100: Viral Myocarditis 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...

Approach to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning in the PICU

by | May 25, 2025

In this episode of “PICU Doc on Call,” pediatric intensivists Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Monica Gray discuss a critical case involving a 16-year-old male who experienced severe carbon monoxide poisoning after being found unresponsive in a...

Oxygen Extraction Ratio (O₂ ER) in the PICU

by | May 11, 2025

Welcome to another exciting episode of PICU Doc on Call! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of pediatric critical care with our expert hosts, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Monica Gray. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of the oxygen...

A Case of Pertussis in the PICU

by | Apr 27, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Rahul Damania, Dr. Pradip Kamat, and Dr. Monica Gray dive into a critical case involving a five-week-old baby facing acute respiratory failure due to pertussis. They chat about how this condition shows up, how it’s diagnosed, and the best...

Management of Upper Airway Obstruction | Croup in the PICU

by | Apr 13, 2025

In today’s episode, Dr. Rahul Damania and Dr. Pradip Kamat welcome their new co-host, Dr. Monica Gray. They’ll dive into the topic of upper airway obstruction in children and explore a case involving a 12-month-old girl who presents with stridor and fever. Throughout...

Measly Business – A Guide for the Pediatric Intensivist

by | Mar 30, 2025

In this episode of PICU DOC on Call, Dr. Rahul Damania and Dr. Pradip Kamat discuss the resurgence of measles in the United States. They explore the virus’s pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and complications. They...

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...