Live talk: Advanced care for critically ill children in PICUs

AKUH hosts live session on Advanced Pediatric Intensive Care during PICU Awareness Week

KARACHI: As part of World Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Awareness Week, the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) will host a Facebook Live session today from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time, focusing on the vital role of PICUs in managing critically ill children.

The session is titled “When Every Second Counts: Advanced Comprehensive Care for Critically Ill Children”, and will bring together top pediatric experts to answer public questions and share life-saving knowledge about urgent pediatric care.

Expert panel & topics

The event will be moderated by:

• Dr. Naveed Rehman, Section Head & Consultant, Pediatric Intensive Care, AKUH

Guest speakers include:

• Dr. Qalab Abbas, Consultant, Pediatric Intensive Care
• Mehwish Sarwar, Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist
• Shairoz Mevawalla, Head Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care

The panel will discuss:

1. When and why a child is admitted to the PICU
2. What happens during critical care and emergency situations
3. How pharmacists, nurses, and doctors work as one team in the PICU
4. Parental concerns and real-time decision-making in pediatric emergencies

Importance of PICUs in saving young lives

PICUs provide 24/7 intensive care to children facing life-threatening illnesses or trauma—such as severe infections, breathing difficulties, or seizures. These units are equipped with advanced technology and staffed by highly trained professionals who make real-time decisions when minutes can mean the difference between life and death.

By sharing real-life cases and answering public queries, this live session aims to increase awareness and understanding of pediatric critical care, empowering caregivers and families to act swiftly in emergencies.

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