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- Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2026 Annual Meeting
This OPENPediatrics podcast features interviews with presenters of research abstracts on pediatric complex care from the PAS 2026 meeting. Speakers discuss their findings and implications for care teams and families.
- The Invisible ICU Patient: Mental Health of PICU Staff in High-Intensity Cultures
This episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series discusses the mental wellbeing of healthcare professionals in Middle Eastern pediatric intensive care units. It explores the emotional impact of high-intensity environments,…
- Leading Well: The Role of Leadership in PICU Caregiver Wellbeing
This OPENPediatrics episode features experts discussing the impact of leadership on caregiver wellbeing and burnout in pediatric intensive care units. It highlights the importance of listening to teams, addressing systemic issues, and crea…
- Strength in the System: Caregiver Wellbeing in African PICUs
This episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series, moderated by Dr. Charlyne Kilba, features multidisciplinary PICU teams from across Africa. It addresses the challenges of working in resource-limited environments and highl…
- Congenital Heart Disease by J. Pian, J. McKinstry | OPENPediatrics
This OPENPediatrics episode reviews cyanotic congenital heart disease in newborns, detailing the pathophysiology, presentation, imaging findings, and initial management strategies for several conditions including truncus arteriosus, transp…
- Wellbeing and Resilience in Latin American PICUs
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 ca…
- The Culture of Care: Supporting PICU Staff Across European Systems
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 di…
- Together in Care: Families, Teams, and Wellbeing in Asian PICUs
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 centra…
- Connected Care: Wellbeing Across PICU Networks in Oceania
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 leadin…
- Reflection and Community Building Through Narrative Writing by B. Mema et al. | OPENPediatrics
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 men…
- Network Effects: Multi-Site Research for Children with Medical Complexity
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…
- Reducing Cardiac Arrests in the PICU with ABC-PRO by L. Schlapbach, J. Kelly-Geyer | OPENPediatrics
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…
- Measuring the Value of Complex Care Programs to Families, With Families
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…
- Navigating Scholarly Writing and Academic Productivity by R. Tasker et al. | OPENPediatrics
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 jun…
- Evidence for Everyone: Studying Antibiotic Use for Pneumonia in Children With Medical Complexity
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…
- Integrating Risk Analytics in Post-Cardiac Surgery Extubation Readiness by D. Hames | OPENPediatrics
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 an…
- Balancing Safety, Practicality, and Equity in Pediatric Tracheostomy Guidelines
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Drs. Reshma Amin and Christopher Baker discuss a clinical practice guideline from the American Thoracic Society on the care of infants and children with tracheostomies. They describe the r…
- Exploring What Matters: What Families Value in Complex Surgical Decision-Making
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Jody Lin discusses a qualitative study of shared decision-making for neuromuscular scoliosis surgery in children with medical complexity. She describes a broad range of family values a…
- Pediatric Intubation Practices: Insights from NEAR4KIDS by V. Nadkarni | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Vinay Nadkarni discusses emergent tracheal intubation in pediatric critical care. Drawing from the NEAR4KIDS registry and comparing with recent adult-focused evidence, Dr. Nadkarni discusses…
- Transforming Healthcare with Evidence-Based Practice by B. Melnyk | OPENPediatrics
In this Nursing World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, a globally renowned expert in evidence-based practice (EBP), discusses the critical importance of EBP in healthcare. This podcast covers the history of EBP, its im…
- Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the AACPDM Annual Meeting 2025
In this special Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, host Dr. Kilby Mann interviews presenters of posters and oral abstracts relevant to the care of children with medical complexity at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Deve…
- Practical Strategies for Management of Patients with Pediatric ARDS by R. Khemani | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Robinder Khemani, co-author of the PALICC-2 guidelines, discusses the real-world application of pediatric ARDS management strategies. Through a case-based conversation, Dr. Khemani shares nu…
- Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference 2025
In this special Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, co-hosts Kilby Mann, Kristie Malik, and Kathleen Huth interview presenters of posters relevant to the care of children with medical complexity at the American Academy of Pediatrics…
- GASTROSAM Key Insights: Safe Rehydration for Malnourished Children by K. Maitland | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Kathryn Maitland discusses the findings of the GASTROSAM trial, which investigates the safety and efficacy of intravenous rehydration for children with severe acute malnutrition and gastroen…
- From Crisis to Connection: Matching Families with Home Nursing Support in Complex Care
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Ms. Kathryn Knight and Dr. Brian K. Jordan discuss a national survey of families of children with medical complexity on access to home health nursing. They describe the impact of the nursi…
- High-Flow Nasal Cannula vs CPAP in Acutely Ill Children by P. Ramnarayan | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Padmanabhan Ramnarayan discusses the findings of the clinical trial comparing high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in pediatric critic…
- Brushing Up on High-Quality Oral Health Care for Children with Medical Complexity
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Robbie Dembo and Ms. Kate Honsberger discuss a mixed methods study of oral health experiences and disparities among children with special health care needs. They describe oral health p…
- Families Face Ethical Challenges More Often Than They Change a G Tube: Rethinking Our Care
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Miriam Shapiro, Ms. Kate Detwiler, and Dr. Vanessa Madrigal discuss a survey of families with children with chronic conditions about ethical challenges they have experienced in their c…
- Independent Double Checks and Line Reconciliation by J. Murphy, K. Gustafson | OPENPediatrics
This podcast discusses the preoperative, operative, and postoperative considerations for patients undergoing tonsillectomy, including anatomy and pathophysiology, preoperative evaluation, anesthetic management, operative approach, and post…
- Global PARITY Study: Pediatric Critical Illness Insights by T. Kortz, A. Holloway | OPENPediatrics
This World Shared Practice Forum reviews the Global PARITY study, a comprehensive research initiative aimed at understanding and addressing pediatric critical illness in resource-constrained settings. The discussion highlights the methodol…
- Elevating the Evidence: Complex Care Research in the Journal Hospital Pediatrics
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Drs. Tamara Simon and Patrick Brady discuss the role of the journal Hospital Pediatrics in disseminating emerging evidence in complex care. They describe the evolution of complex care rese…
- Building Global Pediatric Research Networks by L. Schlapbach, P. Ramnarayan | OPENPediatrics
This World Shared Practice Forum Podcast episode features a discussion on the article "Building Global Collaborative Research Networks in Pediatric Critical Care: A Roadmap," published in Lancet Child and Adolescent Health in February 2025…
- Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Annual Meeting
In this special Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, co-hosts 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 Pediatri…
- Technology & Innovation in Pediatric ICUs: An Emerging Look at Africa
The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, recognizes World PICU Awareness Week 2025. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of PICUs…
- Technology & Innovation in Pediatric ICUs: A Progressive Look at North America
The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, recognizes World PICU Awareness Week 2025. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of PICUs…
- Technology & Innovation in Pediatric ICUs: A Dynamic Look at Asia
The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, recognizes World PICU Awareness Week 2025. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of PICUs…
- Technology & Innovation in Pediatric ICUs: An Advanced Look at Europe
The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, recognizes World PICU Awareness Week 2025. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of PICUs…
- Technology & Innovation in Pediatric ICUs: A Pioneering Look at the Middle East
The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, recognizes World PICU Awareness Week 2025. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of PICUs…
- Technology & Innovation in Pediatric ICUs: A Resourceful Look at Latin America
The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, recognizes World PICU Awareness Week 2025. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of PICUs…
- Technology & Innovation in Pediatric ICUs: A Connected Look at Oceania
The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS), in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, recognizes World PICU Awareness Week 2025. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the importance of PICUs…
- Enhancing Global Acute Care: Understanding the WHO’s ACAN by L. Wallis | OPENPediatrics
This episode of the World Shared Practice Forum Podcast dives into the origins and objectives of the Acute Care Action Network (ACAN), led by Dr. Lee Wallis at the World Health Organization. Discover how ACAN aims to integrate emergency, c…
- Far From Care: Children with Medical Complexity in a Rural Setting
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Drs. Chelsea Bodnar and James Bohnhoff discuss a cross-sectional study of children with medical complexity and their access to care in Montana. They describe challenges and inequities in a…
- Pediatric ECMO Cannulation Strategies in Refractory Septic Shock by G. MacLaren | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Graeme MacLaren shares his expert insight on the outcomes of central versus peripheral cannulation techniques for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in pediatric patients with refrac…
- Let’s Talk about Transition: Experiences of Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy and Their Caregivers
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Cristina Sarmiento discusses a qualitative study exploring experiences of young adults with cerebral palsy and their caregivers with transition to adult care. She describes the major b…
- Transplant Challenges in Pediatric Liver Failure by A. Deep et al. | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Burns converses with experts Drs. Akash Deep, James Squires, and Barbara Wildhaber about pediatric acute liver failure and the intricacies of deciding when a child is unsuitable for…
- Focus on Abilities: Parent-Identified Outcomes of Preterm Infants
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Ms. Pearce and Dr. Synnes discuss a series of patient-oriented research studies aimed at partnering with parents in reimagining meaningful outcomes for premature infants. They describe the…
- Updates in Pediatric ECMO: Challenges and Opportunities by P. Alexander, R. Barbaro | OPENPediatrics
In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Dennis Daniel discusses pediatric extracorporeal life support (ECLS) with experts Drs. Peta Alexander and Ryan Barbaro. They explore the differences between pediatric and adult extracorporea…
- The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Healthcare and Policy by F. Bowen | OPENPediatrics
In this Nursing World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Felesia Bowen, president-elect of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), discusses the evolving role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in healthcare, and emph…
- Where You Live Matters: Psychotropic Polypharmacy and Psychotherapy in Children with High-Needs
In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Kathleen C. Thomas discusses a cross-sectional study of associations between neighborhood context with psychotropic polypharmacy and psychotherapy among children with high-needs for me…
- Neonatal Jaundice by L. Veit | OPENPediatrics
In this podcast, the viewer will learn the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of neonatal jaundice. Direct links to chapters: 0:00 Chapter 1: Introduction 3:33 Chapter 2: Bilirubin Metabolism 5:41 Chapter 3…