Challenging and Complex Cases Encountered in the PICU
Topics
- Rare but High-Impact Diseases in the PICU Share your experience with rare conditions that pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in the pediatric ICU setting. These cases may not only require rare expertise but also innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
- Complex Cardiorespiratory Failure Requiring ECMO Support Present difficult cases where pediatric patients experienced severe cardiorespiratory failure and required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Explore the clinical complexities, decision-making processes, and long-term outcomes of these high-stakes interventions.
- Diagnostic Dilemmas with Rare or Atypical Presentations Showcase cases where a patient’s presentation defied typical patterns, leading to diagnostic uncertainties. Discuss the investigative process, the use of advanced technologies, and collaborative efforts to uncover the diagnosis and provide the best care possible.
- Ethical Dilemmas in Pediatric ICU Care Explore real-world ethical challenges faced by PICU teams, from decisions about life sustaining therapies to navigating end-of-life care discussions with families. Engage in thought-provoking dialogue on how we balance medical advances with compassion, family wishes, and the child’s best interests.