Current Concepts in Pediatric Critical Care-Q&A Session 2

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This is a summary of a discussion on various topics in pediatric critical care. The panelists, including Dr. Sharon Irving, Dr. Kyle Ryder, Dr. Nick Ettinger, Dr. Julie Fitzgerald, Dr. Adrienne Randolph, Dr. Chris Watson, and Dr. Maureen Madden, discussed the role of phenotyping and precision medicine in pediatric sepsis, the challenges of maintaining equipoise in randomized controlled trials, the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric trauma, and the growing population of chronically critically ill children. They also highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary teams, including complex care and palliative care teams, in providing comprehensive care to these patients and their families. The panelists acknowledged the challenges of resource disparities, particularly in rural areas, and the need for equitable access to specialized care and support services. The discussion also touched on the potential role of whole exome sequencing in identifying underlying genetic factors contributing to critical illness in children, and the need for appropriate follow-up and care coordination for patients with complex healthcare needs. Overall, the panel emphasized the importance of a patient-centered and multidisciplinary approach to pediatric critical care, with an emphasis on addressing social determinants of health and providing long-term support for chronically critically ill children and their families.

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Sepsis Induced Organ Dysfunction (Julie C. Fitzgerald, MD, PhD, FCCM)
Pediatric COVID-19 Infections & MIS-C: An Update (Adrienne G. Randolph, MD, MS, FCCM)
Pediatric Trauma: Current Best Evidence (Christopher M. Watson, MD, MPH, FCCM)
Chronically Critically Ill Children (Maureen A. Madden, DNP)

Moderators: Sharon Y. Irving, PhD, CRNP, FCCM, FAAN, FASPEN; Kyle J. Rehder, MD, CPPS, FCCM; Nick Ettinger, MD, PhD, CMQ, CPPS, FAAP

Keywords

pediatric critical care

precision medicine

pediatric sepsis

COVID-19 impact

chronically critically ill

interdisciplinary teams

resource disparities

whole exome sequencing

social determinants of health

patient-centered care

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