PICU Doc On Call

Apr 13 2025 98 ep. 23 mins 155
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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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96: Management of Upper Airway Obstruction | Croup in the PICU

Apr 13 2025 32 mins  
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 management strategies. Key takeaw

95: Measly Business - A Guide for the Pediatric Intensivist

Mar 30 2025 30 mins  
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 historical context and public health

Cardiopulmonary Interactions (basics) in the PICU

Mar 08 2025 20 mins  
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 important topics like cardiac output,

Traumatic Brain Injury in the PICU | Non-Neurological Organ Dysfunction (NNOD)

Jan 11 2025 30 mins  
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 dysfunction. They’ll also h

Little Lungs Big Bugs: Approach to Bacterial PNA

Jan 04 2025 26 mins  
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 10-year-old girl presenting with

Inhalation Injury in the PICU

Dec 21 2024 22 mins  
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 pr

Approach Toxic Alcohol Ingestion in the PICU

Dec 14 2024 30 mins  
Welcome and Episode IntroductionHosts: 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 managementFocus of the Episode: Managing toxic alcohol ingestion in the PICU w

Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) in the PICU

Nov 23 2024 32 mins  
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 as straightforward as they seem

Acute Hydrocephalus in the PICU

Nov 16 2024 36 mins  
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.We break down the case into key ele

Approach Toxic Alcohol Ingestion in the PICU

Oct 15 2024 30 mins  
IntroductionHosts: 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 managementFocus of the Episode: Managing toxic alcohol ingestion in the PICU with emphasis on etha