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PICU Doc On Call

132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings

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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Undifferentiated Neonate in the PICU

June 06, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

 Today's episode is dedicated to the approach to the unstable neonate. Join us as we discuss the anatomic and physiological considerations for the neonate, initial investigations, and management framework on stabilizing a child.  We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Michael Wolf, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine, and Associate Medical Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The CICU at Children’s is one of the ...

16: Undifferentiated Neonate in the PICU

June 06, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

 Today's episode is dedicated to the approach to the unstable neonate. Join us as we discuss the anatomic and physiological considerations for the neonate, initial investigations, and management framework on stabilizing a child.  We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Michael Wolf, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine, and Associate Medical Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The CICU at Children’s is one of the hi...

Catheter Directed Thrombolysis in the PICU

May 30, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to venous/arterial thrombi, also known as catheter directed thrombolysis. We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Anne E. Gill, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a pediatric interventional radiologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Her areas of expertise include pediatric thromboembolic disease, vascular malformations, enteric feeding tube access, and interventional oncology. Dr. Gill is on Tw...

15: Catheter Directed Thrombolysis in the PICU

May 30, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to venous/arterial thrombi, also known as catheter directed thrombolysis. We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Anne E. Gill, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a pediatric interventional radiologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Her areas of expertise include pediatric thromboembolic disease, vascular malformations, enteric feeding tube access, and interventional oncology. Dr. Gill is on Twit...

Differentiation and Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)

May 23, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to the differentiation and management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Eric Felner. Dr. Felner is a Professor of Pediatrics/Pediatric Endocrinology at the Emory University School of Medicine and is an Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech. Show Highlights: Our case, symptoms, and diagnosis: A 15-year-old male presents with a one-week history of incr...

14: Differentiation and Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)

May 23, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to the differentiation and management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Eric Felner. Dr. Felner is a Professor of Pediatrics/Pediatric Endocrinology at the Emory University School of Medicine and is an Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech. Show Highlights: Our case, symptoms, and diagnosis: A 15-year-old male presents with a one-week history of increase...

Acute Severe Hypertension

May 16, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MB

Today, we welcome Dr. Stella Shin, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-Pediatric Nephrology at The Emory University School of Medicine. Dr Shin is also the Director of General Pediatric Nephrology and the Director of Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy at The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. Her interests include nephrotoxic medication stewardship, health informatics and healthcare quality improvement. She is on twitter @BabyBeanDoc A 17 year old previously healthy thinly built m...

13: Acute Severe Hypertension

May 16, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MB

Today, we welcome Dr. Stella Shin, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-Pediatric Nephrology at The Emory University School of Medicine. Dr Shin is also the Director of General Pediatric Nephrology and the Director of Acute Kidney Replacement Therapy at The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. Her interests include nephrotoxic medication stewardship, health informatics and healthcare quality improvement. She is on twitter @BabyBeanDoc A 17 year old previously healthy thinly built mal...

Acute Management of Hyperkalemia

May 09, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to acute management of hyperkalemia in the PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Roshan George, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, a practicing Pediatric Nephrologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Program Director of Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine.  Show Highlights: Our case, symptoms, and diagnosis: A two-year-old male with a history o...

12: Acute Management of Hyperkalemia

May 09, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 6.99 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to acute management of hyperkalemia in the PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Roshan George, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, a practicing Pediatric Nephrologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Program Director of Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine.  Show Highlights: Our case, symptoms, and diagnosis: A two-year-old male with a history of fo...

Management of High Risk Intubations in the PICU

May 02, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to the intubation of the critically ill pediatric patient. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment. We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Heather Viamonte. Dr. Viamonte is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist at the Children’s Heart Center and the Director of Cardiac ECMO. The Children’s Heart Center is a 30-bed, dedicated cardiac intensive care unit at the Chil...

11: Management of High Risk Intubations in the PICU

May 02, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to the intubation of the critically ill pediatric patient. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment. We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Heather Viamonte. Dr. Viamonte is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist at the Children’s Heart Center and the Director of Cardiac ECMO. The Children’s Heart Center is a 30-bed, dedicated cardiac intensive care unit at the Child...

Anterior Mediastinal Mass

April 25, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to the acute management of anterior mediastinal mass in the PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment. We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Lisa Lima and Dr. Tom Austin.  Dr. Tom Austin is the Director of General Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston. He is also an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Lisa Lima is a Fourth Year Advanced Techno...

10: Anterior Mediastinal Mass

April 25, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to the acute management of anterior mediastinal mass in the PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment. We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Lisa Lima and Dr. Tom Austin.  Dr. Tom Austin is the Director of General Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston. He is also an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Lisa Lima is a Fourth Year Advanced Technolog...

Tumor Lysis Syndrome in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

April 18, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to Tumor Lysis Syndrome management in the PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment. We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Himalee Sabnis, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She is also a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and the Co-Director of the High-Risk Leukemia Team at the AFLAC Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  Show Highlights: Our case, symptoms, and d...

09: Tumor Lysis Syndrome in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

April 18, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to Tumor Lysis Syndrome management in the PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment. We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Himalee Sabnis, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She is also a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and the Co-Director of the High-Risk Leukemia Team at the AFLAC Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  Show Highlights: Our case, symptoms, and di...

Acute Management of the Post-operative Renal Transplant

April 11, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to post-operative management in the PICU of the pediatric renal transplant patient. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.   Joining the conversation is Dr. Rouba Garro, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has one of the largest kidney transplant programs in the country and ...

08: Acute Management of the Post-operative Renal Transplant

April 11, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to post-operative management in the PICU of the pediatric renal transplant patient. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.   Joining the conversation is Dr. Rouba Garro, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has one of the largest kidney transplant programs in the country and is...

Acute Management of Post Op Liver Transplant

April 04, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to post-operative management of liver transplant patients in PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Joe Magliocca, Associate Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He is also the Surgical Director of Adult and Pediatric Liver Transplantation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  Also joining the conversation is Dr. Rene Romero, Professor of Pediatrics at Emory ...

07: Acute Management of Post Op Liver Transplant

April 04, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to post-operative management of liver transplant patients in PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Joe Magliocca, Associate Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He is also the Surgical Director of Adult and Pediatric Liver Transplantation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  Also joining the conversation is Dr. Rene Romero, Professor of Pediatrics at Emory Uni...

Acute Liver Failure

March 28, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to pediatric acute liver failure. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.   Joining the conversation is Dr. Rene Romero, Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  >>Click here to download the PICU card for this episode<< Show Highlights:  Our case, symptoms, and diagnosis: a three-year-old child presents in the PICU with...

06: Acute Liver Failure

March 28, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to pediatric acute liver failure. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.   Joining the conversation is Dr. Rene Romero, Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  https://www.dropbox.com/s/qz4v8pctqc0k6ri/Acute%20Liver%20Failure.jpg?dl=1 (>>Click here to download the PICU card for this episode<<) Show Highlights:  Our case, s...

Acute Metabolic Emergencies

March 04, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to acute metabolic emergencies. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Lori-Anne Schillaci, trained in clinical pediatric genetics with additional training in metabolism. She had a dual appointment in the Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, as well as an appointment in the Department of Genetics and Metabolism. Dr. Schillaci is currently embarking on a fellowship in Pe...

05: Acute Metabolic Emergencies

March 04, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to acute metabolic emergencies. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Lori-Anne Schillaci, trained in clinical pediatric genetics with additional training in metabolism. She had a dual appointment in the Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, as well as an appointment in the Department of Genetics and Metabolism. Dr. Schillaci is currently embarking on a fellowship in Pedi...

PICU Applications of Lipid Emulsion Therapy

February 25, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to PICU applications of lipid emulsion therapy. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Ziad N. Kazzi, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Director of the International Toxicology Fellowship Program at Emory, and Assistant Medical Director of the Georgia Poison Center. Dr. Kazzi is also a board member of the American College of Medical Toxicology and current president of th...

04: PICU Applications of Lipid Emulsion Therapy

February 25, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to PICU applications of lipid emulsion therapy. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Ziad N. Kazzi, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Director of the International Toxicology Fellowship Program at Emory, and Assistant Medical Director of the Georgia Poison Center. Dr. Kazzi is also a board member of the American College of Medical Toxicology and current president of the ...

Acute Management of Pediatric Stroke

February 17, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to the acute management of pediatric stroke. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Elissa Ortolani, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Child Neurology and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Ortolani has a strong clinical interest in pediatric vascular disease and is one of the few pediatric neurologists who has completed a formal adult stroke fellowship. She...

03: Acute Management of Pediatric Stroke

February 17, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to the acute management of pediatric stroke. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Elissa Ortolani, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Child Neurology and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Ortolani has a strong clinical interest in pediatric vascular disease and is one of the few pediatric neurologists who has completed a formal adult stroke fellowship. She i...

Acute Management of Laryngospasm

February 17, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to acute management of laryngospasm. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Tom Austin, director of General Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston. He’s also an associate professor of anesthesia and pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine.  >>Click here to download the PICU card for this episode<< Show Highlights: Our case: a two-year-old male with a history of Wilms’ tumor ...

02: Acute Management of Laryngospasm

February 17, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MB

Today’s episode is dedicated to acute management of laryngospasm. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Tom Austin, director of General Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston. He’s also an associate professor of anesthesia and pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine.  https://www.dropbox.com/s/sw67ofshib2p2gi/Laryngospasm.jpg?dl=1 (>>Click here to download the PICU card for this episode<<) Show Highlights: ...

Treating Anaphylaxis in the PICU

February 08, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MB

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast for current and aspiring intensivists. Our panel of medical professionals and students will examine specific patient cases, symptoms, and treatments. Today’s episode focuses on anaphylaxis. Join us! >>Click here to download the PICU card for this episode<< Show Highlights: Our case: a four-year-old is admitted to PICU, and TPN has been administered. Symptoms: dyspnea, wheezing, strider, and urticaria Vitals: hypotensive, tachycardic, with sta...

01: Treating Anaphylaxis in the PICU

February 08, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MB

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast for current and aspiring intensivists. Our panel of medical professionals and students will examine specific patient cases, symptoms, and treatments. Today’s episode focuses on anaphylaxis. Join us! https://www.dropbox.com/s/3mtdeas0hqu6j9j/Anaphylaxis%20Card.jpg?dl=1 (>>Click here to download the PICU card for this episode<< ) Show Highlights: Our case: a four-year-old is admitted to PICU, and TPN has been administered. Symptoms: dyspnea, wheezing,...