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This podcast series is designed to help advanced dietitians prepare for the Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC) exam with content anchored in the latest ASPEN/SCCM pediatric critical care guidelines. Across 45 episodes, you’ll find 28 high-yield content episodes covering all exam domains and 17 case study episodes that reinforce learning through real-world clinical application. This podcast series is designed to support advanced dietitians preparing for the Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC) exam, with content grounded in the most current ASPEN and SCCM pediatric critical care nutrition guidelines. The series consists of 45 episodes, including 28 high-yield content episodes that comprehensively cover all CSPCC exam domains and 17 case study episodes that reinforce learning through real-world clinical application. Topics span critical care nutrition assessment, energy and protein estimation, micronutrient requirements, fluid and electrolyte management, enteral and parenteral nutrition strategies, and ethical considerations in the pediatric intensive care unit. Each didactic episode establishes core concepts, while case-based discussions emphasize clinical reasoning, guideline-driven decision-making, and common exam pitfalls. Disclaimer: This podcast is narrated using AI-generated audio and is intended as an educational study tool to supplement formal CSPCC exam preparation. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or direct guideline review. Whether you’re reviewing concepts on the go or engaging in in-depth clinical case analysis, CSPCC Exam Prep offers a structured, step-by-step approach to mastering pediatric critical care nutrition and confidently preparing for exam day. Disclaimer: This podcast is AI read

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  1. 26/10/2025 • Subscribers Only

    Domain 5: Ep 32 - Monitoring EN and PN in the ICU

    This episode delivers a high-level breakdown of how to monitor and evaluate enteral (EN) and parenteral (PN) nutrition in critically ill pediatric patients. Designed for advanced practitioners and CSPCC candidates, it walks through the essential parameters to track in the PICU—from vital signs and gastric residuals to electrolytes, glucose, and triglycerides. You’ll learn how to interpret residual volumes, calculate and titrate Glucose Infusion Rates (GIR), manage lipid dosing based on triglyceride trends, and identify early markers of refeeding syndrome. The episode also provides step-by-step action plans for common complications and decision-making thresholds used in clinical practice. Disclaimer: This episode is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. The content has been created and reviewed by the podcast team.

  2. 26/10/2025 • Subscribers Only

    Domain 5: Ep 33 - Complications of Nutrition in PICU

    This episode delivers an advanced, exam-focused review for dietitians preparing for the Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC) exam. We break down three of the most critical nutrition-related complications seen in the PICU—Refeeding Syndrome (RFS), Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) tied to parenteral nutrition, and Hyperglycemia. Listeners will learn the underlying pathophysiology, high-risk indicators, prevention strategies, and evidence-based monitoring and treatment algorithms for each condition. We focus on practical nutrition-first interventions—like moderating glucose infusion rates (GIR), aggressive early electrolyte repletion, and EN prioritization—before advancing to medical or pharmacologic steps. Exam pearls throughout the episode highlight how to answer complex CSPCC-style questions confidently and safely. Disclaimer: This episode is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. The content has been created and reviewed by the podcast team.

  3. 26/10/2025 • Subscribers Only

    Domain 5: Ep 34 - Weaning from Ventilator and Nutrition’s Role

    This episode dives into the vital role of nutrition in supporting successful ventilator weaning for critically ill children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). We explore how both overfeeding—especially excessive carbohydrates—and underfeeding or inadequate protein intake can impact weaning outcomes by increasing carbon dioxide (VCO₂) production or weakening respiratory muscles. You’ll learn evidence-based targets for protein and energy delivery, including why a high-protein approach (1.5–2.5 g/kg/day) is essential for muscle preservation and how to fine-tune non-protein calories to prevent overfeeding. We also break down the use of indirect calorimetry (IC) to measure energy expenditure (EE) and respiratory quotient (RQ), helping guide real-time adjustments in carbohydrate-to-fat ratios around spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs) and extubation. Disclaimer: This episode is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. The content has been created and reviewed by the podcast team.

  4. 26/10/2025

    Domain 5: Ep 35 - Case Study: Ventilator Weaning and Nutrition

    This episode explores a complex pediatric case study highlighting the pivotal role of nutrition in ventilator weaning for a five-year-old child with chronic respiratory failure. We examine the full clinical picture—from the initial nutritional assessment and identification of key problems, such as low protein intake and excessive carbohydrate load, to the physiological mechanisms linking macronutrient metabolism with carbon dioxide production and weaning success. Listeners will gain an in-depth understanding of how Indirect Calorimetry (IC) is used to calculate precise energy expenditure and the Respiratory Quotient (RQ), guiding targeted adjustments to protein levels and the fat-to-carbohydrate ratio. The episode also walks through real-time complications, adaptive nutrition strategies, and evidence-based clinical takeaways that help optimize substrate balance and support successful ventilator liberation. Disclaimer: This episode is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. The content has been created and reviewed by the podcast team.

  5. 26/10/2025

    Domain 5: Ep 36 - Case Study: Refeeding Syndrome in PICU

    This episode provides an in-depth, case-based review of Refeeding Syndrome (RFS) management in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Through the story of a critically ill, malnourished adolescent recovering from sepsis, we explore the complex physiology and high-risk factors that make early nutrition support both essential and dangerous. Listeners will learn how to identify and prevent RFS using stepwise nutrition initiation, low starting calories, and aggressive thiamine and electrolyte repletion—with a special focus on phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium monitoring. We also discuss how to maintain high protein intake without triggering metabolic instability and how to safely advance caloric delivery across the first several days of recovery. Disclaimer: This episode is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. The content has been created and reviewed by the podcast team.

  6. 26/10/2025 • Subscribers Only

    Domain 6: Ep 37 - Evidence-Based Guidelines in PICU Nutrition

    This episode breaks down the latest evidence-based nutrition guidelines for critically ill children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), synthesizing the key principles from the ASPEN/SCCM (2017) and ESPNIC (2020) consensus statements. We discuss the modern approach to early enteral nutrition (EN)—initiating feeds within 24–48 hours of hemodynamic stability—and why routine gastric residual volume (GRV) checks are no longer recommended for assessing tolerance. Listeners will learn how to apply indirect calorimetry (IC) to precisely determine energy expenditure, avoid overfeeding, and set appropriate protein targets of 1.5–2.5 g/kg/day to preserve lean body mass. The episode also explores when to delay or initiate parenteral nutrition (PN)—highlighting why PN should typically be withheld during the first week for low-risk patients, but started earlier in cases of severe malnutrition or EN contraindications. Disclaimer: This episode is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. The content has been created and reviewed by the podcast team.

  7. 26/10/2025

    Domain 6: Ep 38 - Ethics in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition

    This episode explores the ethical complexities of nutrition support in pediatric critical care, focusing on the most challenging decisions surrounding life support and end-of-life care. We unpack the core ethical principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, and proportionality, clarifying that artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) are medical treatments—not obligations—and must always be weighed through a benefit–burden analysis. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how to define medical futility (both quantitative and qualitative), the ethical equivalence of withholding and withdrawing nutrition, and how to apply a structured Best-Interest Standard when making care decisions. The episode also provides practical tools, including the use of time-limited trials (TLTs), communication strategies for emotionally charged family discussions, and the integration of palliative care to maintain compassion and alignment with family goals. Disclaimer: This episode is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. The content has been created and reviewed by the podcast team.

  8. 26/10/2025 • Subscribers Only

    Domain 6: Ep 39 - Interdisciplinary Team Dynamics in the PICU

    This episode dives into the real-world teamwork behind nutrition management in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), exploring how advanced dietitians collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists to optimize patient outcomes. We break down each discipline’s decision boundaries and how nutrition integrates with key domains like ventilator management, operative timing, and parenteral nutrition compounding. Listeners will learn how to deliver a precise, structured “Nutrition Situation Report” during rounds, apply SBAR communication to resolve common conflicts (such as prolonged NPO status or glucose management disagreements), and use unit-level metrics to improve consistency and safety in care delivery. The episode highlights how structured teamwork transforms daily operations—ensuring accurate calorie and protein delivery, minimizing complications, and strengthening interdisciplinary trust in the PICU. Disclaimer: This episode is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. The content has been created and reviewed by the podcast team.

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This podcast series is designed to help advanced dietitians prepare for the Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC) exam with content anchored in the latest ASPEN/SCCM pediatric critical care guidelines. Across 45 episodes, you’ll find 28 high-yield content episodes covering all exam domains and 17 case study episodes that reinforce learning through real-world clinical application. This podcast series is designed to support advanced dietitians preparing for the Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care (CSPCC) exam, with content grounded in the most current ASPEN and SCCM pediatric critical care nutrition guidelines. The series consists of 45 episodes, including 28 high-yield content episodes that comprehensively cover all CSPCC exam domains and 17 case study episodes that reinforce learning through real-world clinical application. Topics span critical care nutrition assessment, energy and protein estimation, micronutrient requirements, fluid and electrolyte management, enteral and parenteral nutrition strategies, and ethical considerations in the pediatric intensive care unit. Each didactic episode establishes core concepts, while case-based discussions emphasize clinical reasoning, guideline-driven decision-making, and common exam pitfalls. Disclaimer: This podcast is narrated using AI-generated audio and is intended as an educational study tool to supplement formal CSPCC exam preparation. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or direct guideline review. Whether you’re reviewing concepts on the go or engaging in in-depth clinical case analysis, CSPCC Exam Prep offers a structured, step-by-step approach to mastering pediatric critical care nutrition and confidently preparing for exam day. Disclaimer: This podcast is AI read

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  • Creator
    Bunch
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    45
  • Provider
    Maren Bunch