PICU advanced Module

What Will You Learn?

• Pediatric Shock:
• Learn about types of shock (hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, obstructive) in children and strategies for diagnosis and treatment using fluids and medications.
• Cardiology:
• Congenital heart diseases, common pediatric cardiac conditions, and develop therapeutic strategies in PICU settings.
• Nutrition II:
• Delve deeper into complex nutritional requirements for critically ill children and special nutritional needs in severe conditions.
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA):
• Review the causes, clinical signs, and a comprehensive treatment plan for DKA, including fluid management, insulin therapy, and electrolyte correction.
• Pulmonology:
• Discuss respiratory diseases in children, such as severe asthma and cystic fibrosis, and strategies for pharmacological and respiratory support.
• CNS Infections:
• Understand infections like meningitis and encephalitis, with a focus on early diagnosis and treatment using antibiotics and antivirals.
• Nephrology:
• Address renal disorders like acute kidney injury (AKI), and learn about pharmacological interventions and dialysis, including drug dosing adjustments.
• Hepatology:
• Understand pediatric liver conditions such as acute hepatitis and liver failure, and their management in critical care.
• Kawasaki Disease:
• Review the pathophysiology, symptoms, and complications of Kawasaki disease, and understand treatments like immunoglobulin and aspirin therapy.
• Common Disorders:
• Cover a variety of disorders frequently encountered by clinical pharmacists in pediatric critical care, equipping participants to handle diverse challenges confidently.