WFPICCS Statement regarding the Israel – Gaza conflict
The World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS) is deeply saddened by the current violence and human rights violations against innocent civilians in Israel and Gaza. The loss of human life, together with restrictions in the provision of essential services, food, and water has spurred a humanitarian crisis. Children, unfortunately, bear the […]
Global PCICU Nursing Education and Training Study
This survey is for pediatric cardiac critical care nurses in low-, middle-, and high-income-countries on their education and training. The study aims to identify needs and describe barriers and facilitators for PCICU education, including standardized CICU nursing training and simulation programs. Learn more and take the survey here
Monthly Editor’s Choice Articles from PCCM Editor-in-Chief, Robert C. Tasker, MBBS, MD, FRCP
The journal Pediatric Critical Care Medicine is the Federation’s official journal. We invite you to check out the monthly Editor’s Choice Articles, where the PCCM Editor-in-Chief, Robert C. Tasker, MBBS, MD, FRCP, highlights three articles he wants to draw readers’ attention to in each issue. Peruse the Editor’s Choice Articles here
Join the WFPICCS Allied Health Pharmacists give their perspective on Sepsis!
We’re delighted to announce that our AHP Committee is bringing you another high-yield webinar “Could it be Sepsis?” on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 6 am EDT / noon CET / 8 pm AEST. Pediatric sepsis is the leading cause of mortality in critically ill children, the WFPICCS allied health pharmacists are looking at what […]
Are you a provider of emergency and/or critical care to pediatric patients in a resource-limited setting?
If your answer is yes, you are invited to participate in a research survey to determine emergency and critical care pediatric resource needs in resource-limited settings (RLS) as determined by providers in those settings. To participate in this study, you must be a doctor, nurse, paramedic, or other medical professional providing medical care to acutely and critically […]
Hector Wong Memorial Symposium on Pediatric Sepsis
The Hector Wong Memorial Symposium on Pediatric Sepsis will occur on September 8th, 2023, at 8.00 AM – 4.30 PM, US, EST, and you are invited to join virtually or in person at the Burnet Campus – Sabin Auditorium Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. This exciting full-day program offers CME accreditation – more info can be found here […]
Have your say! A survey exploring knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of healthcare professionals in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care on environmental sustainability
The working group Sustainable Healthcare of the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) is doing research to describe the current knowledge, attitudes, and practice of healthcare professionals on environmental sustainability in healthcare. This is an important topic as environmental degradation and the well-being of our planet is a growing concern, and there […]
‘Occupational Therapy Role in the PICU’ Webinar recording now available on demand!
If you missed the AHP Committee webinar ‘Occupational Therapy Role in the PICU’ on July 19, 2023, you can now watch it on demand. Sonia Riley, an Occupational Therapist (OT) from Australia, and Lisa Hoffman, an OT from Canada, lead this case-based webinar, outlining the OT perspective and role related to cases. Their presentation will […]
2023 World Sepsis Congress focusing on Sepsis, Pandemics, and Antimicrobial Resistance
Watch the recordings of the 4th World Sepsis Congress, hosted by the Global Sepsis Alliance, which featured over 85 experts speaking on all aspects of sepsis, including the latest research, treatment options, and best practices for sepsis prevention and management. Watch the congress on demand here
Register for the expert session on World PICU Day – Pediatric Sepsis: Global Considerations for critical care
World PICU Awareness Week (WPAW) is taking place from May 8 -12, 2023. On May 12, World PICU Day, WFPICCS, in collaboration with OPENPediatrics, is delighted to bring you a live panel discussion – Sepsis guidelines for early recognition, resuscitation, and management: Global Perspectives, starting at 14.00 UTC. The panel will include several regional experts and […]