PICU Doc On Call

Dr. Pradip Kamat, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Monica Gray

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Pediatric Intensive Care

Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Hydrocephalus

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Von Willebrand Disease

Acute Splenic Sequestration Crisis

Acute Bronchiolitis

Retropharyngeal Abscess

Sickle Cell Disease

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

Anemia

Heat Stroke

Pediatric Care

Hemostasis

Acute Myocarditis

Inhalation Injury

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	129	Founded	6 years ago
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128: Beta Blocker Toxicity in the PICU: Slow Heart, Fading Mind, and Falling Sugar

In this episode of *PICU Doc on Call*, Drs. Pradip Kamat and Rahul Damania dive into the topic of beta-blocker toxicity. They walk through a case of a 15-year-old who comes in with bradycardia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, and altered mental status aft... more

6 Sep 2026 • 23 min • Most popular

Hello From the Otherside! Transport Calls

In this episode of PICU Doc on Call, third-year PICU fellow Dr. Alexandria Edwards joins Drs. Pradip Kamat, Monica Gray, and Rahul Damania for a quick and practical dive into pediatric transport medicine. Dr. Edwards walks us through her go-to framew... more

23 Aug 2026 • 21 min

Metformin Overdose in the Pediatric ICU | A Case of Low pH

In this episode, Drs. Pradip Kamat, Monica Gray, and Rahul Damania talk through a heartbreaking case involving a 14-year-old girl with a history of psychiatric illness who intentionally took 45 tablets of metformin and empagliflozin. Things went down... more

9 Aug 2026 • 20 min

Capnography in the PICU | Take My Breath Away

In this episode of *Pediatric Critical Care Insights*, Dr. Monica Gray and Dr. Pradip Kamat chat about how capnography, specifically end-tidal CO2 monitoring, is used in the pediatric ICU. They walk through a real-life case of a 9-year-old with respi... more

26 Jul 2026 • 21 min

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Recent Guests

Alexandria Edwards

Third year PICU fellow at UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Episode: Hello From the Otherside! Transport Calls

Alexandra Bryant

Third-year PICU fellow at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Episode: Start Off Strong: Tips and Tricks for 1st-year PICU Fellows

Hope Vancleve

ECMO expert; Pediatric Critical Care Medicine fellow

Emory University School of Medicine; Texas Children's Hospital (fellowship next year)

Episode: Pink Toes and Blue Brain on VA ECMO (North South Syndrome on ECMO)

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

Monica Gray

Host with pediatric ICU leadership roles across Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and related academic affiliations; frequently co-host.

Pradip Kamat

Co-host and pediatric intensivist with leadership roles at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine.

Rahul Damania

Co-host and pediatric intensivist with roles at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital; frequent contributor to case discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings

Excellent
Very informative , very teachable
Apple Podcasts
5
pedia UAE
United Arab Emirates6 months ago
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 States8 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
5
Anagha_D
India5 years ago

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Hosts are described as knowledgeable and invested in disseminating useful critical care knowledge.

Listeners highlight the practical, case-based approach and real-world takeaways for PICU practice.

Nurses and physicians alike appreciate the accessible references and actionable management steps.

The mix of case discussions and board-style questions is repeatedly praised for learning efficiency and clinical relevance.

Episodes are valued for applicability across various PICU subspecialties and procedures.

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Apple Podcasts	#9	India/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#78	India/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#171	Brazil/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#240	Denmark/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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Hello From the Otherside! Transport Calls

Q: So can you walk us through how you would approach this call for the sick asthmatic that we were talking about in the emergency room?

Alex describes applying a structured framework: confirm vitals, assess respiratory support, obtain a current exam and mental status, review workup and interventions, and decide on ICU needs and transport plan, including mode (ground vs air) and when to involve the transport team.

Metformin Overdose in the Pediatric ICU | A Case of Low pH

Q: Which of the following is least likely to be associated with an acute overdose of metformin: A) Hypoglycemia, B) Hypotension, C) Lactic Acidosis, or D) Bradycardia?

The correct answer is hypoglycemia; hypotension and bradycardia are more typical, with lactic acidosis being a hallmark of severe toxicity.

Capnography in the PICU | Take My Breath Away

Q: During CPR in an intubated child, continuous waveform capnography has shown very low CO2 values with a poor waveform, and the numerical end-tidal CO2 value is less than five millimeters in mercury. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

The pulmonary blood flow may have improved, suggesting possible return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), as indicated by a rise in EtCO2 during CPR when chest compressions restore cardiac output.

Time Constants in the PICU | PICU Doc on Call Shorts

Q: How do we recognize a time-constant problem at the bedside?

Key signs include expiratory flow not returning to zero before the next breath, elevated intrinsic PEEP on expiratory hold, and a high peak inspiratory pressure with relatively lower plateau pressure indicating airway resistance rather than alveolar overdistension.

Time Constants in the PICU | PICU Doc on Call Shorts

Q: What exactly is a respiratory time constant, and why is it important for our patients?

A respiratory time constant is the product of airway resistance and lung compliance and represents how quickly a lung unit fills or empties; it explains why some patients need longer expiratory times to avoid gas trapping.

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This show delivers case-based, high-yield teaching for pediatric intensivists and those pursuing PICU leadership. Episodes frequently center on real-world scenarios—ranging from toxicology cases and complex ECMO management to procedural sedation, ventilator strategy, and physiology fundamentals—driving practical takeaways that listeners can apply at the bedside. Board-style questions, deep dives into pharmacology, and multidisciplinary perspectives from leading pediatric centers help translate difficult concepts into actionable guidance for urgent care, monitoring, and transfer decisions. A notable strength is the breadth of topics across critical care subspecialties (ECMO, bronchoscopy, sedation, pediatric emergencies) paired with clinicia... more

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Recent guests on PICU Doc On Call include:

1. Alexandria Edwards
2. Alexandra Bryant
3. Hope Vancleve
4. Neal Laxpati
5. Jordan Dent
6. Karen Zimowski
7. Matthew Kirschen

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