OPENPediatrics

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  Approach to Cough by C. Callas and E. Freiman | OPENPediatrics‌ 17.09.2026 14min

  This podcast provides viewers with an overview of pediatric cough including how to conduct a thorough patient history, identify significant physical exam findings, and generate a differential diagnosis emphasizing the difference between acute and chronic cough causes. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Conduct a thorough history for pediatric patients presenting with a cough. - Explain the significance of key physical exam findings in evaluating pediatric cough. - Discuss a broad differential diagnosis for cough in pediatric patients. AUTHORS Christina Callas, MD Pediatrician University of California, Davis Children's Hospital Eli C. Freiman, MD Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Mass General Brigham/Newton Wellesley Hospital DATES Initial Publication: September 17, 2026. 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] Please 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. CITATION Callas C, Freiman E, Fantasia K, McFee AM, Wolbrink TA, Wills K. Approach to Cough. 09/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/approach-to-cough-by-c-callas.
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  The Pink Team Effect: Reducing Postoperative Emergency Transfers in Complex Care‌ 08.09.2026 28min

  In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Jason Zamkoff discusses a quality-improvement cohort study of a surgical hospitalist co-management program (Surgical Hospitalist Assisted Recovery/SHARe Team, or “Pink Team”) for children with medical complexity at Children’s Hospital Colorado. They describe how patients are selected using an internal complexity score and the institutional trust-building needed to launch the program, resulting in fewer post-operative emergency transfers to intensive care. Next steps include developing an externally validated complexity scoring tool and extending hospitalist involvement into the pre-operative period.‌ SPEAKER Jason Zamkoff, MD Professor of Pediatrics University of Colorado School of Medicine Pediatric Hospitalist Children's Hospital Colorado HOST Kilby Mann, MD Associate Professor, Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation University of North Carolina School of Medicine DATE Initial publication date: September 8, 2026. JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE Zamkoff J, Acker SN, Martin A, Anderson L, Bennett H, Thysens J, Thomas JJ, Conant M, Kurtz M, Gupta R, Scarberry J, Burke M, Koehler R, Rolison E, Whitney G, Ziniel SI, Carney KP, Wilcox D, Lockwood JM. Surgical Hospitalist Assisted REcovery (SHARe): Preventing Post-Operative Emergency Transfers. Hosp Pediatr. 2026 Jul 21:e2025008778. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2025-008778. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42476571. OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED Martin A, Acker S, Hankinson TC, Zamkoff J. Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Perioperative Care for Children with Medical Complexity. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2026 Apr;73(2):513-524. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2025.12.003. Epub 2026 Feb 26. PMID: 42020046.‌ TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/9c5mmqqq86knpmsgss5xrm8/Zamkoff_transcript_9-1-26‌ 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. 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 Zamkoff J, Mann K. The Pink Team Effect: Reducing Postoperative Emergency Transfers in Complex Care. 08/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/the-pink-team-effect-reducing-postoperative-emergency-transfers-in-complex-care
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  Pediatric Septic Shock by J. O'Hara and K. Madden | OPENPediatrics‌ 04.09.2026 14min

  This video provides an overview of pediatric septic shock, including definitions, pathophysiology, management, and the use of the sepsis bundle to guide timely management.‌ LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Describe patients who present with signs and symptoms of septic shock, including exam features that support early recognition and assessment. ‌‌• Review the arterial oxygen content formula and strategies to optimize oxygen delivery to the tissues. • Apply current sepsis definitions to clinical care to identify, evaluate, and guide the management of patients with suspected sepsis or septic shock.‌ • ‌‌Explain the role of the sepsis bundle in optimizing timely management, improving adherence to evidence-based interventions, and supporting better patient outcomes.‌ AUTHORS Jill O'Hara, MD, MPH Assistant in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine‌ Boston Children's Hospital Kate Madden, MD, MMSc‌ Assistant in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine‌ Boston Children's Hospital DATES Initial Publication: September 4, 2026. 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] Please 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. CITATION O'Hara JE, Brodie K, Madden K. Pediatric Septic Shock. 09/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Video. https://on.soundcloud.com/xB071iR4TUcWNxUBIj.
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  Pediatric End-of-Life Guidelines & Insights by D. DeCourcey and S. Derrington | OPENPediatrics 24.08.2026 30min

  In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Drs. Danielle DeCourcey and Sabrina Derrington provide their insight on the methodology and development of the 2026 Guidelines on the Care and Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Patients at the End-of-Life, sharing actionable guidance for clinicians at the bedside. The authors review GRADE methodology and provide context behind the conditional recommendations. The speakers reflect on next steps including implementation, research, and addressing disparities in end-of-life care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Understand the design and methodology for the 2026 pediatric and neonatal end-of-life guidelines - Describe GRADE methodology and its impact on the guideline’s recommendations - Discuss practical applications of the guidelines for clinicians AUTHORS Danielle D'Emilia DeCourcey, MD, MPH Associate Chief, Division of Medical Critical Care Boston Children's Hospital Associate Professor of Pediatrics Harvard Medical School Sabrina Derrington, MD, MA, HEC-C, FAAP Director of the Center for Bioethics Children's Hospital Los Angeles Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC) 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: August 25, 2026. ARTICLES REFERENCED & ADDITIONAL REFERENCES - Derrington S, Broden Arciprete EG, Lin MC, et al. Executive Summary of Society of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Guidelines on the Care and Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Patients at the End of Life. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2026;27(4):487-493. - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans - Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/v66vz9xj5t6qtmjwjkcrmr7/202608_WSP_Derrington_and_DeCourcey_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 DeCourcey DD, Derrington S, O’Hara JE, Burns JP. Pediatric End-of-Life Guidelines & Insights. 08/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/pediatric-end-of-life-guidelines-and-insights-by-d-decourcey-and-s-derrington-openpediatrics.
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  Tracheostomy by R. Nuss, J. Perez, J. Laird-Gion | OPENPediatrics 12.08.2026 20min

  This video discusses the preoperative, operative, and postoperative considerations for patients undergoing tracheostomy including: anatomy and pathophysiology, anesthetic and operative approach, and postoperative care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Explain the anatomy and pathophysiology - Describe the anesthetic management plan, including intraoperative management - Review common operative approaches - Describe postoperative considerations AUTHORS Roger Nuss, MD Associate, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School Jennifer Perez, MD Fellow, Division of Critical Care Medicine Boston Children's Hospital Jessica Laird-Gion, MD Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology Stanford Medicine DATE Initial publication date: August 12, 2026. 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 Laird-Gion J, Perez J, Nuss R, McFee AM, Marcley S, Wolbrink TA. Tracheostomy. 08/2026. Online Podcast. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/tracheostomy-by-r-nuss-j-perez/s-hIyYqiXKAId?si=25e19540480b43cbb133b57d067213f9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing.
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  Screen and Intervene: Meeting Social Needs for Children with Medical Complexity 11.08.2026 24min

  In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Ms. Emily Johnson and Dr. Florence Gagné discuss a scoping review of interventions to assess social needs for children with medical complexity. They describe the different approaches to screening and intervention in the five included studies, implications for practice, and opportunities to engage social workers in research. SPEAKERS Emily Johnson, MSW, LICSW Clinical Social Worker Boston Children's Hospital Florence Gagné, MD Pediatrician Montréal Children’s Hospital HOST Kristina Malik, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Medical Director Pediatrician, Special Care Clinic‌‌ ‌University of Colorado School of Medicine KidStreet Children’s Hospital Colorado DATE Initial publication date: August 11, 2026. JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE Johnson ER, Hadge SM, Wachter SM, Gagné F. Interventions to assess social needs for children with medical complexity and their families: A scoping review. Patient Educ Couns. 2026;148:109555. doi:10.1016/j.pec.2026.109555. OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED Ming DY, Jones KA, Sainz E, Tkach H, Stewart A, Cram A, Morreale MC, Dizon S, deJong NA. Feasibility of implementing systematic social needs assessment for children with medical complexity. Implement Sci Commun. 2021 Nov 21;2(1):130. doi: 10.1186/s43058-021-00237-3. PMID: 34802465; PMCID: PMC8606226. TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/3sgvpf2qjsvt9zqxvf37xspz/Gagne_and_Johnson_Final_Transcript_8-3-26 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. 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 Johnson ER, Gagné F, Malik K. Screen and Intervene: Meeting Social Needs for Children with Medical Complexity. 08/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/screen-and-intervene-meeting-social-needs-for-children-with-medical-complexity.
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  PEDICRITICON 2025: Top Articles in PICU Research by A. Agarwal and R. Rameshkumar | OPENPediatrics 01.07.2026 28min

  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.
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  National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis by F. Balamuth and C. Rhee | OPENPediatrics‌ 23.06.2026 34min

  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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  Opening a Wider Door: Access to Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities 08.06.2026 31min

  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.
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  Pediatric Surviving Sepsis: Insights From the Leadership by M. Peters, S. Weiss | OPENPediatrics 26.05.2026 34min

  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 organization AUTHORS Mark Peters, MBChB, PhD, MRCP, FFICM, FRCPCH Professor of Paediatric Intensive Care NIHR Senior Investigator UCL Great Ormond St Institute of Child Health Hon. Consultant Paediatric Intensivist Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and Children’s Acute Transport Service Great Ormond St Hospital Scott Weiss, MD, MSCE Professor 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 University 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: 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/ TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/r9q8w9vhsbpg7wwzn35kbmz/202605_WSP_Peters_and_Weiss_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 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] CITATION Peters 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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  Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2026 Annual Meeting 11.05.2026 36min

  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.
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  The Invisible ICU Patient: Mental Health of PICU Staff in High-Intensity Cultures 07.05.2026 45min

  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. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected] Please 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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  Leading Well: The Role of Leadership in PICU Caregiver Wellbeing 06.05.2026 40min

  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] Please 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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  Strength in the System: Caregiver Wellbeing in African PICUs 05.05.2026 28min

  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] Please 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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  Congenital Heart Disease by J. Pian, J. McKinstry | OPENPediatrics‌ 05.05.2026 11min

  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.
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  Wellbeing and Resilience in Latin American PICUs 04.05.2026 27min

  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] Please 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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  The Culture of Care: Supporting PICU Staff Across European Systems 03.05.2026 30min

  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 Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/pbp7m6rprj24tc8b4hnthjcp/Europe_26_transcript?position=6 French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/pbp7m6rprj24tc8b4hnthjcp/Europe_26_transcript?position=3 Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/pbp7m6rprj24tc8b4hnthjcp/Europe_26_transcript?position=7 Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/pbp7m6rprj24tc8b4hnthjcp/Europe_26_transcript?position=5 German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/pbp7m6rprj24tc8b4hnthjcp/Europe_26_transcript?position=4 Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/pbp7m6rprj24tc8b4hnthjcp/Europe_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] Please 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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  Together in Care: Families, Teams, and Wellbeing in Asian PICUs 02.05.2026 30min

  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. HOST Ririe Fachrina Malisie Senior Consultant of Pediatric Emergency & Intensive Care Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine - Universitas Sumatera Utara GUEST Lydia Tan Accredited Social Worker KK Women's and Children's Hospital Mohamad Aris Iqqhwan bin Alizan Father Nur Amalina Miswan Mother Manpreet Kaur Nursing Officer Advanced Pediatric Centre, Chandigarh, India DATE Initial publication date: May 3, 2026 TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=7 French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=3 Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=6 Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=5 German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_26_transcript?position=4 Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/hp29mq4ghwh3n89nxpkh5fnx/Asia_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] Please 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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  Connected Care: Wellbeing Across PICU Networks in Oceania 30.04.2026 26min

  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 TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=7 French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=3 Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=6 Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=5 German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=4 Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_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] Please 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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  Reflection and Community Building Through Narrative Writing by B. Mema et al. | OPENPediatrics 28.04.2026 34min

  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 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 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.