How does the Awake and Walking ICU approach apply to the trauma ICU? How did education, training, leadership support, and deep compassion empower these experience trauma nurses to transform their ICU culture and practices? What successes have they had and how has keeping patients awake and mobile impacted their career fulfillment and team dynamics? Jessica Williams, BSN, RN, Adrienne Craig, BSN, RN, and Amber Brandt, BSN, RN share their team’s journey in this episode! Want to revolutionize your ICU? Check out www.daytonicuconsulting.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify ..read more

Standardized sedation and immobility are rooted in a gap in education. What is the power of a nurse educator in transforming knowledge, culture, and practice in the ICU? Jeana Flakes, MSN, RN shares how she helped lead the ICU Revolution as a nurse educator at Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Www.DaytonICUConsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support ..read more

Check out this episode with @Christinecasiano as she shares the contrast between being sedated vs. being awake while on ECMO. Register for the monthly ICU Revolutionists zoom meetings here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-6gqzsrGNYdgMGXvVAbcjewZpNpc6PC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support ..read more

Antipsychotics have been a hot topic in the ICU. Do they treat delirium? Can they be used to replace continuous sedation? When and how can we utilize antipsychotics to optimize care and outcomes? Dr. Marie Rueve from episode 160 joins us again to clear the air on antipsychotics in the ICU. ***Early Mobility Conference April 14-16th in Orlando, FL*** https://www.earlymobility.com/2024conference Podcast episode transcripts and citations at: www.daytonicuconsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support ..read more

Post-ICU PTSD is a life altering and life-threatening condition. ICU diaries have shown promising benefits to helping survivors navigate the trauma they carry with them from the ICU and especially delirium. David Richards shares with us his journey during and after the ICU and how his ICU diary has been a key part of his post-ICU survival. www.daytonicuconsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support ..read more

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. www.daytonicuconsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support ..read more

Safe patient handling(SPH) is a fairly new and rapidly growing field. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is fortunate to have a strong SPH department and leadership. Luke Strategates, DPT shares with us the key role he plays in the ICU Revolution as the safe patient handling leader. Want to bring the revolution to your ICU? Schedule a consultation at www.DaytonICUConsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support ..read more

The A of the ABCDEF Bundle is for "Assess, Prevent, and Treat Pain". How do we truly master this tool and how does this impact patient outcomes? Can we assess, prevent, and treat pain while simultaneously striving to have all possible patients awake, autonomous, and even mobile? Joanna Stollings, PharmD, shares what the A of the ABCDEF Bundle really means and how to master it for each patient. www.DaytonICUConsulting.com ***Financial Benefits of the ABCDEF Bundle Webinar*** October 18th, 2022 at 12pm EST Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4173781755?pwd=RHFhYml0Vlc2ZTNJcEJiVURIS1hrQT09 ..read more

What happens when a medical director really sees the reality of “normal practices” and becomes a revolutionist? Dr. Bistrong shares his personal conversion and the key role he has playing in his team’s transformation. Www.DaytonICUConsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support ..read more

What do physicians understand of the ABCDEF bundle? What are their perceptions of early mobility? How are their teams practicing the ABCDEF bundle in their own units? What do physicians need to be able to lead an Awake and Walking ICU approach in their units? I interviewed physicians while attending the CHEST conference to find answers to these questions. Www.daytonICUConsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkinghomefromtheicu/support ..read more