Loma Linda University Health 25th Pediatric Critical Care Symposium 2023

A focused, case-driven update for clinicians who care for critically ill infants and children. The program connects physiology to bedside diagnosis and management, emphasizing practical pearls for the PICU, ED, transport, and step-down settings.
What You Will Learn

Rapid assessment and stabilization of the decompensating child

Evidence-based management of shock, respiratory failure, and sepsis

Ventilation strategies (HFNC/NIV/invasive), liberation, and troubleshooting

Hemodynamics: fluids, vasoactive agents, ultrasound-guided assessment

Neurocritical care essentials: status epilepticus, TBI, sedation/analgesia/delirium

Cardiac emergencies, CHD considerations, and postoperative management basics

Infectious disease updates, antimicrobial stewardship, and source control

Nutrition, renal support, endocrine emergencies, and transfusion strategies

Team communication, handoffs, and family-centered care in the PICU

Event Details

Format: Live symposium with case discussions, panel Q&A, and concise take-home checklists

Structure: Thematic sessions (airway/ventilation, hemodynamics, neuro, ID, cardiac, multidisciplinary care) designed for next-day implementation

Who Should AttendPediatric intensivists, hospitalists, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, transport teams, NPs/PAs, PICU/ED nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and trainees seeking a high-yield critical care refresh.
Why Attend

Convert guidelines and trials into simple, bedside-ready algorithms

Strengthen cross-disciplinary teamwork and readiness for high-stakes scenarios

Leave with practical tools to improve safety, throughput, and outcomes

 
+ Topics:
*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below

Airway & ventilation: HFNC/NIV, invasive ventilation, ARDS, extubation readiness

Shock & hemodynamics: septic/cardiogenic/obstructive shock, ultrasound, ECMO basics

Neurocritical care: seizures/SE, TBI, ICP management, sedation and delirium

Cardiac & congenital heart disease: perioperative care, arrhythmias, low-output states

ID & inflammation: sepsis bundles, pneumonia/aspiration, CNS infection, MIS-C overview

Renal/endocrine/hematology: AKI & RRT indications, DKA/HHS, transfusion & coagulopathy

Trauma & toxicology: initial priorities, analgesia/sedation, common tox presentations

Nutrition & rehab: early enteral feeding, mobilization, and survivorship considerations

Systems & quality: transport safety, handoffs, checklists, equity, and family engagement