Education and Training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care: An Essential Tool to Improve Outcomes

In an article published in the International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences, Campos and Carvalho examine the challenges of educating and training teams in pediatric cardiac critical care in developing countries. They also highlight emerging opportunities for improvement and growth.

In recent decades, substantial advances have been made in the field of pediatric cardiology, including progress in pediatric cardiac surgery, catheter-based interventions, anesthesia, cardiac imaging and monitoring, neonatal and pediatric critical care, mechanical circulatory support, and the expansion of multidisciplinary teams. These advances have led to significant improvements in outcomes for children with congenital and acquired heart disease. However, congenital heart disease still places a significant burden on health care systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

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