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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.

Diavolana Koecher, a professor in Madagascar, Archippe Muhandule Birindwa, a pediatric expert in the DRC, and Marah Issiatu, a senior nurse in Sierra Leone, share insights on the evolving landscape of pediatric ICUs in Sub-Saharan Africa. They discuss the urgent health challenges facing youth, including infectious diseases and infrastructure issues. Their stories highlight the importance of technology and innovative training in improving critical care and transforming outcomes for children in resource-limited settings.

Matthew Zackoff, a critical care physician overseeing the fellowship program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, joins Jean Anne Cieplinski-Robertson, Senior Director for Nursing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and pediatric critical care expert Sanjiv Mehta. The trio discusses how predictive analytics and AI are reshaping pediatric ICUs, emphasizing the human element in technology integration. They explore ways to empower families and reduce healthcare disparities while ensuring innovations meet the diverse needs of patients and providers alike.

Join Kurniawan Taufiq Kadafi, expert in pediatric emergency services from Indonesia, Jayashree Muralidharan, a leader in digital health systems from India, and Mohammod Joyaber Chisti, a pioneer of low-cost respiratory technologies from Bangladesh. They dive into transformative healthcare practices across Asia, discussing innovations like TelePICU for better patient management and cost-effective solutions like bubble CPAP. Discover how technology and community engagement are reshaping pediatric intensive care, even in the most challenging environments.

Peter White, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, and Erik Koomen, Chief Medical Technology Officer at Wilhelmina's Children Hospital, delve into how AI and technology are revolutionizing pediatric intensive care. They discuss digital twins and smart alarms that enhance patient outcomes while addressing alarm fatigue among clinicians. The importance of interoperability and family involvement in care is emphasized, showcasing how collaboration and innovative designs can transform PICU environments for better holistic care.

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 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: 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.