=3
Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=6
Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=5
German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=4
Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=2
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.
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In this North America episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast, leading experts explore how leadership directly influences caregiver wellbeing and burnout in pediatric intensive care.
Through practical examples and evidence-based insights, the discussion highlights the importance of listening to teams, addressing system-level challenges, and fostering a culture where wellbeing is embedded into everyday practice.
From leadership behaviors to institutional support, this episode emphasizes a clear message: sustainable PICU care starts with how we lead.
HOST
Leah Harris
Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin - Dell Children's Hospital
GUEST
Asha N Shenoi
Professor, Associate Dean
University of Kentucky
Will Border
Chief Physician Wellness Officer, Director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine
Wendy Quiroz Nasser
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) | Texas Children's Hospital
DATE
Initial publication date: May 7, 2026
TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript
Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=7
French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=3
Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=6
Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=5
German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=4
Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=2
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
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In this episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series, we explore caregiver wellbeing through the perspective of PICU teams across Africa.
Moderated by Dr. Charlyne Kilba, this discussion brings together multidisciplinary voices from across the continent, highlighting both the shared challenges and the strength of teams working in resource-limited, high-demand environments.
The conversation provides an honest reflection on the realities of pediatric critical care in Africa – including staff shortages, high patient volumes, ethical dilemmas, and limited access to essential resources – and how these factors impact the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.
At the same time, the episode showcases powerful and practical approaches to support caregivers, including team-based support systems, debriefing practices, spirituality, and community-driven initiatives. A strong emphasis is placed on resilience – not only at the individual level, but as a collective and system-supported effort.
HOST
Marie-Charlyne Kilba
Paediatric Intensivist, Head of Department
Child Health, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ghana
GUEST
Ireen Primrose Machira
Nursing Officer
PICU in the Mercy James Centre, Malawi
Rohini Kalagouda Patil
Lead Paediatric Intesivist
Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
Susan Zakariah
Paediatric emergency and critical care specialist, Head of the PICU
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Brenda Morrow
Physiotherapist
University of Cape Town, South Africa
DATE
Initial publication date: May 6, 2026
TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript
Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=6
French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=7
Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=5
Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=4
German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=3
Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=2
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
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This podcast reviews cyanotic congenital heart disease in newborns, including truncus arteriosus, transposition of the great arteries, tricuspid atresia, tetralogy of Fallot, and total anomalous pulmonary venous return. It summarizes their key pathophysiology, presentation, imaging findings, and initial management leading to neonatal cyanosis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Explain the pathophysiology for each of the diseases
• Recognize the physical exam findings for these heart defects
• Identify the different diseases based on imaging
• Formulate an initial treatment plan
AUTHORS
Julia Pian, MD, MBA
Pediatric Hospitalist
Boston Medical Center
Jaclyn McKinstry, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Fellow
Boston Children's Hospital
DATE
Initial publication date: May 5, 2026.
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
CITATION
Pian J, McKinstry J, Fantasia K, Marques B, Wills K, Wolbrink TA. Congenital Heart Disease. 05/2026. Online Podcast. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/congenital-heart-disease-by-j-pian-j-mckinstry-for-openpediatrics. -
In this episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series, we explore caregiver wellbeing through the lens of Latin America – a region characterized by resilience, diversity, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care in often resource-constrained environments.
Moderated by Dr. Lorena Acevedo, this conversation brings together multidisciplinary perspectives from across the region, including physicians, nursing, and allied health professionals.
The discussion highlights innovative and structured approaches to caregiver support, such as the CRECEP model, which integrates “caring for the caregiver” as a core pillar of care. It also explores how institutional programs, peer support, education, and simulation contribute to building safer and more supportive environments for healthcare professionals.
HOST
Lorena Acevedo
Pediatric Intensivist
Fundación CardioInfantil
GUEST
Teresa Stegman
CICU Nurse Practitioner
CHOP
Luis Moya
Pediatric Intensivist
Hospital San Juan de Dios
Daniel Sandoval
Respiratory Therapist
Fundación valle del Lili
DATE
Initial publication date: May 5, 2026
TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/vz6...
Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/vz6...
French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/vz6...
Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/vz6...
Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/vz6...
German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/vz6...
Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/vz6...
Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org
OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.
For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
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In this episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series, we explore caregiver wellbeing through a Nordic perspective, with contributions from clinicians and researchers across Europe.
Moderated by Prof. Janet Mattsson, this discussion brings together experienced PICU professionals from Sweden and Denmark to reflect on how wellbeing is supported in daily clinical practice.
The conversation highlights the importance of structured approaches – from team check-ins and mentorship to ethical discussions and simulation-based learning – while also acknowledging the real challenges of implementing these practices in busy, high-demand PICU environments.
HOST
Janet Mattsonn
Professor of Critical Care nursing
Linnaeus University
GUEST
Johanne Meijers
IC nurse
Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset Solna
Rikke Louise Stenkjaer
Researcher
Copenhagen University Hospital
DATE
Initial publication date: May 4, 2026
TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/pbp7m6rprj24tc8b4hnthjcp/Europe_26_transcript
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In this Asia episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast, experts and families come together to explore the human side of pediatric intensive care – where caregiver wellbeing, communication, and cultural sensitivity play a central role.Through powerful real-life experiences, the discussion highlights the importance of family-centered care, emotional support, and multidisciplinary collaboration in navigating the challenges of critical illness.HOSTRirie Fachrina MalisieSenior Consultant of Pediatric Emergency & Intensive CareDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine - Universitas Sumatera UtaraGUESTLydia TanAccredited Social WorkerKK Women's and Children's HospitalMohamad Aris Iqqhwan bin AlizanFatherNur Amalina MiswanMotherManpreet KaurNursing OfficerAdvanced Pediatric Centre, Chandigarh, IndiaDATEInitial publication date: May 3, 2026TRANSCRIPTSEnglish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcriptSpanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=7French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=3Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=6Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=5German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=4Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=2Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected] note: OPENPediatrics does not support or control any related videos in the sidebar; these are placed by YouTube. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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In this opening episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series, we explore caregiver wellbeing through the lens of the Oceania region.
Moderated by Jacinta Winderlich (Australia), this episode features Dr. Liz Crowe, a leading expert in clinician wellbeing with over two decades of experience in pediatric intensive care and extensive research on workforce sustainability.
The conversation challenges conventional narratives around burnout and distress in PICU, shifting the focus toward what sustains healthcare professionals in this demanding environment. Drawing on both clinical experience and research, Dr. Crowe highlights the importance of meaning, team dynamics, and system-level responsibility in supporting those who deliver care.
This episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on how PICU teams can move beyond individual-focused solutions and instead foster environments where clinicians can continue to thrive.
HOST
Jacinta Winderlich
Paediatric Clinical Specialist Dietitian
Monash Children’s Hospital
GUEST
Liz Crowe
Director of Wellbeing
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
DATE
Initial publication date: May 2, 2026
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In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Drs. Briseida Mema and Wynne Morrison share their journeys into medical humanities, and reflect on the principles of narrative writing that resonate with healthcare workers. They explore how mentorship in narrative writing evolves through fostering connections and leads to community-building. The authors discuss the qualities of effective narrative pieces and share examples of impactful work on their professional practice.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the role of medical humanities in healthcare practice
- Discuss community building and mentorship in narrative writing
- Review narrative medicine examples and their impact on professional identity
AUTHORS
Briseida Mema, MD, MHPE
Professor, Staff Physician
University of Toronto,
Hospital for Sick Children
Wynne Morrison, MD, MBE
Professor, Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pediatrics
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania,
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH
Emeritus Chief
Division of Critical Care Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: April 28, 2026.
REFERENCES
- Morrison WE. A PCCM Narrative, in Verse. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2022;23(10):836-837.
- Healy LI, Helmers A, Mema B. Vulnerability through art: a path forward. Intensive Care Med. 2025;51(7):1380-1383.
- https://niallwilliams.com/pages/this-is-happiness
- https://www.middlebury.edu/writers-conferences/writers-conference
- https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743358/on-call-by-anthony-fauci-md/
- https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/183598/cutting-for-stone-by-abraham-verghese/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fathers_and_Sons_(novel)
- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/eavan-boland
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/2p43kr4k2546gzw3qr75n/20260417_WSP_Mema_and_Morrison_Transcript.pdf
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CITATION
Mema B, Morrison W, Burns JP. Reflection and Community Building Through Narrative Writing. 04/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/reflection-and-community-building-through-narrative-writing-by-b-mema-et-al. -
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Drs. Ryan Coller, Jay Berry, Allysa Ware, and Ms. Dania Champion describe the Systems and Policy Research Network (SPRNetwork), a multi-site research collaborative focused on children with special healthcare needs. They discuss the network's core research areas — child quality of life, family well-being, and family engagement — as well as recent work leveraging national Medicaid and hospitalization data to inform federal policy. They also highlight the network's Early Investigator Program, its lived experience partner advisory model, and pathways for researchers and families to get involved at SPRnetwork.org.SPEAKERSRyan Coller, MD, MPHCo-Director, SPRNetworkAssociate Professor,Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine & Complex Care, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health,UW Health American Family Children's HospitalJay Berry, MD, MPHExecutive Director, SPRNetworkCo-Director of the Children's Hospital Association Health Services Research Academy Chief of Complex Care in the Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics and Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery,Boston Children's HospitalAssociate Professor of Pediatrics,Harvard Medical SchoolAllysa Ware, PhD, MSWCo-Director, SPRNetworkExecutive Director, Family VoicesDania Champion, MS, BSNetwork Manager, SPRNetworkUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthHOSTKristina Malik, MDAssistant Professor of Pediatrics,University of Colorado School of MedicineMedical Director, KidStreetPediatrician, Special Care Clinic,Children's Hospital ColoradoDATEInitial publication date: April 13, 2026.JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLESystems & Policy Research Network. Research. Accessed March 18, 2026. https://sprnetwork.org/research/OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCEDBerry JG, Williams DJ, Wright SM, Sanders LM, Agarwal D, Foster C, Vasquez J, Perrin JM, Lomangino S, Hall M. US Pediatric Hospitalizations Among Children Enrolled in Medicaid. JAMA Pediatr. 2026 Jan 1;180(1):101-103. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.4537. PMID: 41247751; PMCID: PMC12624467.TRANSCRIPThttps://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/wgbphpxjfcg8npb66hc7jj7/Final_CCJCP_april_transcript_4-9-26Clinicians across healthcare professions, advocates, researchers, and patients/families are all encouraged to engage and provide feedback! You can recommend an article for discussion using this form: https://forms.gle/Bdxb86Sw5qq1uFhW6.Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected] R, Berry J, Ware A, Champion D, Malik K. Network Effects: Multi-Site Research for Children with Medical Complexity. 04/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast.
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In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Drs. Luregn Schlapbach and Janet Kelly-Geyer discuss the implementation and impact of the Airway, Breathing, Circulation - Plan, Risk, Options (ABC-PRO) handover tool in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. They discuss how a structured, proactive risk assessment during clinical handovers can reduce cardiac arrest rates and improve patient outcomes. They share perspectives on enhancing team situational awareness by anticipating high-risk events, identifying management strategies, and encouraging multidisciplinary participation in anticipatory care. Lastly, they highlight how the ABC-PRO framework advances overall patient safety in critical care settings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the ABC-PRO tool’s function in reducing cardiac arrests and enhancing safety
- Examine bedside team-based discussions around key patient risks during handovers using the ABC-PRO tool
- Recognize the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in patient management
- Assess the potential for implementing similar handover improvements in diverse healthcare settings
AUTHORS
Luregn Schlapbach, MD, PhD
Professor in Pediatric Intensive Care,
Head of Department of Intensive Care and Neonatology,
University Children`s Hospital Zurich
Janet Kelly-Geyer, MBChB
Senior PICU Consultant
University Children's Hospital Zurich
Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH
Emeritus Chief
Division of Critical Care Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: March 24, 2026.
ARTICLES REFERENCED
- Catchpole KR, de Leval MR, McEwan A, et al. Patient handover from surgery to intensive care: using Formula 1 pit-stop and aviation models to improve safety and quality. Paediatr Anaesth. 2007;17(5):470-478. doi:10.1111/j.1460-9592.2006.02239.x
- Starmer AJ, Spector ND, Srivastava R, et al. Changes in medical errors after implementation of a handoff program. N Engl J Med. 2014;371(19):1803-1812. doi:10.1056/NEJMsa1405556
- Riley CM, Diddle JW, Harlow A, et al. Shifting the Paradigm: A Quality Improvement Approach to Proactive Cardiac Arrest Reduction in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022;7(1):e525. Published 2022 Jan 21. doi:10.1097/pq9.0000000000000525
- Spaeder MC, Lee L, Miller C, Keim-Malpass J, Harmon WG, Kausch SL. Incidence of cardiac arrest following implementation of a predictive analytics display in a pediatric intensive care unit. Resusc Plus. 2025;21:100862. Published 2025 Jan 2. doi:10.1016/j.resplu.2024.100862
TRANSCRIPT
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CITATION
Schlapbach LJ, Kelly-Geyer JF, Burns JP. Reducing Cardiac Arrests in the PICU with ABC-PRO. 03/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. -
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Drs. Astrida Kaugars and Jessica Schnell discuss a measure development and preliminary validation study of a Complex Care Program Family Impact Questionnaire. They describe the importance of capturing the value of complex care programs, the four domains of program impact that were identified (general satisfaction, caregiver well-being, family well-being, and medical care empowerment), and next steps from this work.
SPEAKERS
Astrida Kaugars, PhD
Professor, Psychology
Marquette University
Jessica L. Schnell, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Complex Care
Medical College of Wisconsin
HOST
Emily J. Goodwin, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine
Pediatrician, General Academic Pediatrics Beacon Program,
Children’s Mercy, Kansas City
DATE
Initial publication date: March 10, 2026.
JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE
Kaugars AS, Bungert N, Lee KJ, Michlig J, Oswald DL, Paul MK, Quates SK, Schnell JL. Capturing caregivers' and families' experiences in a Complex Care Program: development of the Complex Care Program-Family Impact Questionnaire (CCP-FIQ). J Pediatr Psychol. 2025 Nov 16:jsaf096. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaf096. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41241776; PMCID: PMC12826604.
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qkc6tx5crb2k4pp6fpbc4gf/Kaugars_and_Schnell_final_transcript
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For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
CITATION
Kaugars A, Schnell JL, Goodwin EJ. Measuring the Value of Complex Care Programs to Families, With Families. 3/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/measuring-the-value-of-complex-care-programs-to-families-with-families. -
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Robert Tasker, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, discusses strategies for successful scholarship in pediatric critical care with a lens towards fellows and junior faculty. In discussion with co-hosts, Drs. Ruth Riedl and Katherine Rosengard, Dr. Tasker reviews clinical reports, effective engagement with the literature, and the role of mentorship in academia. He shares insights on pivotal themes in pediatric critical care literature, encouraging clinicians to engage actively with published research and contribute to evidence-driven practice.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Recognize the significance of structured clinical research reports in pediatric critical care
- Develop strategies for effective engagement with and utilization of medical literature
- Identify the role of mentorship in academic scholarship and career development
- Review the importance of the audience in academic projects and the implications for publication
AUTHORS
Robert Tasker, MBBS, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
College Lecturer in Medicine and Graduate Tutor
Selwyn College, University of Cambridge
Ruth Riedl, MD
Chief Fellow, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Katherine Rosengard, MD, MBA
Chief Fellow, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine; Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Associate Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: February 24, 2026.
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/84nhn6mvprnkpqjm3cq57pm8/202602_WSP_Tasker_Transcript.pdf
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
CITATION
Tasker RC, Riedl R, Rosengard K, Wolbrink TA. Navigating Scholarly Writing and Academic Productivity. 02/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/navigating-scholarly-writing-and-academic-productivity-by-rtaskeretal. -
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Drs. Kathleen Chiotos and Jeffrey Gerber discuss a post hoc time-series analysis of clinician feedback reports and antibiotic prescribing for community-acquired pneumonia in children with medical complexity (CMC). They describe why children with medical complexity are often excluded from guideline-based interventions, what the data suggest about antibiotic choice and duration in this population, and next steps to design studies that include all children.
SPEAKERS
Kathleen Chiotos, MD, MSCE
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Jeffery Gerber, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine;
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
HOST
Kristina Malik, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, KidStreet
Pediatrician, Special Care Clinic,
Children's Hospital Colorado
DATE
Initial publication date: February 17, 2026.
JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE
Chiotos K, Dutcher L, Grundmeier RW, Szymczak JE, Lautenbach E, Neuhauser MM, Hicks LA, Hamilton KW, Li Y, Muller BM, Meyahnwi D, Congdon M, Kane E, Hart J, Utidjian L, Cressman L, Jaskowiak-Barr A, Gerber JS. Off-target Impact of Clinician Feedback Reports on Antibiotic Use in Children With Medical Complexity Hospitalized With Community-Acquired Pneumonia. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2025 Oct 2;14(10):piaf089. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piaf089. PMID: 41051365.
OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED
Chiotos K, Dutcher L, Grundmeier RW, Meyahnwi D, Lautenbach E, Neuhauser MM, Hicks LA, Hamilton KW, Li Y, Szymczak JE, Muller BM, Congdon M, Kane E, Hart J, Utidjian L, Cressman L, Jaskowiak-Barr A, Gerber JS. Impact of Clinician Feedback Reports on Antibiotic Use in Children Hospitalized With Community-acquired Pneumonia. Clin Infect Dis. 2025 Feb 24;80(2):263-270. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciae593. PMID: 39656188; PMCID: PMC12120840.
Feudtner C, Feinstein JA, Zhong W, Hall M, Dai D. Pediatric complex chronic conditions classification system version 2: updated for ICD-10 and complex medical technology dependence and transplantation. BMC Pediatr. 2014 Aug 8;14:199. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-14-199. PMID: 25102958; PMCID: PMC4134331.
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/bgxn4mqgk45zjxhxpxgxf3px/Chiotos_and_Gerber_podcast_2-13-26
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CITATION
Chiotos K, Gerber JS, Malik K. Evidence for Everyone: Studying Antibiotic Use for Pneumonia in Children With Medical Complexity. 2/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/evidence-for-everyone-studying-antibiotic-use-for-pneumonia-in-children-with-medical-complexity. -
This Physician World Shared Practice Forum Podcast explores two multicenter studies on extubation outcomes in neonates and children following congenital cardiac surgery. These studies incorporate integration of machine learning and risk analytics for extubation decision-making, and examine extubation readiness and extubation failure outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the key factors influencing extubation outcomes following congenital cardiac surgery
- Examine the use of machine learning and risk analytics in neonatal and pediatric extubation decisions
- Discuss how machine learning can improve clinical decision-making and patient safety
AUTHORS
Daniel Hames, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
Cardiac Care Unit
Director of Quality and Safety
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Children's Nebraska
Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH
Emeritus Chief
Division of Critical Care Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Anesthesia
Harvard Medical School
DATE
Initial publication date: January 27, 2026.
ARTICLES REFERENCED
- Hames DL, Abbas Q, Asfari A, Borasino S, Diddle JW, Gazit AZ, Lipsitz S, Marshall A, Reise K, Guerineau LR, Wolovits JS, Salvin JW. Extubation Failure in Neonates Following Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Multicenter Retrospective Cohort, 2017-2020. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025 May 1;26(5):e590-e599. doi: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000003703. Epub 2025 Feb 10. PMID: 39927824.
- Hames DL, Abbas Q, Asfari A, et al. Clinical and Risk Analytics Associations With Extubation Failure in Children Following Congenital Cardiac Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study, 2017-2020. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025;26(9):e1105-e1114. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000003793.
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/w7qqc97g6m9g5n5vrq5vkx6x/202601_WSP_Hames_Transcript.
Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]
CITATION
Hames DL, Burns JP. Integrating Risk Analytics in Post-Cardiac Surgery Extubation Readiness. 01/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. - Laat meer zien
