Walking From ICU Episode 103- Communication Is a Basic Human Right- Especially in the ICU

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 103: Communication Is a Basic Human Right- Especially in the ICU

This episode explores the value of communication in the ICU and the impact of our sedation and immobility practices on the basic human right of communication. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:38 This episode is dedicated to communication and the ICU. This has taken me a long time to publish in part because it is so

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Walking From ICU Episode 101- The ABCDEF Bundle in the Neuro ICU

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 101: The ABCDEF Bundle in the Neuro ICU

What does the ABCDEF bundle look like in neurocritical care? When patients suffer conditions such as intracranial hypertension that necessitate sedation and immobility, how does the ABCDEF bundle apply? Neurointensivist, Dr. Neha Dangayach, shares with us her team’s strong ABCDEF culture and practices in the neuro ICU. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:06 In a recent

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Walking From ICU Episode 98- Occupational Therapists Change Outcomes in the ICU

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 98: Occupational Therapists Change Outcomes in the ICU

How can occupational therapists help decrease time on the ventilator and time in the hospital? How can they preserve function and quality of life? What skills do they bring to preventing and treating delirium? Why should they be promptly utilized in a patient’s journey? Corinne, Mallory, and Rachel share give us insight into the value

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Walking From ICU Episode 92- Sedated Because She's Intubated and Intubated Because She's Sedated

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 92: Sedated Because She’s Intubated and Intubated Because She’s Sedated

Susanne was admitted to the ICU for ludwig’s angina. When she required intubation only for airway protection, she was placed on the conveyor belt of ICU care. How did deep sedation and immobility impact her physical and psychological outcomes? How much more unnecessary time did she spent suffering in delirium on the ventilator? She tells

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Walking From ICU Episode 91- The Awake and Walking ICU in Denmark

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 91: The Awake and Walking ICU in Denmark

Are there any other “Awake and Walking ICUs” outside of Salt Lake City, Utah? Dr. Thomas Strom shares with us his team’s success and research in Denmark. He provides powerful insight into the gaps and future of critical care medicine. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:37 Okay, I am so excited about this really powerful episode.

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Walking From ICU Episode 87- Is Their Silence Worth Their Suffering?

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 87: Is Their Silence Worth Their Suffering?

Mark Hudson, an ICU survivor podcast host, is all too well acquainted with delirium. He has dedicated himself to advocating for fellow patients and survivors to prevent the torture of delirium. He tells it to us straight and guides us towards improvements. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:00 Okay, a huge objective of this podcast is

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The service Dayton ICU Consulting provided was exceptional and above expectations.

As an ICU medical director, I have had to unlearn what has been taught to us over the years and what we thought was right. When I started listening to Kali’s Walking Home From The ICU podcast, I felt profound sadness and guilt for what we have done to other human beings while thinking what we’re doing is right.

I have changed my practice and we had Dayton ICU Consulting at our hospital in each of our intensive care units for multiple sessions. It was eye-opening for the staff, especially the bedside RNs.

Lawrence Bistrong, MD, FCCP

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