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In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Dr. Jody Lin discusses a qualitative study of shared decision-making for neuromuscular scoliosis surgery in children with medical complexity. She describes a broad range of family values and preferences that may guide decision-making, implications for clinical practice, and next steps from this work.
SPEAKER
Jody Lin, MD, MS
Pediatric Hospitalist
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Inpatient Medicine
University of Utah
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: December 8, 2025.
JOURNAL CLUB ARTICLE
Lin JL, Devereaux T, Simon TD, Kaphingst KA, Zhu A, Narayanan U, Berry ABL, Eppich KG, Stoddard G, Smith JT, Andras L, Heflin J, Keenan HT, Asch SM, Fagerlin A. Caregiver Values and Preferences Related to Surgical Decision-Making for Children with Medical Complexity. J Pediatr. 2025 Jan;276:114366. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114366. Epub 2024 Oct 19. PMID: 39428089; PMCID: PMC11645212.
OTHER ARTICLES REFERENCED
Courageous Parents Network. Scoliosis and spine / spinal surgery: facts and decision-making. https://courageousparentsnetwork.org/guides/decision-making-around-spinal-fusion-surgery/. Accessed November 14, 2025.
Lin JL, Clark CL, Halpern-Felsher B, Bennett PN, Assis-Hassid S, Amir O, Nunez YC, Cleary NM, Gehrmann S, Grosz BJ, Sanders LM. Parent Perspectives in Shared Decision-Making for Children With Medical Complexity. Acad Pediatr. 2020 Nov-Dec;20(8):1101-1108. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.06.008. Epub 2020 Jun 12. PMID: 32540424; PMCID: PMC7655593.
Lin JL, Cohen E, Sanders LM. Shared Decision Making among Children with Medical Complexity: Results from a Population-Based Survey. J Pediatr. 2018 Jan;192:216-222. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.09.001. Epub 2017 Nov 6. PMID: 29102046; PMCID: PMC5732902.
Lin JL, Tawfik DS, Gupta R, Imrie M, Bendavid E, Owens DK. Health and Economic Outcomes of Posterior Spinal Fusion for Children With Neuromuscular Scoliosis. Hosp Pediatr. 2020 Mar;10(3):257-265. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2019-0153. PMID: 32079619; PMCID: PMC7041549.
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/xcz7qm4n2b9rn636rrnq/Jody_Lin_Final_transcript_12-4-25.pdf.
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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
Lin JL, Huth K. Exploring What Matters: What Families Value in Complex Surgical Decision-Making. 12/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/exploring-what-matters-what-families-value-in-complex-surgical-decision-making.
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Vinay Nadkarni discusses emergent tracheal intubation in pediatric critical care. Drawing from the NEAR4KIDS registry and comparing with recent adult-focused evidence, Dr. Nadkarni discusses the challenges of airway management in children, emphasizing the importance of patient-specific physiology. He highlights how patient positioning and equipment choices can improve intubation outcomes. Additionally, the episode explores the benefits of video laryngoscopy and apneic oxygenation. This content is pertinent for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of pediatric airway management, offering practical insights supported by recent research.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Compare pediatric and adult emergency tracheal intubation evidence and practices
- Explore the role of the NEAR4KIDS registry in improving pediatric intubation practices
- Identify effective strategies to enhance first-attempt success in tracheal intubations
- Assess the impact of patient positioning and equipment choices on intubation outcomes
- Evaluate the benefits of video laryngoscopy and apneic oxygenation in pediatric settings
AUTHORS
Vinay Nadkarni, MD, MS
Professor, Anesthesiology
Critical Care and Pediatrics
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
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: November 25, 2025.
ARTICLES REFERENCED
- DeMasi SC, Casey JD, Semler MW. Evidence-based Emergency Tracheal Intubation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2025;211(7):1156-1164. doi:10.1164/rccm.202411-2165CI
- Garcia-Marcinkiewicz AG, Kovatsis PG, Hunyady AI, et al. First-attempt success rate of video laryngoscopy in small infants (VISI): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2020;396(10266):1905-1913. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(20)32532-0
- Hagberg CA, Artime CA, Aziz MF, eds. Hagberg and Benumof's Airway Management. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023.
- Khanam D, Schoenfeld E, Ginsberg-Peltz J, et al. First-Pass Success of Intubations Using Video Versus Direct Laryngoscopy in Children With Limited Neck Mobility. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2024;40(6):454-458. doi:10.1097/PEC.0000000000003058
- Waheed S, Kapadia NN, Jawed DR, Raheem A, Khan MF. Randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of apnoeic oxygenation in adults using a low-flow or high-flow nasal cannula with head side elevation during endotracheal intubation in the emergency department. BMC Res Notes. 2025 Jul 1;18(1):264. doi: 10.1186/s13104-025-07328-7. Erratum in: BMC Res Notes. 2025 Sep 8;18(1):384. doi: 10.1186/s13104-025-07412-y. PMID: 40598378; PMCID: PMC12219693.
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/mr2657n4ckgpz7g3tw37gbx/202511_WSP_Nadkarni_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
Nadkarni V, Burns JP. Pediatric Intubation Practices: Insights from NEAR4KIDS. 11/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/pediatric-intubation-practices-insights-from-near4kids-by-v-nadkarni-openpediatrics.
In this Nursing World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, a globally renowned expert in evidence-based practice (EBP), discusses the critical importance of EBP in healthcare. This podcast covers the history of EBP, its impact on patient outcomes, and the return on investment for healthcare systems. Dr. Melnyk shares insights on building a culture that supports EBP, the role of EBP mentors, and the importance of clinician well-being.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify strategies for creating and sustaining a culture that prioritizes EBP within healthcare organizations
- Recognize the role of EBP mentors in facilitating the implementation of evidence-based changes
- Explore the relationship between EBP, clinician well-being, and job satisfaction
- Understand the organizational benefits of EBP initiatives as measured by return on investment (ROI) and value of investment (VOI)
- Learn the difference between EBP and Implementation Science
AUTHORS
Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, EBP-C, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
CEO and Founder, COPE2Thrive, LLC
President and Co-Founder, EBP Solutions, LLC
Professor and Dean Emeriti
Editor-in-Chief, Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing
Ethan Schuler, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC/PC, APN II
Surgical Nurse Practitioner, Division of Critical Care Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
DATE
Initial publication date: November 18, 2025.
ARTICLES REFERENCED
1) Melnyk BM, Strait LA, Beckett C, Hsieh AP, Messinger J, Masciola R. The state of mental health, burnout, mattering and perceived wellness culture in Doctorally prepared nursing faculty with implications for action. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2023;20(2):142-152. doi:10.1111/wvn.12632
2) Melnyk BM, Hsieh AP, Tan A, et al. Associations Among Nurses' Mental/Physical Health, Lifestyle Behaviors, Shift Length, and Workplace Wellness Support During COVID-19: Important Implications for Health Care Systems. Nurs Adm Q. 2022;46(1):5-18. doi:10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000499
3) Melnyk BM, Davidson JE, Tucker S, et al. Burnout, Mental Health, and Workplace Characteristics: Contributors and Protective Factors Associated With Suicidal Ideation in High-Risk Nurses. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2025;22(3):e70042. doi:10.1111/wvn.70042
4) Melnyk BM, Hsieh AP, Messinger J, Thomas B, Connor L, Gallagher-Ford L. Budgetary investment in evidence-based practice by chief nurses and stronger EBP cultures are associated with less turnover and better patient outcomes. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2023;20(2):162-171. doi:10.1111/wvn.12645
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
Melnyk BM, Schuler E, DeGrazia M. Transforming Healthcare with Evidence-Based Practice. 11/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/transforming-healthcare-with-evidence-based-practice-by-b-melnyk-openpediatrics.
In this special Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, host Dr. Kilby Mann interviews presenters of posters and oral abstracts relevant to the care of children with medical complexity at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 79th Annual Meeting, October 15-18, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Speakers describe their study findings and implications for practice. Dr. Francisco Valencia also discusses the role of the Complex Care Committee and the profound impact of mentorship in the field of complex care.
SPEAKERS
Laura Brunton, PT, PhD,
Associate Professor,
School of Physical Therapy,
Western University,
London, Ontario, Canada
Caitlin Cassidy, MD,
Associate Professor,
Department of Physical Medicine and the Department of Rehabilitation and Pediatrics,
Western University,
London, Ontario, Canada
Susan Gibb, MBBS, FRACP,
Medical Lead, Complex Care Hub,
Royal Children’s Hospital,
Melbourne, Australia
Francisco Valencia, MD,
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon,
Children's Clinics For Rehabilitative Services,
Tucson, Arizona
Simran Prakash, BA,
Medical Student,
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Karen Pratt, BA, MSc,
PhD Candidate,
Western University School of Health Sciences,
London, Ontario, Canada
Claire Wallace, PhD,
Pediatric Psychologist,
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital,
Maryland Heights, Missouri
Esther Yap, BPharm, MD,
Physician,
Royal Children’s Hospital,
Melbourne, Australia
HOST
Kilby Mann, MD,
Assistant Professor,
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine,
Children's Hospital Colorado
DATE
Initial publication date: November 11, 2025.
RESOURCES REFERENCED
- American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 29th Annual Meeting, October 15-18, 2025, New Orleans, LA. https://www.aacpdm.org/events/2025/program
- American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM), www.aacpdm.org/
- AACPDM Complex Care Committee (www.aacpdm.org/about-us/committees/complex-care)
TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/bgmft56r8ksk85qxbthvzs/CCJCP_AACPDM_Transcript_11-4-25
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: 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
Valencia F, Brunton L, Cassidy C, Gibb S, Prakash S, Pratt K, Wallace C, Yap E, Mann K. Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the AACPDM Annual Meeting 2025. 11/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/practice-changing-research-in-complex-care-at-the-aacpdm-annual-meeting-2025.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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




