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OPENPediatrics

OPENPediatrics
Pediatric Intensive Care
Complex Care
Children With Medical Complexity
Oxygenation Targets
Caregiver Well-Being
Pediatric Critical Care
Oxypicu Trial
Tetralogy Of Fallot
Cerebral Palsy
Evidence-Based Practice
Neonatal Jaundice
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Lower Oxygen Saturation
Croup
Medical Complexity
Mis-C
Psychotropic Polypharmacy
Healthcare Access
Boston Children's Hospital
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In this podcast, recorded at the Top Articles of 2025 Session at PEDICRITICON 2025, Dr. Traci Wolbrink interviews Drs. Ashish Agarwal and Ramesh Kumar Ramachandran about two randomized controlled trials. These studies comparing 0.9% normal saline wit... more

In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, first authors Drs. Frances Balamuth and Chanu Rhee describe the objectives and methodology for their study “National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis in US Hospitals Using Clinical Data” published in the Marc... more

In this Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, Patricia Basualto discusses a qualitative study of service provider perspectives on access to disability services for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in British Columbia, Canada. She de... more

In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Drs. Mark Peters and Scott Weiss provide their expert insight on the methodology and development of the 2026 International Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines. They discuss challenges encountered during t... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ashish Agarwal
Pediatric intensivist, author of the DKA fluid trial
Cloud 9 Hospitals, Panchkula
Episode: PEDICRITICON 2025: Top Articles in PICU Research by A. Agarwal and R. Rameshkumar | OPENPediatrics
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Ramachandran
Consultant pediatric intensivist and associate professor
Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai
Episode: PEDICRITICON 2025: Top Articles in PICU Research by A. Agarwal and R. Rameshkumar | OPENPediatrics
Chanu Rhee
Associate professor of population medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Center for Sepsis Epidemiology and Prevention Studies
Harvard Medical School / Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
Episode: National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis by F. Balamuth and C. Rhee | OPENPediatrics‌
Fran Balamuth
Professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; division chief in pediatric emergency medicine at CHOP
University of Pennsylvania / Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Episode: National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis by F. Balamuth and C. Rhee | OPENPediatrics‌
Patricia Basualto
Lead author of the study on equitable access to disability services in Canada
University of Calgary
Episode: Opening a Wider Door: Access to Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Scott Weiss
US Chair of the Surviving Sepsis International Pediatric Guideline Updates
Nemours Children's Hospital; Thomas Jefferson University
Episode: Pediatric Surviving Sepsis: Insights From the Leadership by M. Peters, S. Weiss | OPENPediatrics
Marianne Majdalani
Head of Division of Pediatric Critical Care at American University of Beirut Medical Center
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Episode: The Invisible ICU Patient: Mental Health of PICU Staff in High-Intensity Cultures
Ashley Cowan
Co-lead of Wellbeing Council at Sidra Medicine
Sidra Medicine
Episode: The Invisible ICU Patient: Mental Health of PICU Staff in High-Intensity Cultures
Caroline McIntire
Manager of Child Life Services at Sidra Medicine
Sidra Medicine
Episode: The Invisible ICU Patient: Mental Health of PICU Staff in High-Intensity Cultures

Host

Jeff Burns
Host of OPENPediatrics and related pediatric forums; clinician with experience in global pediatric health education.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Best Peer Reviewed Pediatrics

    To my knowledge, this is one of the few peer-reviewed podcasts on care of the pediatric patient.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From the United States
    United States10 years ago

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Evidence-based and research-forward discussions appeal to academic audiences.
International perspectives enrich the discussion and practical guidance.
Shows meticulous, peer-informed pediatrics coverage with practical takeaways for clinicians.
Strong emphasis on wellbeing and family-centered approaches in PICU settings.
Could benefit from broader guest diversity across regions.

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#224
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PEDICRITICON 2025: Top Articles in PICU Research by A. Agarwal and R. Rameshkumar | OPENPediatrics
Q: Has the practice changed in your unit regarding fluid choice for DKA?
Yes, there is a shift toward balanced fluids, with increased use of Ringer's Lactate for boluses and deficit correction, driven by trial results and guideline updates.
National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis by F. Balamuth and C. Rhee | OPENPediatrics‌
Q: How did you validate this definition, and what were the key findings from that validation process?
We validated at three sites with active sepsis quality improvement programs, performing about 200 chart reviews per site to compare clinical adjudications against the definition, which helped establish sensitivity and specificity; we found the approach performed well and consistent with adult sepsis validation approaches, though with acknowledged limitations.
National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis by F. Balamuth and C. Rhee | OPENPediatrics‌
Q: All right, Fran, could you start with the objectives of the study and the questions you were trying to answer?
We aimed to develop a diagnostic code-agnostic, population-level surveillance definition for pediatric sepsis using electronic health record data, adapting the Phoenix framework to better identify actual infection with organ dysfunction in kids and to avoid relying on broad, initial empirical treatment alone.
Reflection and Community Building Through Narrative Writing by B. Mema et al. | OPENPediatrics
Q: What is the role of a writing community in medicine, and how has this manifested at SickKids or in your careers?
Community builds belonging and sustains practice; regular humanities evenings, prompts, and collaborative projects transform individual experiences into shared meaning, strengthening collaboration and resilience among clinicians across disciplines.
Reflection and Community Building Through Narrative Writing by B. Mema et al. | OPENPediatrics
Q: How has mentorship around narrative writing worked for you, and can you give an example of a structured approach at your institution?
Mentorship is about listening and guiding rather than prescribing; editors and mentors offer thoughtful suggestions, help writers see what they may not see themselves, and promote a community where writing is cultivated through regular, inclusive gatherings and feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OPENPediatrics

What is OPENPediatrics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinically focused series that centers on pediatric critical care, sepsis, complex care, and caregiver wellbeing. Episodes often pair researchers or clinicians with leaders in pediatrics to discuss guideline updates, large-scale surveillance, family-centered care, and system-level improvements in high-stress pediatric settings. A notable throughline is translating research into real-world practice—whether through sepsis definitions, tool handovers in the PICU, or wellbeing initiatives for care teams and families. The show frequently features interdisciplinary perspectives, practical implementations, and global viewpoints from diverse health systems, making it a strong resource for healthcare leaders, researchers, and frontline ... more

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1. The Cribsiders
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4. Emergency Medicine Cases
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Recent guests on OPENPediatrics include:

1. Dr. Ashish Agarwal
2. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Ramachandran
3. Chanu Rhee
4. Fran Balamuth
5. Patricia Basualto
6. Scott Weiss
7. Marianne Majdalani
8. Ashley Cowan

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