Learning objectives for this talk: Contrast use of human-centred co-design in healthcare with other co-design approaches Describe common principles and methods for co-design Appraise factors expected to influence the success of human-centred co-design in a busy hospital setting Critique the relevance of human-centred co-design to knowledge translation and implementation science To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com ..read more

Learning objectives for this talk: Contrast use of human-centred co-design in healthcare with other co-design approaches Describe common principles and methods for co-design Appraise factors expected to influence the success of human-centred co-design in a busy hospital setting Critique the relevance of human-centred co-design to knowledge translation and implementation science To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com ..read more

In this talk, I will discuss a paradigm shift in thinking about oral health and care in the intensive care unit (ICU) i.e. what goes wrong and how we should intervene. I will discuss the oral microbiome, dysbiosis, the chlorhexidine controversy, and expert/patient recommendations for the delivery of an oral care bundle including toothbrushing. I will emphasize recent evidence about de-adopting oral chlorhexidine use and implementing an oral care bundle. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com ..read more

The importance of the neurologic assessment for patients in the intensive care unit cannot be overstated. All patients are at risk for neurologic deterioration, whether from a primary neurologic process, or from metabolic complications associated with systemic organ failure. Notable change in the level of consciousness during serial neuro exams is the most sensitive indicator of neurologic decline. Nurses performing a thorough neurologic assessment will examine consciousness and cognition, language and speech, the cranial nerves, and movement and sensation. Although the neurologic assessment c ..read more

Sternal Wound Infections (SWI) are one of the major complication post-surgical interventions that have a negative effect on LOS, health costs morbidity and mortality.  This is why it’s important that an early active surveillance program is put in place in all cardiothoracic surgical units.  A task force must analyze cause of infections and put forth all the guidelines and recommendation on the prevention of SWI as well as having a clear knowledge on how to classify infections according to the CDC definitions .Our hospital experience has shown that standardization of process ..read more

The topic of neonatal resuscitation is vast and complicated. These 3 short lectures are aimed at providing a snapshot of 1. the normal birth process; 2. how this process can be interrupted and the impact on the newly born (especially the preterm neonate); and 3. a step by step review of resuscitation of the newborn at birth.   Emphasis is given to the equipment required, new ideas in neonatology and the important steps when resuscitating the newly born compared to an adult or paediatric patient. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continul ..read more

Learning objectives for this talk: To have an overview of post-operative care of Liver Transplant patients To identify early post-operative complications in Liver Transplant patients To have an awareness of specific treatments based on aetiology for Post Liver Transplant patients To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com ..read more

To manage the complexity of trauma resuscitation, a systematic team-based and process-focused approach are needed to rapidly identify and treat life-threatening injuries and minimize team errors.  Critical care nurses are an integral part of the resuscitation team so this presentation will provide a trauma resuscitation update.  Whilst the primary survey is the mainstay of initial trauma care there has been a change of approach when managing ‘circulation’ with a focus on damage control resuscitation. Damage control resuscitation will be the main focus of the presentation.  Other ..read more

If you are looking to understand the basics in regards to nutrition support in the ICU and the provision of enteral nutrition this is the session for you. It will cover briefly the role and importance of nutrition in critically illness, the assessment of route of feeding and the evidence in relation to energy and protein requirements and how this relates to a nutrition prescription in clinical practice. This session will also highlight some key papers, which will provide a greater understand of critical care nutrition if you are interested in doing further reading on this topic. To watch the l ..read more

The integration of palliative care into the care of people with serious illnesses and injuries has been associated with an array of improved outcomes for patients and their family members. Incorporating palliative care into the critical care context is a relatively nascent approach but one that has been shown to contribute to better outcomes for patients who require critical care. This presentation will review the evolving role of palliative care in the ICU. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, visit https://www.continulus.com ..read more