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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Have you ever wondered what happens when a toddler gets into something they definitely shouldn’t? Today, Dr. Monica Gray, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Rahul Damania discuss the case of an 18-month-old boy who accidentally ingested concentrated bleach, presenting with stridor, drooling, and vomiting. They review the clinical approach to caustic ingesti…
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Salty Saga of Hyponatremia and Hypotension in the PICU
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Today, Dr. Monica Gray, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Rahul Damania discuss two real-life pediatric cases of hyponatremia in the PICU. They talk through a case of a six-month-old baby with severe sodium depletion and a teenager dealing with cancer-related hyponatremia. The team breaks down the pathophysiology, walks us through the diagnostic workups, a…
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Cardiopulmonary Interactions (basics) in the PICU
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Today, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Monica Gray, pediatric intensivists, sit down to chat about the diagnosis and management of acute myocarditis in children. They focus on a real-life case involving a one-month-old infant who presented with poor feeding, respiratory distress, and fever. Together, they break down the possible causes…
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Approach to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning in the PICU
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In this episode of "PICU Doc on Call," pediatric intensivists Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Monica Gray discuss a critical case involving a 16-year-old male who experienced severe carbon monoxide poisoning after being found unresponsive in a garage. They chat about the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic workup, and …
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Oxygen Extraction Ratio (O₂ ER) in the PICU
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Welcome to another exciting episode of PICU Doc on Call! Today, we're diving deep into the world of pediatric critical care with our expert hosts, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Monica Gray. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of the oxygen extraction ratio (O2ER) and its pivotal role in managing pediatric acute respiratory distress sy…
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In this episode, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Monica Gray dive into a critical case involving a five-week-old baby facing acute respiratory failure due to pertussis. They chat about how this condition shows up, how it's diagnosed, and the best ways to manage it, especially considering the serious complications it can cause in infant…
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Management of Upper Airway Obstruction | Croup in the PICU
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In today’s episode, Dr. Rahul Damania and Dr. Pradip Kamat welcome their new co-host, Dr. Monica Gray. They’ll dive into the topic of upper airway obstruction in children and explore a case involving a 12-month-old girl who presents with stridor and fever. Throughout the discussion, they delve into the underlying causes, possible diagnoses, and man…
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Measly Business - A Guide for the Pediatric Intensivist
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In this episode of PICU DOC on Call, Dr. Rahul Damania and Dr. Pradip Kamat discuss the resurgence of measles in the United States. They explore the virus's pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and complications. They emphasize the critical role of vaccination in preventing measles outbreaks and address the his…
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Cardiopulmonary Interactions (basics) in the PICU
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In this episode of PICU DOC on Call, Dr. Rahul Damania and Dr. Pradip Kamat chat about a challenging case involving a 15-year-old girl dealing with acute myocarditis and worsening respiratory failure. They explore the intricate dance between the heart and lungs, especially how positive pressure ventilation can affect heart function. They cover impo…
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Traumatic Brain Injury in the PICU | Non-Neurological Organ Dysfunction (NNOD)
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Today, pediatric intensivists Dr. Pradip Kamat and Dr. Rahul Damania discuss a complex case of a 12-year-old girl who suffered a seizure and unresponsiveness due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm. They explore the multi-system effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and intracranial hemorrhage, focusing on non-neurologic organ d…
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Little Lungs Big Bugs: Approach to Bacterial PNA
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Welcome to another insightful episode of PICU on Call, a podcast dedicated to current and aspiring intensivists. In this episode, our hosts, Dr. Pradip Kamat, Dr. Rahul Damania, and their colleague, Dr. Jordan Dent, delve into the complexities of managing pneumonia in pediatric patients. The discussion is anchored around a clinical case involving a…
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In today’s episode, we explore a tragic but educational case involving a 15-year-old girl who suffered severe inhalation injury following a house fire. While heroically rescuing her brother and his friend, she endured prolonged cardiac arrest and severe multi-organ dysfunction. We’ll focus on the pathophysiology, investigation, and management of in…
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Approach Toxic Alcohol Ingestion in the PICU
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Welcome and Episode Introduction Hosts: Dr. Pradip Kamat (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University) and Dr. Rahul Damania (Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital) Mission: A podcast dedicated to current and aspiring pediatric intensivists, exploring intriguing PICU cases and acute care pediatric management Focus of the Episode: Managing toxi…
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Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) in the PICU
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Did you know that Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) can result from both infectious and non-infectious causes? In our latest episode, we delve deep into the pathophysiology of MODS, exploring how different organs interact and fail in sequence. We discuss key concepts like organ functional reserve and the kinetics of organ injury, which aren’t…
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In this episode, we discuss the case of a 15-year-old girl who presents with progressive headache, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty ambulating. Her condition rapidly evolves into altered mental status and severe hydrocephalus, leading to a compelling discussion about the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hydrocephalus in pediatric patients. …
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It’s Getting Hot in Here | Heat Stroke in the PICU
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Introduction: Today, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and their guest, Dr. Jordan Dent, discuss a critical case involving a 15-year-old male who collapsed during football practice due to exertional heat stroke. The discussion emphasizes the clinical presentation, risk factors, pathophysiology, and evidence-based management of heat stroke and ot…
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Introduction Welcome to PICU Doc On Call, a podcast dedicated to current and aspiring pediatric intensivists. I'm Dr. Pradip Kamat from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine, and I’m Dr. Rahul Damania from Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. We are two Pediatric ICU physicians passionate about medical education in t…
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PICU Doc on Call Shorts: Alveolar Gas Equation
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Welcome to PICU Doc On Call, where Dr. Pradip Kamat from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine and Dr. Rahul Damania from Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital delve into the intricacies of Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine. In this special episode of PICU Doc on Call shorts, we dissect the Alveolar Gas Equation—a fund…
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PICU Management of Malignant Hyperthermia
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Welcome to PICU Doc On Call, A Podcast Dedicated to Current and Aspiring Intensivists. Hosts: Dr. Pradip Kamat: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine Dr. Rahul Damania: Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Introduction: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) physicians passionate about medical education in the acute car…
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Approach to Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose
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Show Introduction Welcome to PICU Doc On Call, a podcast dedicated to current and aspiring intensivists. Hosted by Dr. Pradip Kamat and Dr. Rahul Damania Case Presentation A 14-year-old female with a history of depression and oppositional defiant disorder presents with dizziness, slurring speech, and is pale appearance. The mother noticed symptoms …
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Hosts: Pradip Kamat, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine Rahul Damania, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Introduction Today, we discuss the case of an 8-month-old infant with severe bronchospasm and abnormal blood gas. We'll delve into the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and evidence-based management of acute bro…
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Hosts: Pradip Kamat, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine Rahul Damania, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Case Introduction: 6-year-old patient admitted to PICU with severe pneumonia complicated by pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (pARDS). Presented with respiratory distress, hypoxemia, and significa…
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Today's episode promises an insightful exploration into a unique case centered on retropharyngeal abscess in the PICU, offering a comprehensive analysis of its clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, diagnostic strategies, and evidence-based management approaches. Today, we unravel the layers of a compelling case involving a 9-month-old with a re…
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Pediatric Neurocritical Care | Unveiling the Brain Death Guidelines
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Today, Dr. Pradip Kamat (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine) and Dr. Rahul Damania (Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital), are excited to speak with Matthew Kirschen, MD, PhD, FAAN, FNCS, regarding a very sensitive topic involving pediatric brain death guidelines published in 'Neurology' in October 2023. Dr. Matthe…
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