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Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
Hydrocephalus
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Acute Bronchiolitis
Heat Stroke
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Inhalation Injury
Bacterial Pneumonia
High Flow Nasal Cannula
Upper Respiratory Infection
Airway Management
Antibiotic Therapy
Microbiology
Surgical Drainage
Emergency Pediatric Care
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Malignant Hyperthermia
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PICU Doc On Call is the podcast for current and aspiring Intensivists. This podcast will provide protocols that any Critical Care Physician would use to treat common emergencies and the sudden onset of acute symptoms. Brought to you by Emory University School of Medicine, in conjunction with Dr. Rahul Damania and under the supervision of Dr. Pradip Kamat.

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In this episode of "PICU Doc on Call," Drs. Monica Gray, Pradip Kamat, and Rahul Damania discuss the use of intranasal medications in pediatric intensive care. Using the case of a four-month-old infant needing an MRI, they explore when and why intran... more

In this special “PICU Doc On Call Shorts” episode, pediatric ICU physicians Dr. Monica Gray, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Rahul Damania break down the concept of Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP). Using a case of a six-year-old in septic shock, they discuss ... more

In this episode of "PICU Doc on Call," Drs. Pradip Kamat and Rahul Damania dive into a pediatric ICU case involving a 4-year-old girl who presents with severe anemia and bleeding, ultimately diagnosed with von Willebrand disease (VWD). They chat abou... more

In this episode of "PICU Doc On Call," Drs. Pradip Kamat and Rahul Damania discuss the acute management of a 14-year-old boy with severe rectal bleeding and hypertension, ultimately diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They review the app... more

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Recent Guests

Neal Laxpati
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Emory University
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Episode: Brains & Drains: The EVD survival guide for the PICU
Jordan Dent
Second year fellow at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine
Episode: It’s Getting Hot in Here | Heat Stroke in the PICU
Karen Zimowski
Assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric hematologist
Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Episode: Hemostatis and Coagulation in the PICU
Matthew Kirschen
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics and Neurology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Episode: Pediatric Neurocritical Care | Unveiling the Brain Death Guidelines

Hosts

Pradip Kamat
Co-host with pediatric ICU physician background; affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine.
Rahul Damania
Co-host and pediatric ICU physician with ties to Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital; frequently covers critical care topics and case discussions.
Monica Gray
Co-host with expertise in pediatric critical care; affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory system; frequent guest and expert contributor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Picu RN

    PICU RN here! I’m a nurse of 13 years and I’ve still learned something new almost every episode. Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerilynn_89
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast for the busy first year fellow!

    This is a great podcast to listen to for case-based, high yield snippets of pediatric critical care. I really like the format and the presentation style. Easy to follow and they always provide references for further reading. Great job CHOA PICU!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatherineTrub
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent repository of knowledge!!

    Regardless of your clinical level, RN, RRT, RPh, or MD - this podcast has high value for all!! Drs Kamat and Damania are clearly invested in disseminating useful clinical knowledge to promote the care of patients in the Intensive Care setting. I’ve already learned so much background on different management strategies, but I look forward to the many directions this podcast can go! It doesn’t hurt that I can gain knowledge while doing house chores, either! Keep up the knowledge share, gentlemen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ATLPSL_owner
    United States5 years ago
  • Highly recommended!

    Informative, comprehensive and succinct podcasts. Very helpful for intensivists and practising pediatricians alike. I especially liked the podcasts on acute management of laryngospasm and acute metabolic emergencies. Thanks and Keep up the great work! Looking forward to more.

    Regards,

    Dr Anagha Dubhashi

    Consultant Pediatrician

    Goa, India

    Apple Podcasts
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    Anagha_D
    India5 years ago

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Engaging case-based format with practical takeaways.
Great for busy clinicians needing high-yield pediatric critical care tips.
Content is informative and accessible for nurses, RNs, and MDs alike.
Hosts provide references and actionable management guidance.

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Von Willebrand Disease in the PICU
Q: When we are seeing a patient that may be having a lot of bleeding, how do we make the diagnosis of Von Willebrand Factor Disease?
Pradip discusses that a history of bleeding, especially mucosal bleeding or early bruising, should alert clinicians and that definitive tests are needed to diagnose Von Willebrand disease.
Von Willebrand Disease in the PICU
Q: Rahul, can you tell us about the von Willebrand factor and its role in coagulation?
Rahul explains that VWF is a multimeric plasma glycoprotein essential for platelet aggregation and coagulation, synthesized by endothelial cells, megakaryocytes, and platelets, and plays a key role in binding platelets to sites of vascular injury.
Management of Rectal Bleeding in the PICU
Q: The percentage of blood loss required in a patient either due to trauma or from a GI cause in order to see a significant drop in their blood pressure is what percent of blood loss?
The correct answer is C, 30 to 40%.
Desaturation in the Intubated Patient in the PICU
Q: Which of the following is the best immediate next step for sudden desaturation after intubation in a hemodynamically stable, mechanically ventilated child?
The best immediate next step is to disconnect from the ventilator and bag the patient with 100% oxygen using a PEEP valve, while assessing for the DOPE mnemonic.
Emerging Neurologic Autoimmune Disorders (MOGAD) in the PICU
Q: Can you tell us what autoimmune encephalitis is and where MOGAD fits into the spectrum of this disease?
Autoimmune encephalitis is an immune-mediated attack on the brain causing inflammation, with advancements in testing, these diseases are recognized more recently.

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Casual, case-based conversations focused on pediatric critical care, covering common emergencies, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based management in the PICU. Episodes emphasize practical protocols for rapid stabilization, airway management, hemodynamics, and specialized therapies, with hosts often dissecting a real case from presentation to treatment. The show stands out for its actionable tips, emphasis on bedside techniques, and integration of guidelines with hands-on clinical reasoning, making it especially valuable for intensivists, fellows, nurses, and other clinicians caring for critically ill children.

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