Episode 199 Awake, Communicative, Autonomous, and Mobile- A Survivor and Nurse’s Experience

Episode 199: Awake, Communicative, Autonomous, and Mobile- A Survivor and Nurse’s Experience

When Molly suffered a severe stroke requiring mechanical ventilation and an EVD, what did Kaira do to prevent further neurological injury? What role did Molly’s ability to communicate while intubated play in her survival? Molly and Kaira both join us to share their perspectives from both sides of the ICU bed. Episode Transcription Kali Dayton:

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Episode 198: Age Friendly Care in the ICU- Riding the Wave of 4Ms

Episode 198: Age Friendly Care in the ICU- Riding the Wave of 4Ms

CMS is rolling out a new initiative to require hospitals to have age-friendly care: 4Ms. This means that we must prioritize: Medications, Mentation, Mobility, and What Matters. Karen Mack, DNP, MBA, APRN, executive director at NICHE, shares with us how leverage age-friendly care in advocating for Awake and Walking ICUs! Episode Transcription Kali Dayton: [00:00:00]

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Episode 197 Raging Tigers and Merciful Angels- The Fight to Humanize Critical Care

Episode 197: Raging Tigers and Merciful Angels- The Fight to Humanize Critical Care

In this powerful episode, we hear raw, heartfelt stories from ICU revolutionists who are bravely challenging the status quo in critical care. Amidst threats to their jobs, personal attacks, and widespread resistance, these clinicians refuse to turn a blind eye to the harm caused by sedation, immobilization, and dehumanization. From battling bullying by colleagues to

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Episode 195: Public Opinion on Informed Consent and Medically-Induced Comas

Episode 195: Public Opinion on Informed Consent and Medically-Induced Comas

If the choice between being sedated or awake and mobile was provided prior to intubation with the risks disclosed, what would the general public choose? Do patients and families have a right to know the risks of continuous sedation? I interviewed strangers in airports throughout the USA to learn more about their preferences. Episode Transcription

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Episodes 186: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center Part 5- Respiratory Therapy

Episode 186: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center Part 5 – Respiratory Therapy

What role do respiratory therapists play in creating Awake and Walking ICUs? How did Candace Wistrich, RRT, BSRT and Nelya Kapitula, RRT, BSRT lead their respiratory therapy department to move the revolution forward? They join us now to share their team’s journey! Episode Transcription Nelya Kapitula, RRT, BSRT 0:00 Candace and Nelya, thank you so

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Walking From ICU Episode 86 Ventilator Management in the Awake and Walking COVID19 Unit

Walking Home From The ICU Episode 86: Ventilator Management in the Awake and Walking COVID19 Unit

How is the “Awake and Walking ICU” keeping their COVID19 patients mentally and physically functional during severe COVID19? Do they face constant ventilator asynchrony and how do they deal with it? Geoff shares with us his vast experience as a respiratory therapist in walking patients on mechanical ventilation during critical illness and now COVID19. Episode

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Dayton ICU Consulting team came to our unit for 4 days, and they did in-person training for over 100 staff members, and spoke with many on our Leadership team. The transformation of the staff after the consulting team was remarkable.

The consulting team pushed us to look outside of our comfort zone in a way that someone from within our team could not achieve. They have firsthand knowledge of what to do, and how to do it and they walked side by side with us while they showing us how to do it. Many of the staff who were very ambivalent prior to the in-person training are now the biggest advocate of implementing the change.

Kali and her team have the knowledge and the skills to help make change happen.

Roni Kelsey, BSN, ICU Liberation Leader, PeaceHealth
Bellingham, WA

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