Practicals · PCC

Paediatric Critical Care

82 practical items from the NBEMS DrNB curriculum, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

Links point to videos and pages published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host them. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.

Top education resources

Top education resources for Paediatric Critical Care

Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.

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    OPENPediatrics (Boston Children's Hospital)
    Video libraryFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Paediatric and neonatal ICU procedures (chest tube, central line, IO, airway, respiratory assessment) plus an online ventilator simulator

    Peer-reviewed procedure videos (807 on YouTube) and a ventilator simulator that an Indian anaesthesia department used in its COVID ICU training

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    Toronto PIE: Virtual TTE FOCUS + Virtual TEE
    SimulatorFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Focused cardiac ultrasound (PLAX, PSAX, A4C, subcostal, IVC) with ribs/heart 3D model and loops; TEE 20 views

    Free in-browser FOCUS and TEE simulators: probe position, cut plane and echo loop side by side for ICU echo vivas

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    VentSim + ICU Learning (Sami Safadi, Univ. of Minnesota)
    SimulatorFree accountIndependently endorsed

    Mechanical ventilation: VC, PC, PRVC, PS/CPAP, APRV, waveforms, PV/FV loops, asynchrony; YouTube tutorials; CRRT and resuscitation ultrasound sections

    Only free web ventilator simulator with trial evidence: non-inferior to the ASL 5000 lung simulator in 70 first-year critical care fellows

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    Core Ultrasound: 5 Minute Sono (Jacob Avila)
    Video libraryFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    ICU POCUS: RUSH, E-FAST, VExUS, cardiac output (VTI), lung, ocular; procedure guidance

    Short narrated scan-and-needle videos; used by 87.3% of surveyed US POCUS educators

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    University of Utah: POCUS course
    Video libraryFree · no loginIndependently endorsed

    Lung, cardiac, abdominal and vascular point-of-care ultrasound lectures with quizzes

    Endorsed in 5 resident threads ("Much better than Toronto IMO"); lectures play with no login

82 items

Training courses

Paediatric basic life support

Drill / simulation
  • VideoPaediatric Basic Life Support6:09
  • VideoHow to Perform Paediatric Basic Life Support9:05
  • +66 more links

Paediatric advanced life support

Drill / simulation
  • VideoPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Systematic Approach15:31
  • VideoPaediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)17:17
  • +66 more links

Advanced trauma life support

Drill / simulation
  • VideoATLS- Advanced Trauma Life Support34:28
  • VideoHow to Perform The Primary Survey in Trauma8:02
  • +66 more links

Clinical and technical skills

Central nervous system

Approach to the comatose child

Clinical examination
  • VideoApproach to a child with altered consciousness21:04
  • VideoApproach To Coma in Children35:42
  • +66 more links

Lumbar puncture

Procedure
  • VideoAn Approach to Lumbar Punctures7:04
  • VideoLumbar Puncture for Children with Cancer3:52
  • +66 more links

Invasive ICP monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoAdvanced Critical Care Nursing: ICP Monitoring7:46
  • VideoIntracranial Pressure Monitoring - What is it?5:25
  • +66 more links

Ventricular tap

Procedure
  • VideoVentricular CSF Tap via Fontanelle in an Infant with Hydrocephalus1:31
  • VideoTherapeutic Ventricular TAP in a Neonate by Dr Moeed Ahmed HOD Neonatology6:31
  • +66 more links

Subdural/intraventricular drainage

Procedure
  • VideoVentricular Tap Procedure | Step-by-Step Guide for Doctors5:52
  • VideoVentricular drainage in opd setting. /CSF TAP ,Dr Muhammad Salah Jamali Consultant Neurosurgeon2:29
  • +66 more links

Transcranial Doppler

Interpretation
  • VideoHow To Transcranial Doppler13:13
  • VideoTranscranial Doppler | A Primer38:08
  • +66 more links

EEG (fundamentals)

Interpretation
  • VideoIntroduction to EEG11:30
  • Video2-Minute Neuroscience: Electroencephalography (EEG)2:00
  • +66 more links

NCV and EMG (fundamentals)

Interpretation
  • VideoElectromyography (EMG) & Nerve conduction studies (NCS)11:07
  • VideoNerve Conduction Studies (NCV) Fundamentals5:53
  • +66 more links

Sedation and analgesia titration

Procedure
  • VideoSedation and Analgesia in PICU Dr Mohamed Othman16:16
  • VideoICU Sedation and Analgesia Guide: Propofol, Precedex, Fentanyl, Ketamine1:33:34
  • +66 more links

Neuromuscular blockade monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoTrain of Four - Peripheral Nerve Stimulation21:08
  • VideoTrain of Four Monitoring using the Ulnar Nerve3:26
  • +66 more links

Airway management

Airway maintenance

Procedure
  • VideoOropharyngeal Airway Insertion | Guedel | OPA | ABCDE Emergency | OSCE Guide | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 25:28
  • VideoAirway Manoeuvres (BLS) | Head-Tilt & Chin-Lift | Jaw Thrust | ABCDE Emergency | OSCE Guide | PLAB 23:29
  • +66 more links

Bag-mask ventilation

Procedure
  • VideoBag and Mask Ventilation- Hindi18:48
  • VideoBag Valve Mask (BVM) Ventilation in Pediatrics5:05
  • +66 more links

Management of air leaks

Procedure
  • VideoAir leaks in neonates l Pneumothorax l PIE #pneumothorax3:31
  • VideoHow to treat a pneumothorax #nicu #airleak #pneumothorax20:10
  • +66 more links

Respiratory system

Fibreoptic laryngoscopy

Procedure
  • VideoFiberoptic Endoscopy (HD)2:04
  • VideoHow to Perform Laryngoscopy or Videostroboscopy using a FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE11:24
  • +33 more links

Endotracheal suction (open and closed)

Procedure
  • VideoEndotracheal Tube Suctioning by M.J. Manning | OPENPediatrics14:46
  • VideoHow to do proper endotracheal tube suction in ICU & how far the suction catheter should be inserted7:36
  • +66 more links

Oxygen therapy

Procedure
  • VideoOxygen Delivery Devices19:24
  • VideoHigh Flow Nasal Cannula4:17
  • +66 more links

Non-invasive ventilation and CPAP

Procedure
  • VideoDemonstration of Bubble CPAP for the Low Resource Environment by T. Wolbrink | OPENPediatrics18:59
  • VideoHow to set up bubble CPAP machine?2:38
  • +66 more links

High-frequency oscillatory ventilation

Procedure
  • VideoDemonstration of High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation by J. Arnold | OPENPediatrics23:22
  • VideoHigh Frequency Ventilation// Neonatologist explains the BASICs16:50
  • +66 more links

Extubation criteria and weaning

Procedure
  • VideoWhen to start weaning off & extubate the patient from ventilator in ICU | regularcrisis12:38
  • VideoEverything you need to know about weaning parameters in mechanical ventilation4:24
  • +66 more links

Pulmonary function test

Interpretation
  • VideoUnderstanding Spirometry - Normal, Obstructive vs Restrictive14:12
  • VideoPulmonary Function Tests (PFT): Lesson 1 - An Introduction12:36
  • +66 more links

Chest ultrasonography

Procedure
  • VideoLung Ultrasound Explained (Point of Care, Bedside, Clinical)12:34
  • VideoPoint of Care Lung Ultrasound (POCUS)18:57
  • +66 more links

Thoracentesis

Procedure
  • VideoThoracentesis Medical Animation1:10
  • VideoThoracic Ultrasonography for Bedside Thoracentesis6:29
  • +66 more links

Cardiovascular system

Peripheral venous catheterisation

Procedure
  • VideoIntravenous (IV) cannulation | OSCE Guide | UKMLA | CPSA | PLAB 23:46
  • VideoINTRAVENOUS CANNULATION IN 3 EASY STEPS2:59
  • +66 more links

Pericardiocentesis in acute tamponade

Procedure
  • VideoUltrasound Podcast - Pericardiocentesis Microcast!9:28
  • VideoHow To: Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis Procedure 3D Video2:01
  • +66 more links

Cardioversion and defibrillation

Procedure
  • VideoCardioversion (for Atrial Fibrillation)2:30
  • VideoX Series®: Synchronized Cardioversion (English)1:54
  • +66 more links

External cardiac pacing

Procedure
  • VideoTranscutaneous cardiac pacing in a patient with third-degree heart block1:40
  • VideoNon-Invasive Transcutaneous Pacing with the HeartStart Intrepid monitor/defibrillator3:59
  • +66 more links

Echo-based evaluation of IVC diameter and cardiac contractility

Interpretation
  • VideoIVC Assessment on 2D Echo | Inferior Vena Cava Evaluation ...Assessment of inferior vena cava diameter by echocardiography ...Intravascular Volume Assessment by Inferior Vena Cava ...Echo / IVC Curriculum - SonoSpot: Topics in Bedside UltrasoundInferior Vena Cava – POCUS-CARE Textbook
  • +33 more links

Monitoring

Transcutaneous monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoMeet the tCOM+ transcutaneous monitor from Sentec1:01
  • VideoChanging the Sensor Membrane for the Sentec Digital Transcutaneous Monitoring System2:58
  • +66 more links

Metabolic and endocrine

Indirect calorimetry and metabolic monitoring

Procedure
  • VideoMeasuring Energy Expenditure of the Body - Direct and Indirect Calorimetry and Oxygen Consumption8:40
  • VideoIC Module 2 – IC in Pediatric Patients: Normal Measurement Parameters & Test Validity - Channel ONE6:52
  • +66 more links

Total parenteral nutrition

Procedure
  • VideoParenteral Nutrition Calculations20:00
  • VideoParenteral Nutrition: Indications and Practical Applications by K. Ariagno, et al. | OPENPediatrics14:32
  • +66 more links

Gastrointestinal system

Paracentesis

Procedure
  • VideoUltrasound for Paracentesis -- BAVLS7:37
  • VideoParacentesis7:47
  • +66 more links

Gastric decontamination

Procedure
  • VideoGastric Lavage Procedure | Stomach Wash | Gastric suction | Stomach Pumping| Nursing Procedure11:22
  • VideoGastric Lavage: ED Procedural Walkthrough | miniEM5:27
  • +66 more links

Percutaneous/pigtail drainage

Procedure
  • VideoPigtail catheter placement for pneumothorax - from EM Cases Summit14:12
  • VideoBasics of Interventional Radiology: Pigtail Drainage Catheters6:27
  • +66 more links

Additional procedures

Renal system

Peritoneal dialysis

Procedure
  • VideoWhat is Peritoneal Dialysis?3:27
  • VideoSteps of Peritoneal Dialysis by S. Su | OPENPediatrics2:58
  • +66 more links

Haemodialysis

Procedure
  • VideoRenal Replacement Therapy: Hemodialysis vs Peritoneal Dialysis, Animation3:38
  • VideoDialysis Essentials: Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal, Nursing Care, & NCLEX Tips14:41
  • +66 more links

eGFR calculation

Interpretation
  • VideoEstimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR)5:43
  • VideoeGFR Calculation. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, Creatinine Clearance by Schwartz & Cockroat8:18
  • +66 more links

Genitourinary system

Urinary bladder catheterisation

Procedure
  • VideoFoley's catheter : Parts, Technique and indications : Clinical skills13:34
  • VideoUrinary Catheters7:23
  • +66 more links

Suprapubic aspiration

Procedure
  • VideoPaediatric Lumbar Puncture and Supra-Pubic Aspirate8:06
  • VideoSupra Pubic Aspiration in Pediatrics | Dr. Mehta's Hospitals | Chennai5:35
  • +66 more links

Reno-vascular system

Renovascular sonography (fundamentals)

Interpretation
  • VideoRenal Artery Doppler Protocol - Sonoquickies6:26
  • VideoRenal Artery Doppler Ultrasound Normal Vs Abnormal Images | Stenosis/Occlusion/AVM | Kidney USG5:10
  • +66 more links

Percutaneous biopsy

Procedure
  • VideoLive Demonstration of kidney biopsy by Dr. Reeti Sahni13:21
  • VideoULTRASOUND-GUIDED LIVER BIOPSY2:50
  • +66 more links

Haematology and oncology

Packed red blood cell transfusion

Procedure
  • VideoThe PCC Transfusion and Anemia Expertise Initiative by S. Bateman, S. Valentine | OPENPediatrics48:46
  • VideoRed Blood Cell Transfusion in Critical Illness with Dr. Jennifer Muszynski (1/2)43:01
  • +66 more links

Fresh frozen plasma transfusion

Procedure
  • VideoBlood Products - Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), Packed RBCs (pRBC), Cryoprecipitate, and more - Hemato13:54
  • VideoFFP | Fresh Frozen Plasma | FFP Transfusion : Indications & Guidelines in HINDI by Dr. Roopam Jain9:09
  • +66 more links

Platelet transfusion

Procedure
  • VideoBlood Platelet Transfusion by Dr. Sandeep Sharma | PrepLadder Pediatrics NEET SS12:06
  • VideoPlatelet Transfusion Explained: Indications, Thresholds, and Triggers15:55
  • +66 more links

Plasmapheresis

Procedure
  • VideoWhat is Plasmapheresis | How plasmapheresis works | Procedure in detail13:26
  • VideoTherapeutic Plasma Exchange Explained by Dr.Darshan Shah1:15
  • +66 more links

Infectious disease

Competencies

Transfer of the critically ill child

Procedure
  • VideoStabilising the Critically Ill Child pre transfer - Dr Kennedy - 11Jun20201:00:17
  • VideoSLCP Webinar: Neonatal and Paediatric Critical Care Transport 2026 03 242:00:59
  • +66 more links

Administration

Ethics

Breaking bad news to parents

Communication / admin
  • VideoBreaking Bad News - Communication Skills in Paediatrics8:35
  • VideoBreaking bad news: When a child is seriously ill2:36
  • +33 more links

Genetics

Genetic counselling

Communication / admin
  • VideoGenetic Counseling - A brief overview by Dr. Anuradha Udumudi3:13
  • VideoGenetic Counseling: What Is It and How Can I Do It? | UPMC Children's1:41:06
  • +44 more links

Teaching and learning