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  • Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care

    Designed by: Skillversity
    Duration: 12 Months
    Mode: Hybrid (Online + Clinical Rotations)
    Eligibility: MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), DNB Pediatrics, or Equivalent

    Program Overview

    This one-year fellowship offers advanced training in the management of critically ill children, covering life-saving interventions, intensive monitoring, ventilatory support, and multidisciplinary care. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, hands-on simulation training, and exposure to high-acuity pediatric ICU settings.

    Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

    Module 1: Foundations of Pediatric Critical Care

    • Pediatric physiology and hemodynamic principles

    • Pediatric ICU setup, triage, and patient monitoring

    • Scoring systems: PRISM, PIM, PELOD

    • Family-centered care in ICU

    Module 2: Pediatric Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation

    • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in children

    • Oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)

    • Modes of mechanical ventilation: CMV, SIMV, HFOV

    • Ventilator weaning and extubation criteria

    Module 3: Hemodynamic Instability and Shock Management

    • Types of pediatric shock: hypovolemic, septic, cardiogenic, obstructive

    • Vasoactive agents and fluid resuscitation protocols

    • Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in shock assessment

    • Invasive hemodynamic monitoring techniques

    Module 4: Neurological Emergencies and Neurocritical Care

    • Raised intracranial pressure, status epilepticus, coma

    • Traumatic brain injury and cerebral perfusion monitoring

    • EEG, neuroimaging, and brain death criteria

    • Sedation, analgesia, and neuromuscular blockade

    Module 5: Pediatric Sepsis and Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)

    • Sepsis definition and pathophysiology in children

    • Early goal-directed therapy and antimicrobial stewardship

    • MODS scoring and management strategies

    • Cytokine storms and immunomodulatory therapies

    Module 6: Renal and Electrolyte Emergencies in PICU

    • Acute kidney injury (AKI) and fluid-electrolyte imbalance

    • Renal replacement therapy (CRRT, PD, HD)

    • Acid-base disturbances and correction protocols

    • Hypertensive emergencies and nephrotoxic medications

    Module 7: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Endocrine Issues

    • Nutritional support in critically ill children

    • Enteral vs parenteral feeding and calorie calculation

    • Glycemic control and stress endocrinology

    • Management of adrenal insufficiency and SIADH

    Module 8: Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Use in ICU

    • ICU-acquired infections and antibiotic policy

    • Empiric vs targeted therapy in critically ill children

    • Infection control practices and bundle care protocols

    • Isolation precautions and PPE use

    Module 9: Cardiac Intensive Care and Postoperative Management

    • Congenital heart defects and cardiac emergencies

    • Post-cardiac surgery monitoring and complications

    • ECMO indications, setup, and troubleshooting

    • Arrhythmia management in ICU

    Module 10: Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Interventions

    • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and trauma care

    • Airway management, chest tube insertion, central line placement

    • Burn and poisoning management in ICU

    • Simulation-based trauma response training

    Module 11: Ethics, Communication, and Legal Aspects in Critical Care

    • End-of-life care and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) decisions

    • Informed consent, documentation, and medico-legal aspects

    • Communication with families in crisis

    • Breaking bad news and conflict resolution

    Module 12: Research, Quality Improvement, and Case-Based Learning

    • Clinical research in pediatric critical care

    • Quality indicators and audit in PICU

    • Case presentations, journal clubs, and M&M meetings

    • Innovations and future trends in pediatric critical care

    Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience

    • Clinical rotations in pediatric ICUs and emergency units

    • Simulation training: airway, codes, ventilators, central line insertion

    • Bedside management of ventilated and hemodynamically unstable children

    • Exposure to ECMO, CRRT, and neurocritical care units

    Assessment and Certification

    • Monthly evaluations and online assessments

    • Logbook of ICU procedures and case reports

    • Final exam (theory + viva) and thesis/dissertation

    • Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Critical Care by Skillversity

    Who Should Enroll

    • Pediatricians and residents (MD, DNB Pediatrics)

    • ICU doctors and emergency physicians

    • Healthcare professionals working in pediatric high-dependency units