The mission to create Awake and Walking ICUs is not a brand new endeavor. Dr. Juli Barr, an early PAD and ICU liberation founder, shares with us the tools needed to master the ABCDEF bundle. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:02 Dr. Barr, welcome to the podcast I am ecstatic to have you on. Can you
Walking Home From The ICU Episode 133: “SOAR: Sedation Off Awake and Rehabilitate” with Dr. Fuchita
When Dr. Mikita Fuchita heard about an Awake and Walking ICU, he had to see it with his own eyes. After visiting the Awake and Walking ICU, how did Dr. Fuchita embark on bringing his colleagues together to update their sedation and mobility practices? He shares his personal conversion and his team’s journey with us
Walking Home From The ICU Episode 131: Occupational Therapists as Leaders In the ICU
When Brenna’s ICU set out to become an “Awake and Walking ICU”, Brenna, OTR/L, accepted the challenge. She shares with us her journey to leading her team to have the skills and culture to optimize mobility during critical illness. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:13 A few years ago, I spoke at a conference and I
Walking Home From The ICU Episode 130: Becoming an Awake and Walking ICU With Dr. Bellucci
After visiting the original Awake and Walking ICU, how did Dr. Brian Bellucci help bring these changes to his ICU? What is the physician’s role in supporting a team’s sedation and mobility practices? How can we increase physician buy-in? Dr. Bellucci shares with us his team’s journey to becoming an Awake and Walking ICU. Episode
Walking Home From The ICU Episode 127: Saving Lives and Over One Million Dollars
When the ICU at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Colorado invested less than $100,000 into becoming an Awake and Walking ICU, what was their return on investment? How has supporting the training, education, and support of their team impacted their team dynamics, morale, and patient outcomes? Nancy Mcgann, PT, shares with us her team’s exciting success!
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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 125: Responding to Agitation in the ICU
As Dr. Swamy said in episode 61, “You can’t sedate away delirium”. Yet, when patients are delirious and agitated, how can we keep patients and clinicians safe? How do we avoid and even discontinue sedation while keeping lines and tubes intact? What role do restraints play in agitation and trauma for patients? Are soft wrist
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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 121: Tips and Tricks
Having patients awake during mechanical ventilation can require a new skill set and approach to patient care. Let’s talk about some of the tips and tricks for improving patient comfort and care. We’ll hear it from an RN/podcast listener/ICU survivor and Louise Bezdjian, APRN from the original Awake and Walking ICU. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton
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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 116: “In Shock” with Dr. Rana Awdish
How does a personal fight for life in the ICU impact a survivor-intensivist’s approach to patient care? Dr. Rana Awdish, author of “In Shock”, shares intimate experiences in and after her ICU stay. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 00:38 Hello, and happy new year! Ending 2022, I am filled with gratitude for such an incredible year
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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 114: From the Eyes of a Travel Nurse
What was it like as a travel COVID ICU nurse to jump into an “Awake and Walking COVID ICU”? How does true mastery of the ABCDEF bundle impact RN workload, burnout, safety, and career fulfillment? Travel RN, Laurelai, shares with us her experiences and insights. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:00 In episode 76 Travel nurse
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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 113: Introducción a una “UCI Despierta y Caminante”
“Awake and Walking ICU” – Episodio en español. Que experimentan a los pacientes durante sus comas inducidas? Porque y como debemos evitar a la sedation continua durante a la enfermedad crítica? Que es una “UCI Despierta y Caminante”? Este episodio cambiará a la perspectiva de nuestras prácticas en la UCI. Episode Transcription Episodio en español
Before Kali, our hospital struggled with overly-sedated patients and lack of early mobility. Despite multiple efforts to change the culture, we were at a standstill. In one hour, Kali was able to ignite a flurry of conversations regarding her experience with the Awake and Walking ICU™ and this immediately led to a change in clinical practice.
Patients with less sedation and other neurotoxic medications are spending fewer days on the ventilator. If you are considering starting an ICU early mobility program at your hospital, your first step needs to be to consult with Kali and absorb as much information as you can!
Matthew McClain, DPT
Florida, USA
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