Stay ConnectedThis show accompanies the ‘Critical Care Global Classroom’ – fortnightly lectures delivered by leading global experts in Critical Care Nursing.
Take a dive into the latest evidence-based best-practice, with leading researchers and speakers.
The audio from each lecture will be released here shortly after the live lecture.
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This presentation discusses the effect of muscle wasting on recovery in survivors of critical illness and presents the potential role that nutrition may play in attenuating this muscle loss. Literature on nutrition delivery and muscle mass or functional outcomes will be presented, and the potential implications on clinical practice discussed.
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As technology and medicine progresses so do our options for care. But how does doing ‘what we can’ impact the ‘doing what is right’? How often do pressures related to the job cause us to act in ways that are inconsistent with our ethical values? How does that impact us and what can we do to minimise its effect?
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Principles, Hardware and Troubleshooting
This talk discusses the following:
Simple electric circuit: Pacemaker, connecting cables, pacing lead
If 'pacing' light flashing but no spikes: It's a connection issue
Fixed by restoring circuit:
-Check connections
-Replace bridging cable
-Convert to unipolar
-Replace lead
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This talk is about the most important aspects of resilience building in critical clinicians.
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Sepsis affects over 30 million people worldwide every year with high morbidity and mortality. Knowledge of the best evidence-based practice for sepsis care is crucial for all healthcare professionals. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock were recently updated in 2021 with 93 recommendations for practice in 6 categories. This talk will review the background of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign and their goal in decreasing sepsis mortality. Along with a brief discussion of the recent 2021 guideline methodology, the recommendations most directly relevant to nursing practice will be outlined. Additional resources to sepsis care will also be provided.
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Ischemic cardiogenic shock is a highly fatal diagnosis, and patient outcomes are associated with early recognition and prioritized evidence-based management. This presentation will review the risk factors and pathophysiology, highlight the diagnostic approach, and discuss the prioritized management of adult patients with ischemic cardiogenic shock.
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This talk gives a brief overview of potential PK/PD changes in a critically ill patient, assessing patients for pain and reviewing sedation.
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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.
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The nurse practitioner is an internationally recognised Advanced Practice Nurse role. Globally, NPs have been providing care in a range of specialities since the 1960s but the role is still uncommon in adult Intensive Care Units (ICU). This presentation discusses the nurse practitioner role, why the model works well in adult ICUs and a structured approach to determining the need, plan, implementation and evaluation of the role.
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Critical illness can be a traumatic experience and impact the long-term outcomes of ICU survivors and their family caregivers. This talk focuses on the outcomes of family caregivers and provides clinical practice strategies to improve the family experience in the ICU and beyond. We also offer future directions for research, practice and policy.
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