Walking You Through The ICU

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Kali Dayton

12 episodes

5 days ago

What really happens to patients during medically-induced comas when patients are intubated on ventilators? How can loved ones of patients in the Intensive Care Unit help patients survive and thrive? What can families do to advocate for their loved ones to have the best and evidence-based care in the ICU? This podcast will give loved ones the knowledge to support patients and ICU teams in preventing ICU delirium, atrophy, and lethal complications in the ICU. Families will have powerful tools of advocacy to help support humane sedation and mobility practices for their loved ones.

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Episodes (12/12)

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 12: Becoming a Master Advocate

It is overwhelming to be a family member in the ICU. What are simple key simple tools to be a master advocate? Terez Depasquale shares with us her incredible journey of advocating for her husband’s life in the ICU and what you need to know to be a master advocate.

More information about Terez: www.terezdepasquale.com

Need help specific to your loved one’s situation? Schedule a meeting with me at www.daytonicuconsulting.com

2 years ago

21 minutes 58 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 11: Families Can Save Lives

Families that advocate for evidence-based and humane care can deeply impact patient outcomes and truly save lives. Kerry shares with us her journey to saving her sister's life. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com

3 years ago

41 minutes 40 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 10: The ABCDEF Bundle- The Key for Survival

What is the proven method to get patients off of the ventilator the quickest with the best short and long-term outcomes? Families should understand the ABCDEF bundle as the gold standard of care to prevent delirium and muscular atrophy in the ICU. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @walkinghomefromtheicu

3 years ago

22 minutes 6 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 9: Mobility is a Life-Saving Intervention

Why does your loved one need physical therapy ASAP? Mobility is a life-saving intervention. There are very few exceptions in which mobility is not safe for ICU patients. We will discuss the lethal risks of Immobility and muscular atrophy and how mobility (even and especially on the ventilator) can help your loved survive and thrive. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @walkinghomefromtheicu

3 years ago

22 minutes 12 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 8: Sedation and Medically-Induced Comas

Despite the high risks and harm of prolonged deep sedation, why do most ICUs place every patient on a ventilator into a medically-induced coma? Let's talk straight about the history and big picture of our ICU sedation culture. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

3 years ago

33 minutes 15 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 7: ICU Delirium

Helping to prevent and treat the life-threatening complication of ICU delirium is one of your most important missions in the ICU. Let's dive deep into everything you need to know about ICU delirium. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

3 years ago

24 minutes 32 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 6: Ventilators

Are ventilators dangerous? Why do patients need ventilators? What do you need to know about them? Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

3 years ago

11 minutes 25 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 5: Tools for Patient Advocacy

How can you fulfill your mission as the advocate for your loved one? What approaches will enable effective advocacy in the ICU? Sara Merwin, MPH shares with us powerful tools for patient advocacy. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

3 years ago

36 minutes 48 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 4: Your Role On the ICU Team

What is the role of family/loved ones in the ICU? What can loved ones do to help support the ICU patient and ICU team? Why are families so important in the ICU? Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

3 years ago

19 minutes 33 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 3: Quick! Risks of Medically-Induced Comas

Are medically-induced comas necessary for every patient on a ventilator? What are the risks involved with medically-induced comas and why should they only be done when absolutely vital? Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

3 years ago

5 minutes 25 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 2: Welcome to the ICU

Welcome to the ICU. Loved ones are part of the ICU team, so let me catch you up. In this episode, we will lay a foundation of understanding of the ICU, ICU team, monitoring, and equipment. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

3 years ago

17 minutes 21 seconds

Walking You Through The ICU

Episode 1: Introduction

The ICU can be an overwhelming and traumatic experience. As a loved one, you are needed on the ICU team. You play a key role in helping your loved one survive and thrive. This is your guide to knowing how and why to advocate for the latest practices for your loved one. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

3 years ago

9 minutes 37 seconds