Brains & Drains: The EVD survival guide for the PICU

by | Oct 26, 2025

In today’s episode, Dr. Monica Gray and Dr. Pradip Kamat sit down with neurosurgeon Dr. Neal Laxpati, MD, PhD, to chat about intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in pediatric critical care. Using real case studies, they dive into how and when to use external...

May the Flow Be with You: Practical Hemodynamics in the PICU

by | Oct 12, 2025

Ever wondered how PICU teams make those critical calls about blood pressure and vasoactive meds? On this episode, Dr. Monica Gray and Dr. Pradip Kamat dive into the real-world questions that come up during pediatric intensive care rounds. They break down the pros and...

Choose your Potion: Intubation Medication

by | Sep 7, 2025

Learn how to sharpen your pediatric intubation skills and make evidence-based decisions at the bedside. Today, Dr. Pradip Kamat, Dr. Monica Gray, and Dr. Rahul Damania expertly dissect the nuances of selecting optimal induction agents for critically ill children in...

Splenic Sequestration (Sickle Cell) in the PICU

by | Aug 24, 2025

Ready for a deep dive into a real-life pediatric ICU situation? Today,  Dr. Pradip Kamat, Dr. Monica Gray, and Dr. Rahul Damania will walk you through the case of a seven-year-old girl with Hemoglobin SC (HbSC) disease, who presents with abdominal swelling,...

Emerging Neurologic Autoimmune Disorders (MOGAD) in the PICU

by | Aug 10, 2025

Welcome to “PICU Doc on Call,” the podcast where real cases meet real expertise at the bedside! Join Dr. Monica Gray, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Rahul Damania as they unravel the mysteries of pediatric critical care. In today’s episode, our team dives into...

Cardiopulmonary Interactions in the PICU

by | Jul 27, 2025

Have you ever wondered what happens when a toddler gets into something they definitely shouldn’t? Today, Dr. Monica Gray, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Rahul Damania discuss the case of an 18-month-old boy who accidentally ingested concentrated bleach, presenting with...

Approach to Bleach Ingestion in the PICU

by | Jul 13, 2025

Have you ever wondered what happens when a toddler gets into something they definitely shouldn’t? Today, Dr. Monica Gray, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Rahul Damania discuss the case of an 18-month-old boy who accidentally ingested concentrated bleach, presenting with...

Salty Saga of Hyponatremia and Hypotension in the PICU

by | Jun 29, 2025

Today, Dr. Monica Gray, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Rahul Damania discuss two real-life pediatric cases of hyponatremia in the PICU. They talk through a case of a six-month-old baby with severe sodium depletion and a teenager dealing with cancer-related hyponatremia....

Cardiopulmonary Interactions (basics) in the PICU

by | Jun 15, 2025

Today, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Monica Gray, pediatric intensivists, sit down to chat about the diagnosis and management of acute myocarditis in children. They focus on a real-life case involving a one-month-old infant who presented with poor...