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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 146: Success Stories from ICU Revolutionists

Individuals and teams are transforming patient outcomes through the adaptation of the ABCDEF bundle. Hear a compilation of their inspiring successes in this episode! Episode Transcription The past few episodes have been heavy. Obviously we have to address the challenges we face and the damage being done to patients. Yet, we also need to focus

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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 145: The Trauma of Sedation and Immobility in Families in the ICU

Sedation and immobility impact more than patient outcomes in the ICU. Family members also suffer the isolation, burden, trauma, and loss from sedation and immobility in and after the ICU. Families are also at risk of developing post-ICU syndrome themselves. Nonetheless, they are left unprepared to care for their loved ones who are suffering the

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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

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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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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 140: Early Mobility in the Burn ICU

Is early mobility safe and feasible in the burn ICU? Considering the significant barriers such as pain, dressing changes, variable device securement, delicate position needs, etc., how can an ICU team continue to practice early mobility? Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:02 Audrey, welcome to the podcast. Thanks for joining us and all your great work

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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 139: The Power of RN “Soft-Skills” to Change Outcomes

It goes without saying that nurses are the gatekeepers of patient outcomes in the ICU. Do ICU nurses *really* aspire to care for unresponsive and atrophying bodies? How does the ABCDEF Bundle impact the nursing role, skillset, and job fulfillment? James Fletcher, BSN, RN seems to fit the mold of a nurse that would thrive

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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 138: Early Mobility in the ICU Improves Cognitive Function 1 Year After Discharge

We know that early mobility is a potent tool to prevent and treat ICU delirium. How does it impact cognitive function 1 year after discharge? What do “Early” and “Mobility” REALLY mean? How has drastic variation in methodology in the research led to the confusion and conflict we now see in early mobility practices? How

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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 137: Physical and Occupational Therapists in the ICU: Working Together But Not Together

Occupational and Physical Therapists save lives in the ICU with their unique and complementary expertise. Bryan Lohse, DPT, CCS and Paul Arnold, OTR/L, CLT share with us how their Awake and Walking CVICU has developed their therapy teams. They address the question of PT & OT cotreatments in the ICU. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:02

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