Andrew Argent

Andrew has worked in critical care in Cape Town for more than 30 years and directed the largest pediatric intensive care unit in Africa until 2019. He is a past President of the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. Although retired, he remains involved in the development of clinical approaches to the recognition and management of sepsis in children. He has a particular interest in the provision of care to critically ill children in countries across the world and has been involved in the development and implementation of training programs for healthcare workers in pediatric critical care. Andrew continues to be involved in consultations regarding multiple aspects of the care of critically ill children.