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Walking From ICU Episode 54 Back To Harmful Practices From the 90's

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 54: Back To Harmful Practices From the ’90s

After decades of research revealing the price patients pay from benzodiazepines, where are we now in the ICU? Dr. Wes Ely and Brenda Pun share with us the latest COVID study and how COVID-19 patients are being cared for around the world. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:29 Hello, it’s been a while. Thanks for hanging

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Walking From ICU Episode 52 Haunted Beyond the ICU

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 52: Haunted Beyond the ICU

What truly happens during delirium? When do the hallucinations and terror stop? Survivors give us a sobering reality check of what caused the deep psychological trauma during their ICU stays and how their lives are forever impacted Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:28 Throughout this podcast, we have explored the reality that prolonged deep sedation causes

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Walking From ICU Episode 51 Post-ICU PTSD- Fact vs. Fallacy

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 51: Post-ICU PTSD: Fact vs. Fallacy

What does research reveal about the most common contributing factors of post-ICU PTSD? Does sedation prevent or inflict trauma? Dr. Jackson shares with us his decades of research and experience with post-ICU PTSD. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:27 Hello, and welcome back. This episode, we’re going to discuss what truly traumatizes our patients during their

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Walking From ICU Episode 46 Waking Up After Decades of Sedation

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 46: Waking Up After Decades of Sedation

What is like for a seasoned ICU nurse with decades of valuable experience to completely change their sedation practices? What is like to then re-enter a “normal” environment and strive to continue the best practice? Paula shares with us her personal shock and conversion. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:28 Hello, and welcome back. New listeners,

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Walking From ICU Episode 45 Physical Therapy In the ICU During COVID19

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 45: Physical Therapy In the ICU During COVID19

What roles do physical and occupational play in helping COVID19 patients survive and thrive? How have they changed their approaches during the challenges of COVID19? Why should we never remove their therapies from ICU care? Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:28 When COVID-19 came our way with concerns about isolation, patient load, and PPE immediately physical

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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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