Explore the critical role of intensive care for children with special healthcare needs in this comprehensive 48-minute video lecture. Gain insights from Dr. Robert Graham, Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, as he delves into the patient population of children with chronic critical illness. Examine current literature on ICU treatment for these patients and discover best practices for Critical Care providers managing chronic critical illnesses. Learn about risk factors for ICU admission, medical error prevention, care processes, professional attitudes, and the evolving role of parents. Investigate qualitative studies, burden of care, gene therapy, home ventilation programs, resource utilization, and emerging technologies like wearables. Address challenges and gain valuable knowledge to enhance care for this vulnerable patient population.
The Role of Critical Care for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Who is at risk of ICU admission
Risk of medical error
Process of care
Professional attitudes
The reconfigured parental role
A qualitative study
Burden of care
Question
Research
Gene Therapy
Role of a Critical Care Provider
Home Ventilation Programs
Resource Utilization
Home Ventilator Program
Wearables
Challenges
Conclusion
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