World PICU Awareness Week '24 aims to shine a spotlight on the tireless efforts and innovative practices implemented in the PICU, aiming for better patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life. This series of podcasts focuses on the multifaceted nature of the ICU Liberation Bundle, understanding the importance of pain control, optimizing nutrition, and ensuring safe and timely liberation from mechanical ventilation. Through the six vital elements, we unite to advocate for the well-being and recovery of our most vulnerable patients.

This episode is centered around the A Element: Assess, Prevent, and Manage Pain and the C Element: Choice of Analgesia and Sedation.

GUESTS

Melissa Pilbeam, BPharm

Senior PICU Pharmacist

Queensland Children’s Hospital

Brisbane, Australia

Lisa Russell, BNurs

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Paeditric Intesive Care Unit (PICU)

Children’s Hospital Westmead

Sydney, Australia

HOST

Kate Madden, MD

Senior Associate, BCH Medical-Surgical ICU.

Boston Children's Hospital

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Harvard University

Boston, MA, USA

DATES

Initial Publication date: May 5, 2024