When a child faces a life threatening illness or injury, we often assume that they have "recovered" when they leave the ICU, the hospital or graduate from follow up. For many kids and families, however, the traumatic stress of an ICU stay or a life threatening illness or injury lingers, with families often searching for help and answers in how to best support their child. Joining us on this episode is Jen Aspengren, founder and CEO of Alongside Network, an organization that works directly with families to validate, connect and support them as they adjust to life after the hospital.<br />View the transcript here:<br />https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-after-the-picu-understanding-post-icu-trauma-in-kids-8-22-25/

Talking Pediatrics

Children's Minnesota

After the PICU: Understanding Post ICU Trauma in Kids

AUG 25, 202528 MIN
Talking Pediatrics

After the PICU: Understanding Post ICU Trauma in Kids

AUG 25, 202528 MIN

Description

When a child faces a life threatening illness or injury, we often assume that they have "recovered" when they leave the ICU, the hospital or graduate from follow up. For many kids and families, however, the traumatic stress of an ICU stay or a life threatening illness or injury lingers, with families often searching for help and answers in how to best support their child. Joining us on this episode is Jen Aspengren, founder and CEO of Alongside Network, an organization that works directly with families to validate, connect and support them as they adjust to life after the hospital.<br />View the transcript here:<br />https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-after-the-picu-understanding-post-icu-trauma-in-kids-8-22-25/