OPENPediatrics

In this special Complex Care Journal Club podcast episode, co-hosts Drs. Emily Goodwin, Kristie Malik, and Kathleen Huth interview presenters of posters and oral abstracts relevant to the care of children with medical complexity at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2026 annual meeting, as well as at a pre-PAS event focused on home- and community-based care and training in complex care. Speakers describe their key findings, messages for care teams including patients and families, and opportunities to translate their findings into practice.‌

SPEAKERS
Flor Arellano, MPH
Clinical Research Coordinator,
University of California, Los Angeles

Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc
Medical Director, Skeletal Health,
Boston Children’s Hospital

Ryan Brewster, MD
Neonatal- Perinatal Medicine Fellow,
Stanford University School of Medicine

Meg Comeau, MHA
Senior Project Director, Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health,
Boston University School of Social Work

John Greenwood, PT
Executive Director for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Services,
Boston Children’s Hospital

Elaine Lin, MD
Complex Care Pediatrician,
Boston Children’s Hospital

Michelle Macy, MD, MS
Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Scientific Director, Community, Population Health, and Outcomes, Research and Evaluation Center,
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Ashley Nmoh, BA
Medical Student,
Duke University School of Medicine

Jennifer Peralta, MD, MSHPN
Assistant Clinical Professor,
University of California, Los Angeles

Nora Renthal, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology,
Boston Children’s Hospital

Erin Ward, MEd
Patient Engagement Consultant, Complex Care Service,
Boston Children’s Hospital

HOSTS
Emily J. Goodwin, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
Pediatrician, General Academic Pediatrics Beacon Program,
Children’s Mercy Kansas City

Kristina Malik, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical Director, KidStreet
Pediatrician, Special Care Clinic,
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc
Pediatrician, Complex Care Service, Division of General Pediatrics,
Boston Children's Hospital
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
Harvard Medical School

DATE
Initial publication date: May 11, 2026.

ARTICLES REFERENCED
- Brewster RC, Kats DJ, Elborki M, Chilukuri N, Ray M, Shaar N, Hron J, Khan A. Clinical Outcomes of Postedited Artificial Intelligence Translation for Discharge Instructions. Hosp Pediatr. 2026 Apr 10:e2025008986. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2025-008986. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41956490.

- FamilyCIRCLE. University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Pediatrics. Accessed May 4, 2026. https://familycircle.pediatrics.wisc.edu/

- Pediatric Academic Societies. Online program guide. Accessed May 4, 2026. https://2026.pas-meeting.org/

- Pediatric Academic Societies. Who we are. Accessed May 4, 2026. https://www.pas-meeting.org/about/

- Pediatric Academic Societies. Academic Pediatric Association (APA) awards. Accessed May 4, 2026. https://www.pas-meeting.org/2026-awards-apa/‌

TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/k7qqm93qqpqgb5k3jw4f3w2t/PAS_2026_conference_transcript_5-8-26‌

Clinicians across healthcare professions, advocates, researchers, and patients/families are all encouraged to engage and provide feedback! You can recommend an article for discussion using this form: https://forms.gle/Bdxb86Sw5qq1uFhW6.

CITATION
Goodwin EJ, Malik K, Arellano F, Arnold J, Brewster R, Comeau M, Greenwood J, Lin E, Macy M, Nmoh A, Peralta J, Renthal N, Ward E, Huth K. Practice-Changing Research in Complex Care at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2026 Annual Meeting. 05/2026. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/practice-changing-research-in-complex-care-pediatric-academic-societies-2026.

This episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series explores the realities of working in pediatric intensive care across the Middle East, with a focus on the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.

Through expert insights and real-life experiences, the discussion highlights the emotional impact of high-intensity PICU environments – moving beyond burnout to address deeper challenges such as moral distress and moral injury. Practical strategies are shared, from simple daily practices that strengthen team connection to structured organizational initiatives that support resilience and retention.

The episode also examines the role of leadership in fostering psychologically safe environments, as well as the influence of culture, family dynamics, and faith in shaping care across the region.

HOST
Raghad Al Abdwani
Head of Division of Pediatric Critical Care
Sultan Qaboos. University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman

GUEST
Marianne Majdalani
Head of Division of Pediatric Critical Care
American University of Beirut Medical Center

Ashley Cowan
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
Sidra Hospital

Caroline McIntire
Manager of Child Life Services
Sidra Medicine

DATE
Initial publication date: May 8, 2026

TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript
Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=7
French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=3
Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=6
Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=5
German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=4
Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/qjxhnqx8jt9zvn848svp2955/Middle_East_26_transcript?position=2

Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org

OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

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In this North America episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast, leading experts explore how leadership directly influences caregiver wellbeing and burnout in pediatric intensive care.

Through practical examples and evidence-based insights, the discussion highlights the importance of listening to teams, addressing system-level challenges, and fostering a culture where wellbeing is embedded into everyday practice.

From leadership behaviors to institutional support, this episode emphasizes a clear message: sustainable PICU care starts with how we lead.

HOST
Leah Harris
Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin - Dell Children's Hospital

GUEST
Asha N Shenoi
Professor, Associate Dean
University of Kentucky

Will Border
Chief Physician Wellness Officer, Director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine

Wendy Quiroz Nasser
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) | Texas Children's Hospital

DATE
Initial publication date: May 7, 2026

TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript
Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=7
French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=3
Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=6
Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=5
German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=4
Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jcbg3x5x35f4sb3wct2kx89w/North_America_26_transcript?position=2

Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org

OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

Please note: OPENPediatrics does not support or control any related videos in the sidebar; these are placed by YouTube. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

In this episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series, we explore caregiver wellbeing through the perspective of PICU teams across Africa.

Moderated by Dr. Charlyne Kilba, this discussion brings together multidisciplinary voices from across the continent, highlighting both the shared challenges and the strength of teams working in resource-limited, high-demand environments.

The conversation provides an honest reflection on the realities of pediatric critical care in Africa – including staff shortages, high patient volumes, ethical dilemmas, and limited access to essential resources – and how these factors impact the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.

At the same time, the episode showcases powerful and practical approaches to support caregivers, including team-based support systems, debriefing practices, spirituality, and community-driven initiatives. A strong emphasis is placed on resilience – not only at the individual level, but as a collective and system-supported effort.

HOST
Marie-Charlyne Kilba
Paediatric Intensivist, Head of Department
Child Health, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ghana

GUEST
Ireen Primrose Machira
Nursing Officer
PICU in the Mercy James Centre, Malawi

Rohini Kalagouda Patil
Lead Paediatric Intesivist
Nairobi Hospital, Kenya

Susan Zakariah
Paediatric emergency and critical care specialist, Head of the PICU
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Brenda Morrow
Physiotherapist
University of Cape Town, South Africa

DATE
Initial publication date: May 6, 2026

TRANSCRIPTS
English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript
Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=6
French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=7
Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=5
Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=4
German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=3
Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/4rpjqpv6nxzcxf7w78z9h4z/Africa_26_transcript?position=2

Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org

OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user.

For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

Please note: OPENPediatrics does not support or control any related videos in the sidebar; these are placed by YouTube. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

This podcast reviews cyanotic congenital heart disease in newborns, including truncus arteriosus, transposition of the great arteries, tricuspid atresia, tetralogy of Fallot, and total anomalous pulmonary venous return. It summarizes their key pathophysiology, presentation, imaging findings, and initial management leading to neonatal cyanosis.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Explain the pathophysiology for each of the diseases
• Recognize the physical exam findings for these heart defects
• Identify the different diseases based on imaging
• Formulate an initial treatment plan

AUTHORS
Julia Pian, MD, MBA
Pediatric Hospitalist
Boston Medical Center

Jaclyn McKinstry, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Fellow
Boston Children's Hospital

DATE
Initial publication date: May 5, 2026.

Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected]

CITATION
Pian J, McKinstry J, Fantasia K, Marques B, Wills K, Wolbrink TA. Congenital Heart Disease. 05/2026. Online Podcast. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/congenital-heart-disease-by-j-pian-j-mckinstry-for-openpediatrics.