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.

GUESTSMelissa Pilbeam, BPharmSenior PICU PharmacistQueensland Children’s HospitalBrisbane, Australia

Lisa Russell, BNursClinical Nurse SpecialistPaeditric Intesive Care Unit (PICU)Children’s Hospital WestmeadSydney, Australia

HOSTKate Madden, MDSenior Associate, BCH Medical-Surgical ICU. Boston Children's HospitalAssistant Professor of AnesthesiologyHarvard UniversityBoston, MA, USA

DATESInitial Publication date: May 5, 2024