A & C Elements of the ICU Liberation Bundle OPENPediatrics

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