Technology and Innovation in Pediatric ICUs: A Dynamic Look at Asia

This 45-minute webinar celebrates World PICU Awareness Week 2025 through a collaborative effort between the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies (WFPICCS) and OPENPediatrics. Explore how pediatric intensive care is evolving across Asia through frugal innovations and digital transformation. Learn from experts in Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia as they share insights on low-cost technologies, telemedicine, and integrated referral systems improving outcomes for critically ill children in remote settings. Hosted by Professor Arun Bansal from PGIMER Chandigarh, the panel features distinguished guests: Professor Mohammod Joyaber Chisti (pioneer of low-cost respiratory support technologies), Dr. Jayashree Muralidharan (developer of TelePICU and PICU Referral App), and Kurniawan Taufiq Kadafi (expert on pediatric transport across Indonesia's archipelago). Transcripts are available in seven languages including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, and Arabic. The webinar is part of OPENPediatrics' interactive digital learning platform sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, offering peer-reviewed, open-access content for healthcare providers caring for critically ill children worldwide.