Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

The Cell

Endocrinology and Metabolism
Immunology
Inflammation
Infectious Diseases (Foundations of Infectious Diseases in the PICU / The Microbial Agents / The Clinician and the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory / The Antimicrobial Agents)

Hematology and Oncology

Cardiomyocyte Function
Cardiac Performance
Electrophysiology
Cardiopulmonary Interactions
Pathophysiology of Chronic Myocardial Dysfunction
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Airway Structures and Functions
Embryologic and Postnatal Airway and Lung Development
Defense Mechanisms of the Pulmonary Tree
Movement of Fluids and Solutes and Blood Flow Within the Lung
Alveolar Function
Pulmonary Gas Exchange
Respiratory System Physiology
Mechanical Breathing
Cardiorespiratory Interactions
Acute Lung Injury

Neurosciences

Nephrology

Gastroenterology

Shock and Shock Syndromes

CLINICAL DISORDERS

Endocrine Disorders:: Endocrine Disorders of Water Regulation / Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Thyroid Disorders / Adrenal Disorders / Disorders of Micronutrients / Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Disorders of Host Defense:: Immune Complications of Transplantation / Immunosuppression Induced by Therapeutic Agents / Allergic, Vasculitic, and Rheumatologic Illnesses / Immunodeficiency Syndromes in Children / Pediatric AIDS in the PICU / Healthcare-Associated Infections / Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)

Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders:: Sickle Cell Disease / Thrombotic and Fibrinolytic Disorders / Coagulation Disorders / Oncologic Emergencies / Therapeutic Apheresis / Bone Marrow Transplantation

Cardiac Diseases:: Principles of Postoperative Care / Congenital Heart Disease / Myocardial Disease / Pericardial and Endocardial Disease / Dysrhythmias / Pacemakers / Vasoactive Agents

Respiratory Disorders:: Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures / Asthma / Disorders of the Lung Parenchyma / Pulmonary Hypertension / Disorders of the Chest Wall and Respiratory Muscles / Gases and Drugs Used in Support of the Respiratory System / Mechanical Ventilation / Extracorporeal Techniques

Neurologic Disorders:: Global/Regional Ischemia / Disorders of Muscle / Neurologic Emergencies / Altered Mental Status / Central Nervous System Infections / Status Epilepticus / Brain Death / Brain and Spinal Cord Trauma / Sedation for Procedures and Mechanical Ventilation in Children with Critical Illness

Renal Disorders:: Fluid Management and Electrolyte Disturbances / Maintenance and Support of Kidney Function in Critical Illness / Acute Renal Failure / Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome / Renal Replacement Therapy / Renal Pharmacology

Gastrointestinal Disorders:: Gastrointestinal Bleeding / Reflux / Gastrointestinal Trauma / Hepatic Failure / Gastrointestinal Failure / Nutritional Support in Critical Illness / Acute Pancreatitis