Walking Home From The ICU Episode 144: Living With a “Sedation-Induced Brain Injury” and PICS
Until post-ICU syndrome is widely known and the impact is deeply appreciated, we will continue to fall short of evidence-based sedation and mobility practices. The real experts on post-ICU syndrome (PICS) are those that live with it. Carol Billian joins us now to share her personal expertise. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:47 It’s time to
Patients and Their Families Have the Right to Know the Risks of Sedation
Patient autonomy is a pillar of clinical ethics, and it’s vital to the integrity of any clinical practice. Observance of this principle works to uphold patients’ rights, fosters trust and collaboration, respects diversity, and empowers individuals to actively participate in decision-making regarding their healthcare. In our efforts to protect patient autonomy, one of the best
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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 143: The Impact of Delirium on Stroke Survivors
We know that stroke patients are at high risk of poor cognitive, physical, and psychological outcomes. How does delirium impact their outcomes and how can we better protect patients from additional brain injury from delirium? Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:00 Green. Rosa, welcome to the podcast. Can you introduce yourself to us? Rosa Hart, BSN,
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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 142: Treating Post-ICU PTSD
We know that critical illness, sedation, delirium, etc., can leave patients with deep psychological trauma. How can we help them recover? What resources are available to treat post-ICU PTSD? Dr. Brian Peach shares with us his exciting developments and research. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:00 This week I flew out to meet with the executive
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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 141: Fighting For Your Life With Your Eyes Open
Sedation is often given with the hopes of sparing patients the discomfort and awareness of the struggles of the ICU. Yet, does that ultimately prevent harm and suffering? Antonette Montalvo, APRN shares with us what it meant to her to be able to fight for her life with her eyes open. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton
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Dayton ICU Consulting team came to our unit for 4 days, and they did in-person training for over 100 staff members, and spoke with many on our Leadership team. The transformation of the staff after the consulting team was remarkable.
The consulting team pushed us to look outside of our comfort zone in a way that someone from within our team could not achieve. They have firsthand knowledge of what to do, and how to do it and they walked side by side with us while they showing us how to do it. Many of the staff who were very ambivalent prior to the in-person training are now the biggest advocate of implementing the change.
Kali and her team have the knowledge and the skills to help make change happen.
Roni Kelsey, BSN, ICU Liberation Leader, PeaceHealth
Bellingham, WA
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