Best Acnp Podcasts (2025)

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Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP • Live at the Summit 24:54

25d ago24:54

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Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP, is the Senior Director of Advanced Practice for Atrium Health. Thanks for tuning in! Check out more episodes of The Well-Being Connector at www.bethejoy.org/podcast.By The Coalition for Physician & APP Well-Being

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Lightning rounds 52: Echo tips with Michael Lanspa 59:47

4d ago59:47

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We chat with Dr. Michael Lanspa, intensivist and director of the Intermountain Critical Care Echocardiography Core Lab, about common pitfalls among bedside POCUS users and tricks for doing it better. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Takeaway lessonsBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 129 - Little Lung Problems w/Nate Brown 1:07:36

11d ago1:07:36

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Wet or dry. Air in or out. Reactive or obstructive. The possibilities may seem endless when treating the pediatric patient with undifferentiated respiratory distress. It is confounded by the fact that pediatrics are outside the comfort zone of many novice critical care transport providers. In this podcast episode, neonatal/pediatric specialist Nate…

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Episode 89: Thrombectomy for stroke, with Justin Fraser 59:55

18d ago59:55

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We explore the world of thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke with Justin F. Fraser (@doctorjfred), MD, FAANS, FAHA, Professor and Vice-Chair of Neurological Surgery and Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery and Neuro-interventional Radiology at University of Kentucky, where he specializes in cerebrovascular, endovascular, skull base, and endoscopic…

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Episode 197: Raging Tigers and Merciful Angels- The Fight to Humanize Critical Care 38:30

29d ago38:30

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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 bullyin…

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Episode 87: Maternal-fetal monitoring with Stephanie Martin 51:42

1M ago51:42

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We learn about the basics of fetal monitoring in the critically ill pregnant woman and how to integrate them into our ICU workflows, with Stephanie Martin, MFM obstetrician and host of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast and teacher at the Critical Care Obstretrics Academy. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon … Continue re…

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Academy bites: The power of disagreeing 8:36

1M ago8:36

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 196: Delirium and Workplace Violence 1:03:32

1M ago1:03:32

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Does sedation improve safety in the ICU? What is the relationship between delirium and workplace violence? Nurse and survivor of workplace violence, Kelsey Springer, MSN, RN, CCRN join us now to share her experiences and the research. Join me for the pre-conference delirium simulation training at ADS! https://americandeliriumsociety.org/events/ads-…

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Episode 86: EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel

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We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and the basics of bedside interpretation, with Carolina B Maciel, MD, MSCR, FAAN, triple boarded in neurology, neurocritical care, and critical care EEG. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your … Continue reading "E…

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Episode 195: Public Opinion on Informed Consent and Medically-Induced Comas 31:38

2M ago31:38

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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. www.DaytonICUConsulting…

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Episode 128 - Keeping Trauma Close to the Chest 55:14

2M ago55:14

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'Tis the season for trauma. (If there truly is a season.) Chest trauma, specifically, can vary in subtlety and severity, primarily due to the presence of multiple vital organs and vessels. In this podcast, we discuss these potentials while focusing on those injuries that are associated with the highest mortality rate. We also discuss why you should…

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Simiao Li-Sauerwine, MD, Kim Bambach, MD & Blair Creedle Reynolds, MD • Live at the Summit 34:57

2M ago34:57

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Advocating for yourself is a crucial skill for well-being, professional identity formation, and career advancement as women in medicine. In this episode, our guest speakers touch on their RAFFT (Resident and Faculty Females Together) program, where participants learn tangible skills for building their own self-promotion toolkit. The program involve…

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Episode 194: Walking While Intubated with an IABP with Bob 28:04

2M ago28:04

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What it is like to wake up intubated with an intra aortic balloon pump and then have Teia, your physical therapist, get you walking? Bob shares with us how the ABCDEF Bundle helped him walk home from the ICU. www.DaytonICUConsulting.com Need help making the business case for your hospital? Check out www.ABCDEFBundle.com !…

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Lightning rounds 51: Hemodynamic interfaces with Philippe Rola 43:43

2M ago43:43

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Philippe Rola, intensivist, master of the VEXUS scan, and founder of the Hospitalist and Resuscitationist conference, shares his recent model of four hemodynamic interfaces to describe the entire circulatory system. Register for the H&R conference (May 22-23 2025) here with the discount code provided in the show. (No, we’re not sponsored, just a co…

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Episode 193: Empowering Respiratory Therapists with JJ the RT 53:08

2M ago53:08

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What does JJ the RT have to say about last episode’s exploration of sedation and ventilator asynchrony? Are respiratory therapists prepared and empowered to optimize their role in Awake and Walking ICUs? How can create an environment that fosters RT excellence? JJ explores it all in this episode. Www.DaytonICUConsulting.com…

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Episode 88: ICU Liberation SCCM Congress 2025 13:55

2M ago13:55

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A roundup from members of the SCCM’s ICU Liberation committee, recorded at SCCM Congress 2025. Included:By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 192: Debunking Myths- Sedation and Ventilator Asynchrony 27:22

3M ago27:22

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For years we have been taught at the bedside that sedation “improves ventilator asynchrony”. We have believed that patients must be sedated to be compliant with the ventilator. Is that true? What does the research show? Sylvia Stefanos, PharmD, BCCCP joins us armed with the evidence and ready to debunk the myths. Want to share the financial benefit…

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Episode 191: Insights from SCCM Congress- Current State of Affairs 50:53

3M ago50:53

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What do ICU clinicians really know about patient perspective of sedation and immobility? What are their personal wishes if they were intubated in the ICU? What do ICU providers really understand about the ABCDEF bundle and how is it going in the ICU community at large? I hit the halls at SCCM Congress to find out. www.DaytonICUConsulting.com…

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Lightning rounds 50: Mastering PA catheter placement with Matt Siuba 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

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We learn the vanishing art of placing the PA (Swan-Ganz) catheter, with intensivist and friend of the podcast Matt Siuba (@msiuba). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway points References Insertion video Wedge distance How measurement technique affects diagnosis Thermo in TR review POCUS fo…

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Episode 190: Healing From Post-ICU PTSD with UCF Restores 33:56

3M ago33:56

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After 51 days of sedation and immobility in the ICU and on ECMO, Angela Leggett spent almost 2 decades battling post-ICU PTSD. She shares with us her journey and the impact of UCF Restores to give her a new chance at quality of life! UCF Restores Www.DaytonICUConsulting.com

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Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD • Live at the Summit 29:12

3M ago29:12

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Arpita Gupta DePalma, MD founded Thought Work, MD to help physicians and professional women learn how to identify, manage, and then let go of what is not serving them through transformational mindset coaching. She helps powerful women learn how to stay ahead of their anger so that they show up calm, collected and in control, ready to lead and execu…

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Episode 127 - P.R.E.S. Sure 43:09

3M ago43:09

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Does your patient have high blood pressure? Are they seizing or showing other signs of a neurological disorder? It could be PRES! Unfortunately, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is difficult to diagnose unless you are aware of its existence. In this podcast episode, we discuss this infrequent condition and how can you appropriate…

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Episode 189: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center- Part 8 with Dr. Parimal Bharucha 44:58

3M ago44:58

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What is the ethical and moral responsibility of a medical director to personally practice, lead, and support their ICU to keep patients as awake and mobile as possible? Dr. Parimal Bharucha shares with us the incredible revolution that has happened in his ICU. Www.DaytonICUConsulting.com

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Lightning rounds 49: The Vortex approach with Nicholas Chrimes 1:07:13

3M ago1:07:13

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We learn about the Vortex approach to airway management, as well as airway algorithms and mental models in general, with Vortex creator and anesthesiologist Dr. Nicholas Chrimes, anaesthetist and cofounder of the Safe Airway Society. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! References…

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Episode 85: Tracheostomy basics with Vinciya Pandian 46:01

4M ago46:01

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We discuss the basics of evaluation for tracheostomy placement, periprocedural care, and post-procedure complications with Vinciya Pandian, PhD, ACNP, FCCM, tracheostomy nurse practitioner and researcher. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Jenny Michel, DNP, APRN-CNP • Live at the Summit 26:18

4M ago26:18

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Jenny Michel is the Director of Advanced Practice at Akron Children’s and works clinically as a nurse practitioner in the emergency department. She is currently the co-chair of the provider resilience committee, the Well-Being index APP champion, and an advocate for recognizing the importance of provider wellness and improving the health and wellne…

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Academy bites: You were here when we were not 15:40

4M ago15:40

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 126 - Certification Versus Qualification 50:47

4M ago50:47

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Do certifications accurately reflect an individual's qualifications? This is an ongoing argument depending on what side of the exam you are on. How much value should we on that piece of paper? And, regardless, how do we work towards obtaining and maintaining qualifications? In this podcast episode, we discuss it all including Dunning-Kruger Effect …

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Episode 84: Acute liver failure with Sergio Navarrete 56:39

4M ago56:39

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We discuss assessment, monitoring, medical stabilization, and when to consider transplant of the patient with acute liver failure. We are joined by Dr. Sergio Navarrete, anesthesiologist and intensivist with fellowship training in transplant anesthesia. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway…

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Episode 188: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center - Part 7 with Dr. Jodi Coates 54:49

5M ago54:49

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When the harm of “normal practices” shifts the perspective of an ICU revolutionist and medical director, what is the next course of action? Dr. Jodi Coates shares how her personal convictions inspired her to lead her trauma ICU to radically transform their sedation and mobility practices. Want to help your ICU become an Awake and Walking ICU? Sched…

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Episode 83: Cardiac arrest with Scott Weingart 1:10:15

5M ago1:10:15

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We talk about the nitty-gritty details of a well-run cardiac arrest, with Scott Weingart of Emcrit (@emcrit), ED intensivist. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons ResourcesBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM • Live at the Summit 30:17

5M ago30:17

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Amber Orman, MD, DipABLM is a double board-certified radiation oncologist and lifestyle medicine specialist focusing on focusing on breast cancer treatment and prevention, providing holistic care that encompasses mind and body. She is the first ever Chief Wellness Office (CWO) of AdventHealth Medical Group, working to improve the well-being of her …

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Episode 187: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center - Part 6 with Ginger Manss 32:16

5M ago32:16

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What is the role of the critical care director in leading ICU teams to become Awake and Walking ICUs? How can directors use the evidence to win executive leadership support for their teams to have what they need to succeed? Ginger Manss, DNP shares with us her key role as senior director of critical care in the revolution at MSJMC. Check out their …

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Lightning rounds 48: Complete airway closure with Thomas Piraino 1:13:45

5M ago1:13:45

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We talk about the phenomenon of airway closure during mechanical ventilation, with Thomas Piraino, RRT, FCSRT, FAARC, adjunct lecturer for the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University, editor of The Centre of Excellence in Mechanical Ventilation Blog, and a member of the editorial board of Respiratory Care. Learn more at the Intensive Care A…

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Episode 125 - Breaking the Case: The Point of Ultrasound 45:05

5M ago45:05

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Previously, we recorded a podcast episode about the utility surrounding Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). In this episode, we apply that knowledge to specific case scenarios as a continuation of our "Breaking the Case" series. We also ask the question, is POCUS really all it's cracked up to be, or should we be re-thinking our approach, particularly…

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Episodes 186: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center Part 5- Respiratory Therapy 48:04

6M ago48:04

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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! Vote for “Awake and Walking ICUs” as “best nurse innovation” and Kali Dayton as “best…

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Episode 82: When it goes wrong 55:55

6M ago55:55

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Our approach to common problems and troubleshooting: Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 185: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center- Part 4 with the Trauma ICU RNs 59:00

6M ago59:00

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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?…

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Lightning rounds 47: Post-op care transitions 44:09

6M ago44:09

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We chat about the post-op transition of care from the OR to the ICU, including questions to ask, workflows, and pitfalls. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Bryan’s textbook: Concepts in Surgical Critical Care Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 184: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center- Part 3 with Luke Stratigates 44:29

6M ago44:29

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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 ww…

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Episode 124 - Canine Care w/George Tarver III 56:54

6M ago56:54

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Humans are easy. That's why we are able to do what we do as prehospital providers. But what happens when your patient is a canine? These working dogs are highly regarded by their handlers and require care just like anyone else that may be ill or injured. Considering that, are you equipped to care for them? If not, how can you successfully start and…

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Episode 183: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center- Part 2 with Dr. Lawrence Bistrong 37:14

7M ago37:14

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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

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Episode 81: Bacterial meningitis with Casey Albin 58:42

7M ago58:42

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We talk about diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent care of the patient with bacterial meningitis, with Emory neurointensivist Casey Albin, MD (@caseyalbin). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons ResourcesBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 182: The ICU Revolution at Mercy San Juan Medical Center- Part 1 with Jeana Flakes 44:50

7M ago44:50

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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…

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Lightning rounds 46: Nick Ghionni on combating cognitive bias 55:40

7M ago55:40

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We chat with Nick Ghionni, pulm/crit attending at MedStar Baltimore Hospital, about identifying and combating cognitive biases in our clinical decision-making. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 181: Physician Insights at CHEST 52:54

7M ago52:54

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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 ques…

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Robert Rodgers, MD • Special Episode 34:39

7M ago34:39

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This is Part II of a special two-part series on the Coalition for Physician Well-Being. Note: This episode was recorded in September 2024, prior to the landfall of Hurricane Helene in the continental United States. The Coalition is dedicated to supporting the residents of western North Carolina and will produce the 2025 Joy & Wholeness Summit respo…

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Episode 123 - To Treat or Not to Treat: Hypertension 1:00:03

7M ago1:00:03

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It can be difficult to determine whether you should treat undifferentiated hypertension or not. Many clinicians are distracted the number rather than focusing on the patient in front of them. Asymptomatic hypertension, in particular, is often benign. In fact, treating asymptomatic hypertension in a patient who a primary medical history of hypertens…

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Episode 80: Implementing the A-F bundle with Kali Dayton 58:08

8M ago58:08

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We discuss the practical barriers to implementing the A-F ICU liberation bundle, with Kali Dayton, ACNP-BC (@daytonicu), host of the Walking Home from the ICU podcast, and consultant to ICUs working on these issues. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!…

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Episode 180: Leading the ABCDEF Bundle in Bangledash 35:48

8M ago35:48

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What happens when a visionary physician in a low-resource hospital in Bangledash leads his team to practice the ABCDEF bundle? How did this passionate team of ICU clinicians transform their care from automatic sedation and immobility to standardized mobility three times a day? How did they come to treat mobility as important and optional as an anti…

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