What if a child’s own tumor could teach their immune system how to fight back? We sit down with Dr. Liggon from the University of Florida to unpack a first‑in‑kids, personalized mRNA lipid nanoparticle therapy designed for high‑grade glioma and...

Pediatric surgeon Dr. Shawn Larson joins the Burn Podcast to discuss best practices in pediatric burn management—from initial assessment to long-term care. Learn key strategies for improving outcomes, minimizing complications, and supporting yo...

This episode takes a closer look at tracheostomies in pediatric patients—why they’re performed, how children are cared for immediately after surgery, and what long-term management looks like. We start with the most common reasons for ...

This episode discusses CLABSI prevention bundles.ReferencesJohns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. (2019, April 25). Oral care & chemotherapy: Oral hygiene before, during and after chemotherapy treatment [Patient information hando...

This episode discusses training and resources in CLABSI prevention.ReferencesJohns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. (2025, April 25). Vascular access (Policy No. CLNPOL079; Version 11.3). In Clinical policies and practice guidelines ...

This episode is an introduction to CLABSI.ReferencesGaur, A. H., Bundy, D. G., Gao, C., Werner, E. J., Billett, A. L., Hord, J. D., Siegel, J. D.,Dickens, D., Winkle, C., & Miller, M. R. (2013). Surveillance of Hospital-Acqui...

In this episode, we explore pediatric sepsis, a leading cause of critical illness and mortality in children worldwide. We discuss what sepsis is—the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection—and why children are uniq...

This podcast highlights the importance of oral care in the ICU.CDC (2020). Ventilator-Associated Event (VAE) Surveillance Manual.

This podcast highlights the problems that occur with mislabeled specimens.Sandhu, P., Bandyopadhyay, K., Ernst, D. J., Hunt, W., Taylor, T. H., Jr, Birch, R., Krolak, J., & Geaghan, S. (2017). Effectiveness of Laboratory Practices to...

This podcast highlights the problems that occur with mislabeled specimens.Tran NK, Liu Y. Pre-analytical pitfalls: Missing and mislabeled specimens . PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Depart...

This podcast highlights the problems that occur with mislabeled specimens.Montgomery, V. L., & Hudson, R. W. (2021). Reaching for Zero: Eliminating Mislabeled Specimens. Pediatric Quality & Safety, 6(Suppl 1 ), ...

In this powerful and heartfelt discussion authored by Melissa "Missy" Reynolds, longtime PICU nurse manager and passionate advocate for bereavement care, we explore how to better support families facing the unimaginable loss of a child.<...

The podcast episode highlights some crucial points about pediatric blunt abdominal trauma and how it differs from trauma in adults, particularly in terms of diagnosis and management.Key Takeaways:Risk Factors in Children<...

In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). What happens when a child experiences a brain injury? How can healthcare professionals work together to support recovery and long-term outcomes? We'll b...

Ready to enhance your understanding of pediatric airway management? Join us for an enlightening session where we unravel the complexities of respiratory care in the Pediatric ICU with our esteemed guest, Assi Tima. With nearly two decades of ex...

Patho/ Background:Asthma flare-ups have two stages: early and late. They start when IgE antibodies produced by certain cells react to triggers such as pollen, dust, animals and many more. These antibodies attach to cells, causing the...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus is an infection starts in the back of the nose and throat, where it replicates.  It then moves to the small airways in the lungs, causing a lower respiratory tract infection within 1 to 3 days. If this happens, ...