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Dr. Traci Wolbrink interviews Drs. Ashish Agarwal and Ramesh Kumar Ramachandran about key PICU research findings from PEDICRITICON 2025.

In this podcast, recorded at the Top Articles of 2025 Session at PEDICRITICON 2025, Dr. Traci Wolbrink interviews Drs. Ashish Agarwal and Ramesh Kumar Ramachandran about two randomized controlled trials. These studies comparing 0.9% normal saline with Ringer’s lactate in diabetic ketoacidosis and the efficacy of high flow nasal cannula versus nasal prong bubble CPAP in bronchiolitis. The conversation reveals challenges in resource-limited settings, emphasizing the importance of protocol adherence, mentorship, and resource management. Valuable insights into fluid management, respiratory support, and research execution are offered for healthcare professionals keen on advancing clinical practice and research knowledge. Learning Objectives - Recognize the limitations of using normal saline in diabetic ketoacidosis - Understand the physiological benefits of balanced fluids like Ringer’s Lactate - Identify the logistical challenges in conducting trials in resource-limited settings - Appreciate the role of teamwork and protocol adherence in research success AUTHORS Ashish Agarwal, MD Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India Ramachandran…

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Host: Traci Wolbrink

Guests: Ashish Agarwal, Ramesh Kumar Ramachandran

Topics covered

• PICU research
• diabetic ketoacidosis
• bronchiolitis
• fluid management
• respiratory support
• clinical practice
• research execution

Keywords

• randomized controlled trials
• normal saline
• Ringer’s lactate
• high flow nasal cannula
• nasal prong bubble CPAP
• resource-limited settings
• protocol adherence
• mentorship
• fluid management
• respiratory support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Mediclinic City Hospital

Places: Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India, Puducherry, India

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