Summer 2021 Newsletter
Connections Committee Update November 2021
The Social Media subcommittee added several new members this year and had a strong presence during the virtual annual meeting held in September. Each session of the meeting was well…
Read MoreGuest Editorial: The changing paradigms of VAD use in neonates, infants, and children
The use of ventricular assist devices (VAD) in pediatrics has evolved over the past two decades. Initially, the development of the adult-sized Berlin EXCOR VAD allowed for a viable option…
Read MoreCollaborative Update from the Education, QI, and Research Committees
Protocol Warehouse is here! We are excited to share with our members the news of a new collaborative project – Protocol Warehouse! Our members are from many diverse hospitals with…
Read MoreNursing Editorial: Preparations for Hospital Discharge of the Pediatric VAD Patient
For pediatric patients with a VAD and their families, hospital discharge can be frightening; for the hospital VAD team, the process can be daunting. Creating a detailed outline of objectives,…
Read MoreAssociate Editor’s Message August 2021
It is my great joy and pride to invite you all to view the Summer edition of the PCICS Newsletter. Packed with updates from committees and special interest groups, as…
Read MorePresident’s Message August 2021
Summer is here! And what a difference a year makes. I’m really excited about this newsletter theme because mechanical circulatory support has evolved tremendously over the course of my career…
Read MoreFinance Committee Update August 2021
PCICS has weathered the financial storm of the COVID-19 pandemic and we are continuing our mission to empower a diverse global community of pediatric cardiac critical care clinicians dedicated to…
Read MoreCNS/Educator SIG Update
The PCICS CNS/Educator SIG continues to provide an opportunity for networking and a forum for sharing perspectives and information among Clinical Nurse Specialists and educators across the PCICS community. This…
Read MoreProgram Committee Update August 2021
The program committee has finalized the program for the 2021 PCICS Virtual Meeting with the theme “Celebrating our History and Future” which will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Society. The agenda…
Read MoreEarly Career Editorial: Role of Impella® in Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support
Cardiogenic shock is a major source of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients with cardiomyopathy or after cardiac surgery. While extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been the traditional choice for…
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