Critical Care: History and Hopes for the Future by A. Thompson, K. Madden | OPENPediatrics

In this video, Dr. Ann Thompson, Vice Dean and Professor of Critical Care Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, outlines the history of the PICU and it's place in the hospital. From the first polio units in the 1930-50s, to modern PICUs today, Dr. Thompson focuses on changing roles, technological advancements, and hopes for growth and expansion in the future.

Initial publication: November 22, 2019.


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