Prevalence of Acute Critical Neurological Disease in Children by Dr. Ericka Fink

Explore epidemiologic insights from the PANGEA pediatric neurocritical care global research network in this 26-minute World Shared Practice Forum podcast. Gain understanding of the methodology and findings of the PANGEA Pediatric Neurocritical Care Research Program, identify challenges in conducting medical research in resource-limited settings, and discover promising directions in pediatric neurocritical care research. Learn from Dr. Ericka Fink's personal journey as a researcher, including valuable lessons and the mentors and organizations that supported her. Delve into referenced studies on critical neurological diseases in children, infection prevalence in ICUs, mechanical ventilation strategies, and innovative research designs in pediatric critical care.

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