Walking Home From The ICU Episode128- Delirium Severity By ICU and Race

Walking Home From The ICU Episode: 128: Delirium Severity By ICU and Race

Let’s talk about delirium severity. Does the severity of delirium vary by ICU specialties or by ICU treatment? What role does sedation play in delirium severity? What role does race play in delirium severity? Dr. Damaris Ortiz shares with us key findings from her important research. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:00 Yeah. Dr. Ortiz, welcome

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Episodio 113 Introducción a una “UCI Despierta y Caminante

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

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Walking Home From The ICU Episode 111 Both Sides of the ICU Bed With Dr. Wischmeyer

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 111: Both Sides of the ICU Bed With Dr. Wischmeyer

What is like to be an ICU delirium survivor and intensivist? How did Dr. Wischmeyer’s own nutrition research transform his outcomes during his most critical ICU stay? He shares his journey with us in this episode. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton 0:00 Being a patient in the ICU brings a breadth of wisdom and insight. I’m

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Walking From ICU 108- The ABCDEF Bundle in the Trauma ICU

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 108: The ABCDEF Bundle in the Trauma ICU

The trauma ICU has a variety of high-acuity and difficult conditions that can cause obstacles and hesitation to change sedation and mobility practices. How does the ABCDEF bundle apply to the trauma ICU? Dr. Gregory Schaefer joins us now to discuss his expertise and team’s success in practicing the ABCDEF bundle in the trauma ICU.

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Jim’s Story: How Evidence-Based Practices Can Stop the Domino Effect and Reduce ICU Complications

Jim’s Story: How Evidence-Based Practices Can Stop the Domino Effect and Reduce ICU Complications

I hate to say it, but what I’m about to tell you is nothing new. The unnecessary suffering I’m about to describe has occurred countless times due to a culture of habit in the intensive care unit, and a lack of support or investment in evidence-based practices. Regrettably, for many who end up in the

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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 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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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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