Cardiopulmonary Interactions (basics) in the PICU

by | Mar 9, 2025

In this episode of PICU DOC on Call, Dr. Rahul Damania and Dr. Pradip Kamat chat about a challenging case involving a 15-year-old girl dealing with acute myocarditis and worsening respiratory failure. They explore the intricate dance between the heart and lungs,...

Little Lungs Big Bugs: Approach to Bacterial PNA

by | Jan 5, 2025

Welcome to another insightful episode of PICU on Call, a podcast dedicated to current and aspiring intensivists. In this episode, our hosts, Dr. Pradip Kamat, Dr. Rahul Damania, and their colleague, Dr. Jordan Dent, delve into the complexities of managing pneumonia in...

Inhalation Injury in the PICU

by | Dec 22, 2024

In today’s episode, we explore a tragic but educational case involving a 15-year-old girl who suffered severe inhalation injury following a house fire. While heroically rescuing her brother and his friend, she...

Approach Toxic Alcohol Ingestion in the PICU

by | Dec 15, 2024

Welcome and Episode IntroductionHosts: Dr. Pradip Kamat (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University) and Dr. Rahul Damania (Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital)Mission: A podcast dedicated to current and aspiring pediatric intensivists, exploring intriguing...

Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) in the PICU

by | Nov 24, 2024

Did you know that Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) can result from both infectious and non-infectious causes? In our latest episode, we delve deep into the pathophysiology of MODS, exploring how different organs interact and fail in sequence. We discuss key...

Acute Hydrocephalus in the PICU

by | Nov 17, 2024

In this episode, we discuss the case of a 15-year-old girl who presents with progressive headache, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty ambulating. Her condition rapidly evolves into altered mental status and severe hydrocephalus, leading to a compelling discussion about...
Approach Toxic Alcohol Ingestion in the PICU

Approach Toxic Alcohol Ingestion in the PICU

by | Oct 15, 2024

IntroductionHosts: Dr. Pradip Kamat (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University) and Dr. Rahul Damania (Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital)Mission: A podcast dedicated to current and aspiring pediatric intensivists, exploring intriguing PICU cases and acute...
It’s Getting Hot in Here | Heat Stroke in the PICU

It’s Getting Hot in Here | Heat Stroke in the PICU

by | Oct 13, 2024

Introduction:Today, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and their guest,  Dr. Jordan Dent, discuss a critical case involving a 15-year-old male who collapsed during football practice due to exertional heat stroke. The discussion emphasizes the clinical...
Hemostatis and Coagulation in the PICU

Hemostatis and Coagulation in the PICU

by | Aug 4, 2024

IntroductionWelcome to PICU Doc On Call, a podcast dedicated to current and aspiring pediatric intensivists. I’m Dr. Pradip Kamat from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine, and I’m Dr. Rahul Damania from Cleveland Clinic...