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 193050s, 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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