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 nuanced insights on intubation timing, ventilator settings, neuromuscular blockade, and rescue therapies, including ECMO. He also introduces the REDvent trial, a novel approach to lung and diaphragm protective ventilation. This content is ideal for clinicians, respiratory therapists, and healthcare educators seeking to deepen their understanding of evidence-informed, physiology-driven care in pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Analyze the clinical decision-making process for intubation in pediatric ARDS - Apply PEEP titration techniques to assess lung recruitability in patients with PARDS - Evaluate the role of neuromuscular blockade in maintaining lung protective ventilation - Identify appropriate advanced rescue therapies based on PARDS phenotypes - Explore the principles and outcomes of the REDvent trial in ventilator management AUTHORS Robinder "Roby" Khemani, MD, MsCI Professor of Pediatrics, Vice Chair of Research University of Southern California, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Children's Hospital Los Angeles 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: October 28, 2025. ARTICLE REFERENCED Khemani RG, Bhalla A, Hotz JC, et al. Randomized Trial of Lung and Diaphragm Protective Ventilation in Children. NEJM Evid. 2025;4(6):EVIDoa2400360. doi:10.1056/EVIDoa2400360 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/47wbxnvxtcpvv54p48gc2v/202510_WSP_Khemani_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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Khemani RG, Burns JP. Practical Strategies for Management of Patients with Pediatric ARDS. 10/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/practical-strategies-for-management-of-patients-with-pediatric-ards-by-r-khemani-openpediatrics.

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 2025 National Conference & Exhibition. Speakers describe their study findings and implications for practice. Dr. Rishi Agrawal discusses the role of the Council on Children with Disabilities in translating research into improved clinical care and advocacy for children with medical complexity. SPEAKERS Rishi Agrawal, MD, MPH Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Attending Physician, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Elizabeth Avery ‌Hill, DO Assistant Professor, University of Utah‌ Michelle Melicosta, MD, MPH, MSC, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Patricia Notario, MD, Medical Director of the Pediatric Complex Care Program, Billings Clinic Prasiddha Parthasarathy, MD, Resident, University of Toronto HOSTS Kristina Malik, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine Medical Director, KidStreet Pediatrician, Special Care Clinic, Children's Hospital Colorado Kilby Mann, MD Assistant Professor Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine 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: October 14, 2025. RESOURCES REFERENCED ‌Project ECHO/ECHO Model: https://projectecho.unm.edu/model/ ‌Council on Children with Disabilities (COCWD): https://www.aap.org/en/community/aap-councils/council-on-children-with-disabilities/ ‌AAP Experience National Conference Denver 2025 - Conference Schedule: https://aapexperience.org/schedule/ TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/m48sjfwmqfnrfwnxg8p7p88/CCJCP_2025_AAP_conference_10-13-25.pdf 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Mann K, Malik K, Agrawal R, Hill EA, Melicosta M, Notario P, Parthasarathy P, Huth K. Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference 2025. 10/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/practice-changing-research-in-complex-care-at-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-conference-2025.

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 gastroenteritis. The trial explores the effectiveness of intravenous fluids as a safe alternative to current rehydration guidelines for malnourished children. Dr. Maitland reviews the trial’s design, key outcomes, and implications for clinical practice, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals involved in pediatric care in resource-limited settings. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Understand the key findings of the GASTROSAM trial and their implications for rehydration practices in children with severe acute malnutrition. - Identify the challenges and limitations of current rehydration guidelines for malnourished children in resource-limited settings. - Discuss the safety concerns associated with intravenous rehydration and how the GASTROSAM trial addresses these issues. - Explore the importance of simplifying the rehydration guidelines for children in resource-limited settings AUTHORS Kathryn Maitland, FMedSc, OBE Professor of Tropical Paediatric Infectious Disease Department of Surgery & Cancer Faculty of Medicine Director of ICCARE Centre at the Institute for Global Health Innovation, Imperial College, London 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: September 22, 2025. ARTICLES REFERENCED - Maitland K, Ouattara SM, Sainna H, et al. Intravenous Rehydration for Severe Acute Malnutrition with Gastroenteritis. N Engl J Med. Published online June 13, 2025. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2505752 - Maitland K, Kiguli S, Opoka RO, et al. Mortality after fluid bolus in African children with severe infection. N Engl J Med. 2011;364(26):2483-2495. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1101549 - Brent B, Obonyo N, Akech S, et al. Assessment of Myocardial Function in Kenyan Children With Severe, Acute Malnutrition: The Cardiac Physiology in Malnutrition (CAPMAL) Study. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(3):e191054. Published 2019 Mar 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.1054 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/xvv7vchn4skmc6m6wv25xfw/UPDATED_202509_WSP_Maitland_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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Maitland K, Burns JP. GASTROSAM Key Insights: Safe Rehydration for Malnourished Children. 09/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/gastrosam-key-insights-safe-rehydration-for-malnourished-children-by-k-maitland-openpediatrics.

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 nursing shortage on families, development of a nonprofit resource that facilitates connections between families and home nursing, and outline next steps from this work. Learn more about Hello Nurze: www.hellonurze.com Find additional details about the F.A.C.E.S. Project: www.hellonurze.com/p/faces-project SPEAKERS Kathryn Knight, BBA Co-Founder & Executive Director, Hello Nurze Brian K. Jordan, MD, PhD Associate Professor Oregon Health & Science University 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: September 8, 2025. JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE Knight K, Knight G, Jordan BK. The Impact of the Lack of Access to Home Health Nursing on Families of Children with Medical Complexity in the United States. Home Healthc Now. 2025 Jul-Aug 01;43(4):213-220. doi: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001356. Epub 2025 Jul 7. PMID: 40619624. OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED Baker CD, Martin S, Thrasher J, Moore HM, Baker J, Abman SH, Gien J. A Standardized Discharge Process Decreases Length of Stay for Ventilator-Dependent Children. Pediatrics. 2016 Apr;137(4):e20150637. doi: 10.1542/peds.2015-0637. Epub 2016 Mar 10. PMID: 26966133; PMCID: PMC4811306. Hello Nurze. Connecting families and in-home nurses. Accessed August 27, 2025. https://www.hellonurze.com Moore PE, Boyer D, O'Connor MG, Baker CD, Rettig JS, Sterni L, Halbower A, Wilson KC, Thomson CC. Pediatric Chronic Home Invasive Ventilation. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2016 Jul;13(7):1170-2. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201603-196CME. PMID: 27388405; PMCID: PMC5462000. TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/87x9cmw5xfnkkt74v5g5pv3/Jordan_and_Knight_Final_Transcript__9-5-25‌ 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Knight K, Jordan BK, Goodwin EJ. From Crisis to Connection: Matching Families with Home Nursing Support in Complex Care. 09/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/from-crisis-to-connection-matching-families-with-home-nursing-support-in-complex-care.

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 critical care. The trial, which was published in JAMA, explores the effectiveness of HFNC as a non-inferior alternative to CPAP for respiratory support in acutely ill children. Dr. Ramnarayan reviews the trial’s design, key outcomes, and implications for clinical practice, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals involved in pediatric respiratory care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Understand the design and methodology of the clinical trial comparing HFNC and CPAP in pediatric critical care - Identify the primary and secondary outcomes of the trial and their significance - Discuss the implications of the trial findings for clinical practice and future research in pediatric respiratory care AUTHORS Padmanabhan "Ram" Ramnarayan, MBBS, MD, FRCPCH, FFICM Professor of Paediatric Critical Care Imperial College London 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 26, 2025. ARTICLES REFERENCED Ramnarayan P, Richards-Belle A, Drikite L, et al. Effect of High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy vs Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Liberation From Respiratory Support in Acutely Ill Children Admitted to Pediatric Critical Care Units: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2022;328(2):162-172. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.9615 RENOVATE Investigators and the BRICNet Authors, Maia IS, Kawano-Dourado L, et al. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure: The RENOVATE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025;333(10):875-890. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.26244 Pelletier JH, Maholtz DE, Hanson CM, et al. Respiratory Support Practices for Bronchiolitis in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(5):e2410746. Published 2024 May 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.10746 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/whctgh753rgnhc7rxn7w3mn/20250712_WSP_Ramnarayan_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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Ramnarayan P, O'Hara JE, Burns JP. High-Flow Nasal Cannula vs CPAP in Acutely Ill Children. 08/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/high-flow-nasal-cannula-vs-cpap-in-acutely-ill-children-by-p-ramnarayan-openpediatrics

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 problems faced by children with medical complexity, barriers to high-quality dental care reported by family caregivers, and strategies for disseminating findings from their study. SPEAKERS Robbie Dembo, PhD Senior Research Scientist Principal Investigator National Opinion Research Center (NORC) University of Chicago Kate Honsberger, BA Director, Health Care Programs National Opinion Research Center (NORC) University of Chicago 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: August 11, 2025. JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE NORC at the University of Chicago. Oral Health Among Children with Special Health Care Needs. Accessed August 4, 2025. https://www.norc.org/research/projects/oral-health-children-special-health-care-needs.html OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. Shared care planning for children with special health care needs. Accessed August 4, 2025. https://www.cahmi.org/our-work-in-action/engagement-in-action/cshcn Cohen E, Kuo DZ, Agrawal R, Berry JG, Bhagat SK, Simon TD, Srivastava R. Children with medical complexity: an emerging population for clinical and research initiatives. Pediatrics. 2011 Mar;127(3):529-38. doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-0910. Epub 2011 Feb 21. PMID: 21339266; PMCID: PMC3387912. Yu JA, McKernan G, Hagerman T, Schenker Y, Houtrow A. Identifying children with medical complexity from the National Survey of Children’s Health combined 2016–17 data set. Hospital Pediatrics. 2021;11(2):192- 197. doi:10.1542/hpeds.2020-0180 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/9767nfr2rj79c2hft2cc3g8/Dembo_and_Hornsberget_final_8-7-25‌ 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Dembo R, Honsberger K, Malik K. Brushing Up on High-Quality Oral Health Care for Children with Medical Complexity. 08/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/brushing-up-on-high-quality.

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 child's care and sources of support. They describe the residual distress reported by families, implications for clinical practice, and next steps from this work. SPEAKERS Miriam Shapiro, MD Associate Professor‌, Affiliate Faculty, and Pediatric Intensivist University of Minnesota Medical School University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics Masonic Children's Hospital Kathryn Detwiler, MBA Parent Advocate, Parent Researcher Program Manager, Complex Care Children's National Hospital Vanessa Madrigal, MD, MSCE, HEC-C Associate Professor, Director Pediatric Ethics Program, and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine The George Washington University Children's National Hospital 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: July 7, 2025. JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE Shapiro MC, Detwiler K, Shepard J, Bernhard T, Li X, Boss RD, Madrigal VN. Ethical Challenges in Pediatric Medical Complexity: A Survey of Parents. J Pediatr. 2025 Apr;279:114478. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114478. Epub 2025 Jan 27. PMID: 39864504; PMCID: PMC12013584. OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED Cho HL, Grady C, Tarzian A, Povar G, Mangal J, Danis M. Patient and Family Descriptions of Ethical Concerns. Am J Bioeth. 2020 Jun;20(6):52-64. doi: 10.1080/15265161.2020.1754500. PMID: 32441594; PMCID: PMC7673656. Pang J, Batson L, Detwiler K, Miller ME, Thorndike D, Boss RD, Shapiro MC. Where do families turn? Ethical dilemmas in the care of chronically critically Ill children. Monash Bioeth Rev. 2024 Jul 8. doi: 10.1007/s40592-024-00201-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38976209. TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/p9cpbchs45rp3xq8p747pv83/July_CCJCP_Shapiro_Madrigal_Detwiler_Transcript_7-2-25‌ 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Shapiro MC, Detwiler K, Madrigal VN, Huth K. Families Face Ethical Challenges More Often Than They Change a G Tube: Rethinking Our Care. 7/2025. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/families-face-ethical-challenges-more-often-than-they-change-a-g-tube-rethinking-our-care.

This podcast discusses the preoperative, operative, and postoperative considerations for patients undergoing tonsillectomy, including anatomy and pathophysiology, preoperative evaluation, anesthetic management, operative approach, and postoperative care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: • Identify high-alert medications that may require an independent double check (IDC) • Describe how confirmation bias can negatively impact an independent double check • Describe the steps of an independent double check for intermittent and continuous medications AUTHORS Julie A. Murphy, PhD, MBA, RN, CPHQ Senior Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist Clinical Education, Informatics, Quality, and Practice Boston Children's Hospital Kathryn Gustafson, BSN, RN, CPST Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist CEI, Quality and Professional Practice Boston Children's Hospital DATES Initial publication date: July 2, 2025. 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-and thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Murphy JA, Becla K, Donovan K, Miller DM, Paulson A, Treseler J, DeGrazia M, Gustafson K. Independent Double Checks and Line Reconciliation. 07/2025. OPENPediatrics. Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/independent-double-checks-and-line-reconciliation-by-j-murphy-k-gustafson-openpediatrics?si=5de838d7cc36468abc6168889e0f74b2&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing.

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 methodology, challenges, and key findings of the study, emphasizing the high prevalence of critical illnesses such as pneumonia, sepsis, and malaria among children in low socio-demographic index regions. The authors stress the importance of basic critical care interventions and the need for global health equity, advocating for the integration of critical care into health systems worldwide. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Understand the methodology and challenges of conducting the Global Parity Study in resource-constrained settings. - Identify the most common pediatric critical illnesses and their prevalence in low socio-economic regions. - Recognize the importance of basic critical care interventions in improving health outcomes for critically ill children. - Appreciate the role of global health equity and the need for integrating critical care into health systems. - Explore the potential impact of research findings on policy decisions and resource allocation in healthcare. AUTHORS Teresa Kortz, MD, MS, PhD Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics University of California, San Francisco Adrian Holloway, MD Associate Professor Pediatrics University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics 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, 2025. ARTICLE REFERENCED Kortz TB, Holloway A, Agulnik A, et al. Prevalence, aetiology, and hospital outcomes of paediatric acute critical illness in resource-constrained settings (Global PARITY): a multicentre, international, point prevalence and prospective cohort study. Lancet Glob Health. 2025;13(2):e212-e221. doi:10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00450-9 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/sf6v5frcmb9j5pt3vrrss67/Kortz__Holloway_PWSP_June_2025_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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu 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 Kortz TB, Holloway A, Wolbrink TA. Global PARITY Study: Pediatric Critical Illness Insights. 06/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/global-parity-study-pediatric-critical-illness-insights-by-t-kortz-a-holloway-openpediatrics.

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 research throughout the journal's history, alignment with the journal's mission, and opportunities for clinicians to contribute to the literature in partnership with families. SPEAKERS Tamara Simon, MD, MSPH, FAAP Professor of Pediatrics (Clinical Scholar) University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Los Angeles CHLA Site Principal Investigator and Director, Workforce Development, SC CTSI‌‌ Patrick Brady, MD, MSc Professor, Division Director, Division of Hospital Medicine Cincinnati Children's Hospital University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 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: June 9, 2025. ARTICLE REFERENCED Simon TD; THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF HOSPITAL PEDIATRICS. Complex Care Has Arrived. Hosp Pediatr. 2020 Aug;10(8):631-632. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2020-001057. Epub 2020 Jul 2. PMID: 32616601. TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/q4sxvz3kvrpbvk7wqw7vms5z/Simon_and_Brady_Final_Transcript_6-4-25‌‌ 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: 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Simon T, Brady P, Malik K. Elevating the Evidence: Complex Care Research in the Journal Hospital Pediatrics. 6/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/elevating-the-evidence-complex-care-research-in-the-journal-hospital-pediatrics.

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. The conversation, led by Dr. Jeff Burns with guests Professor Luregn Schlapbach and Professor Padmanabhan Ramnarayan, explores the challenges and strategies for creating effective global research networks in pediatric critical care. The speakers highlight the importance of collaboration, the need for a robust evidence base, and the potential of large data models to drive the future of precision medicine and improve patient outcomes. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Understand the current landscape and challenges of pediatric critical care research - Identify the key components and benefits of global collaborative research networks - Learn about the action plans and goals for advancing global pediatric critical care research AUTHORS Luregn Schlapbach, MD, PhD, Prof, FCICM Head, Department of Intensive Care and Neonatology University Children’s Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland Padmanabhan "Ram" Ramnarayan, MBBS, MD, FRCPCH, FFICM Professor of Paediatric Critical Care Imperial College London 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, 2025. ARTICLE REFERENCED Schlapbach LJ, Ramnarayan P, Gibbons KS, et al. Building global collaborative research networks in paediatric critical care: a roadmap. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2025;9(2):138-150. doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00303-1 TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/7hptjhbmtkv8sqx7m86934/202505_WSP_Schlapbach_and_Ramnarayan_Transcript-3864x5000-258ba60.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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Schlapbach LJ, Ramnarayan P, Burns JP. Building Global Pediatric Research Networks. 05/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/building-global-pediatric-research-networks-by-l-schlapbach-p-ramnarayan-openpediatrics.

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 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2025 annual meeting. Speakers describe the implications of their study findings, messages for patients and families, and priority areas for research that they hope can be investigated further by the complex care community in the coming years. SPEAKERS Lucas Bruton, MD, MEd Instructor of Pediatrics Northwestern University Hannah Lane, PhD, MPH Assistant Professor Duke School of Medicine Jennifer B. Peralta, MD, MSHPM, MS Health Sciences Clinical Instructor UCLA Department of Pediatrics David Geffen School of Medicine Amy Porter, MD, PhD Physician-Investigator, Instructor Mass General for Children Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School Elaina Schueler, BA Clinical Research Coordinator Medical College of Wisconsin Rebecca Steuart, MD, MS Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Medical College of Wisconsin Aditi Vasan, MD, MSHP Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Peter Walsh, BA Behavioral Research Coordinator Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago HOSTS Kristina Malik, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine Medical Director, KidStreet Pediatrician, Special Care Clinic, Children's Hospital Colorado 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 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 12, 2025. REFERENCE Pediatric Academic Societies. Who we are. Accessed April 29, 2025. https://www.pas-meeting.org/about/ TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/ng43ccschnbg2vfnp9wq7v5h/CCJCP_May_Conference_5-9-25.pdf 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: forms.gle/Bdxb86Sw5qq1uFhW6n using this form: 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Goodwin EJ, Malik K, Bruton L, Lane H, Peralta JB, Porter AS, Schueler E, Steuart R, Vasan A, Walsh P, Huth K. Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Annual Meeting. 5/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast.

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 and critical care wards worldwide, emphasizing how healthcare professionals in these units, regardless of resource setting, are driving change. From managing infectious diseases to overcoming infrastructure challenges, this episode explores the resilience and innovation in pediatric intensive care across Sub-Saharan Africa. Hear from frontline experts in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Madagascar as they share their experiences in providing critical care amidst epidemics, conflicts, and climate change. Discover how dedicated healthcare professionals are transforming outcomes for children in some of the most challenging environments. HOST Hans-Joerg Lang, MD, PhD, FRCPCH NGO Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA), Dakar Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Germany GUESTS Archippe Muhandule Birindwa, MD, PhD Medical Director at Cliniques Universitaires de Bukavu Head of Department of Pediatrics at Université Officielle de Bukavu Pediatrics Lecturer at Institut Supérieur de Technique Médicale Democratic Republic of the Congo Diavolana Koecher, MD Professor at the University of Mahajanga Madagascar Marah Issiatu, RN, SCM, MSN Senior Nurse Specialist at JMB-PCE hospital Nursing Officer at JMB-PCE hospital Sierra Leone DATE Initial publication date: May 9, 2025. TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/9p2jw59n8ghrghgpk7m72g/WPAW-25_Africa_Final_English.pdf Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/nv25jghz5c99ckcnt9jb4gpr/WPAW-25_Africa_Final_Spanish.pdf French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/pm9j5jzbcz6v8jrghhsrp/WPAW-25_Africa_Final_French.pdf Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/fj34b5cj9gjj6q3wgt3g7wrx/WPAW-25_Africa_Final_Portuguese.pdf Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/35vmps6w6kkcnvhwvzf32wmc/WPAW-25_Africa_Final_Italian.pdf German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/bnph8nvgg9k69j753f744jh/WPAW-25_Africa_Final_German.pdf Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/wrrm7hfnf43sngsj55bkf4/WPAW-25_Africa_Final_Arabic.pdf 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

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 and critical care wards worldwide, emphasizing how healthcare professionals in these units, regardless of resource setting, are driving change. From predictive analytics to AI-driven teamwork, this episode explores how pediatric intensive care units across North America are blending technology and human insight to transform care. Hear experts from leading children’s hospitals in the U.S. discuss how innovation, frontline collaboration, and a focus on people, not just machines, are shaping the future of critical care for children. HOST Maya Dewan, MD, MPH Division Director, Division of Critical Care Attending Physician, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit & Associate Professor UC Department of Pediatrics Cincinnati Children’s Hospital United States of America GUESTS Matthew Zackoff MD, Med Director, Critical Care Fellowship Program Co-Lead Digital Simulation, Center for Simulation and Research Attending Physician, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics Cincinnati Children’s Hospital United States of America Sanjiv Mehta, MD, MBE Sanjiv D Mehta, MD, MBE, MSCE Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Associate Medical Director for Analytics - ICU United States of America Jean Anne Cieplinski-Robertson, MSN, RN Senior Director of Nursing, Critical Care Children's Hospital of Philadelphia United States of America DATE Initial publication date: May 8, 2025. TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/b73v7gmf79nzjt9bt3vg3w/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_English.pdf Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/2xjfmjbwfcw739f6f68tj4q/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_Spanish.pdf French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/9b4xsp88j7m3t438rpxrc62t/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_French.pdf Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/5bqn4q6fnw8b5gnr6swvvbx/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_Portuguese.pdf Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/3n2xjk7tvrqgmtwwhx3mb8nb/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_Italian.pdf German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/2q58jgjq7p99nxsgmbqp887/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_German.pdf Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/ntsn8qpntsfkm65krzs6hqc/WPAW-25_North_America_Final_Arabic.pdf 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

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 and critical care wards worldwide, emphasizing how healthcare professionals in these units, regardless of resource setting, are driving change. From frugal innovations to digital transformation, this episode highlights how pediatric intensive care is evolving across Asia. Hear from experts in Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia as they share how low-cost technologies, telemedicine, and integrated referral systems are improving outcomes for critically ill children even in the most remote settings. Discover how resilience and resourcefulness are driving change across the region. HOST Arun Bansal, MD, FCCM, FRCPCH Professor in Pediatric Critical Care at PGIMER Chandigarh, India and Chairperson of Pediatric Intensive Care Chapter of India GUESTS Mohammod Joyaber Chisti, MBBS, MMed (Paediatrics), PhD Professor of Pediatrics at icddr,b, Bangladesh Renowned for pioneering low-cost respiratory support technologies like bubble CPAP. Jayashree Muralidharan, MBBS MD Pediatrics FIAP FICCM Head of Pediatric Critical Care at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India A leader in intensive care in India. She had helped in developing and integrating digital health systems into PICU workflows using TelePICU. She also helped in developing a PICU Referral App Kurniawan Taufiq Kadafi, Sp.A(K) Chief of Pediatric Emergency Services, Indonesia, An expert on remote and interfacility pediatric transport across Indonesia’s archipelago. DATE Initial publication date: May 7, 2025. TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/k7x72vx63hnbvwx6wpwc4xnt/WPAW-25_Asia_Final_English.pdf Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/qxkcv5b23xs49tj6z6w6np/WPAW-25_Asia_Final_Spanish.pdf French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/v463w7zbhbbpfbbmj8qf8b/WPAW-25_Asia_Final_French.pdf Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/p377fk7m84xmppk9hx6bbq6/WPAW-25_Asia_Final_Portuguese.pdf Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/gxbshfgg7xcm7rfpx3p5n4vm/WPAW-25_Asia_Final_Italian.pdf German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/4px7mgpbf65rbb8n8vv2sjr/WPAW-25_Asia_Final_German.pdf Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/64vtqntqj7v99j4ztc2pk5n3/WPAW-25_Asia_Final_Arabic.pdf 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

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 and critical care wards worldwide, emphasizing how healthcare professionals in these units, regardless of resource setting, are driving change. From digital twins to AI-driven alarms, this episode explores how innovation, teamwork, and smarter technology are reshaping pediatric intensive care across Europe. Join experts from the UK and the Netherlands as they share how connecting data, patients, families, and care teams is improving outcomes and why breaking down silos is key to the future of pediatric critical care. HOST Diana Ferro, PhD, ABAIM, MS, BS Healthcare Research Officer, Predictive and Preventive Medicine Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù Board Executive, Italian Society for AI in Medicine Rome, Italy GUESTS Erik Koomen, MD Chief Medical Technology Officer Anesthesiologist and pediatric intensivist Pediatric Intensive Care Department of Pediatrics Wilhelmina’s Children Hospital (part of UMC Utrecht) Utrecht, Netherlands Joppe Nijman, MD, PhD Pediatric intensivist Consultant and investigator clinical operations research group Wilhelmina’s Children Hospital (part of UMC Utrecht) Utrecht, Netherlands Peter White, RN Chief Nursing Information Officer Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Liverpool, England DATE Initial publication date: May 6, 2025. TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/j37fnp56fwg6n8pzmfbppf8r/WPAW-25_Europe_Final_English Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/qrjqs79zq4prpnr4km3p79/WPAW-25_Europe_Final_Spanish.pdf French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/649tc94vccnhhskbfhppf/WPAW-25_Europe_Final_French.pdf Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/4qrxwztkfxf6sfgq24h83c2m/WPAW-25_Europe_Final_Portuguese.pdf Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/5vvc7bgbtk7k57kfxt5w694/WPAW-25_Europe_Final_Italian.pdf German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/j5szgq6vtng48g4mt8rrx7h/WPAW-25_Europe_Final_German.pdf Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/mz5rkq8nf54p8739t9gzftcw/WPAW-25_Europe_Final_Arabic.pdf 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

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 and critical care wards worldwide, emphasizing how healthcare professionals in these units, regardless of resource setting, are driving change. From AI-driven sepsis screening to innovative non-invasive ventilation protocols, this episode delves into the transformative impact of technology and collaboration in pediatric intensive care across the Middle East. Join us as we hear from leading experts who are pioneering data-driven approaches and creative solutions to improve patient outcomes in resource-limited settings. Discover how these advancements are shaping the future of pediatric care in the region HOST Manu Somasundaram Sundaram, MBBS, MD (India), FRCPCH, CPHQ, MBA. Consultant PICU and Medical Director Quality, SIDRA Medicine , Doha, Qatar Assistant Professor , Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar GUESTS Omar Al Dafaei, MD Consultant PICU Royal Hospital Muscat, Oman Kholoud Said, MD, MRCPCH Consultant –Pediatric ICU, Royal Hospital Muscat, Oman AbdulRahman Zayed Saad AlDaithan, MD Senior Specialist, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatrics Division General Ahmadi Hospital, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Al Ahmadi Area, Kuwait DATE Initial publication date: May 5, 2025. TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/rnkk777mrhwhq82w78hm54j4/WPAW-25_Middle_East_Final_English.pages Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/q37ww33767cvm527g3t92w5p/WPAW-25_Middle_East_Final_Spanish.pdf French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/b58j8mpc4xwpm9mwf537hp/WPAW-25_Middle_East_Final_French.pdf Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/7h4r8xg937364bbzbms9w9/WPAW-25_Middle_East_Final_Portuguese.pdf Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/fsf97qrks969v9q9spbw9n/WPAW-25_Middle_East_Final_Italian.pdf German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/56f5rhgws7ns94r6mgh9z/WPAW-25_Middle_East_Final_German.pdf Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/46j3wgv359br2fx6j399xtgk/WPAW-25_Middle_East_Final_Arabic.pdf 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

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 and critical care wards worldwide, emphasizing how healthcare professionals in these units, regardless of resource setting, are driving change. Discover how innovation is reshaping pediatric intensive care across Latin America. From telemedicine and AI to regional data networks, leading experts share practical solutions and powerful success stories. HOST Manuel Enrique Soriano Aguilar, MD Pediatric Critical Care Medicine StarMédica Hospital Infantil Privado & Centro Médico ABC Past President of the Mexican Society of Pediatric Critical Care SLACIP (Latin-American Association of Pediatric Critical Care) Representative to the World Federation of Pediatric & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS) Mexico GUESTS Emmanuelle Dexeus Gabriel Fernández Vera, Paediatric Critical Care Medicine/Big Data in Health Intensive Care Hospital General de Acapulco RENEO and PALS instructor, SLACIP social media spokesperson Mexico Ledis Maria Izquierdo Borrero, MD Paediatrician specialising in Critical Care Medicine and Paediatric Intensive Care. Master in Biomedical Engineering Chief UCIP Hospital Militar Central Associate Professor Universidad Militar Nueva Granada Colombia Alexandra Jimenez Chaves, MD Specialist in Paediatric Intensive Care Mg(c) Artificial Intelligence Support Services Coordinator at Colsubsidio Children's Clinic Teacher Colegio Mayor Nuestra Señora del Rosario Advanced Life Support in Paediatrics Instructor Founding Member Aipocrates (Think Tank Innovation in Health) Colombia Maria del Pilar Arias, MD Specialist in Paediatric Intensive Care - Master in Clinical Effectiveness - Master in Data Science and Knowledge Management Staff physician Intermediate Care Unit. Ricardo Gutierrez Children's Hospital Buenos Aires. Argentina Coordinator of the SATI-Q Quality Benchmarking Program (Argentinean Society of Intensive Care). DATE Initial publication date: May 4, 2025. TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/89x7t8rcm3rbv32vnkxvjh6/WPAW-25_LATAM_Final_English Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/px9wtttsw8q68w2h68r8qcpx/WPAW-25_LATAM_Final_Spanish.pdf French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/2pn95f94vc9vm9p633zq59/WPAW-25_LATAM_Final_French.pdf Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/z6v47859hk7tpn8vzkvkrbm/WPAW-25_LATAM_Final_Portuguese.pdf Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/gpqnjkkpth8g7ps84gfgkhr/WPAW-25_LATAM_Final_Italian.pdf German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/76n5cr66m6cq9474hwr986tq/WPAW-25_LATAM_Final_German.pdf Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/785vh6cqkrsrr8mxf9xwtgkx/WPAW-25_LATAM_Final_Arabic.pdf 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu 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.

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 and critical care wards worldwide, emphasizing how healthcare professionals in these units, regardless of resource setting, are driving change. From solar-powered oxygen to virtual mentoring across islands, this episode explores how innovation and collaboration are transforming pediatric intensive care in Oceania. Hear powerful stories from frontline experts overcoming resource limitations to improve outcomes in some of the world’s most remote regions. HOST Emma Haisz, RN ECLS Clinical Nurse Consultant Queensland Children’s Hospital Brisbane, Australia GUESTS Trevor Duke, MD, FRACP Paediatric intensive care specialist at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital Professor of paediatrics at the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics Professor of child health at the School of Medicine, University of Papua New Guinea Monica Brook MB BS, FCICM PICU Consultant Starship Children’s Hospital Auckland, New Zealand Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org DATE Initial publication date: May 3, 2025. TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/nw8gknpkxp2rq8cpt7fgjgb/WPAW-25_Oceania_Final_English.pdf French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/wv5wftfg9z4w58mf8hnjkp/WPAW-25_Oceania_Final_French.pdf German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/6j49gthzfrnhj5r7zkmkhbh/WPAW-25_Oceania_Final_German.pdf Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/xf46wzqx2rwwjrkqgg33bwq/WPAW-25_Oceania_Final_Spanish.pdf Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/bv7rcpx5jcxj9t6c3w98bjh/WPAW-25_Oceania_Final_Portuguese.pdf Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/7xxpc4gh5hjvgvvc7c3fcj7/WPAW-25_Oceania_Final_Italian.pdf Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/xzvxftsvjzszrfgwh72j5srn/WPAW-25_Oceania_Final_Arabic.pdf 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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu 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.

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, critical, and operative care to enhance healthcare systems globally, focusing on universal health coverage and preparedness for health emergencies. Dr. Wallis shares insights into the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the establishment of ACAN, and its ambitious goals in the face of funding constraints. This episode is essential for healthcare professionals eager to understand global healthcare strategies and improve acute care delivery. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Explain the role and mission of the Acute Care Action Network (ACAN) within the WHO - Identify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global healthcare systems and emergency care - Discuss the five operational priorities set by ACAN for strengthening acute care - Describe ACAN’s strategic partnership goals and membership framework - Analyze how integrated emergency care can improve healthcare preparedness and response AUTHORS Lee Wallis, MBChB, PhD, PhD (hon), Dip IMC RCS Edin, Dip Sport Med, FRCS Edin, FRCP Edin, FRCEM, FCEM(SA), FEMSSA, FIFEM Lead, Emergency & Critical Care World Health Organization Jeffery 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 21, 2025. TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/39b93qf5q67b237gxtpv5wf/042125_WSP_Wallis_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: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Wallis L, Burns JP. Enhancing Global Acute Care: Understanding the WHO’s ACAN. 04/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/enhancing-global-acute-care-understanding-the-whos-acan-by-l-wallis-openpediatrics.