Strategies for Preventing and Managing Delirium in Critically Ill Patients

World PICU Awareness Week '24 aims to shine a spotlight on the tireless efforts and innovative practices implemented in the PICU, aiming for better patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life. This series of podcasts focuses on the multifaceted nature of the ICU Liberation Bundle, understanding the importance of pain control, optimizing nutrition, and ensuring safe and timely liberation from mechanical ventilation. Through the six vital elements, we unite to advocate for the well-being and recovery of our most vulnerable patients. This episode is centered around the D Element: How to Assess, Prevent, and Manage Delirium. GUEST Heidi Smith, MD, MSCI Professor of Anesthesiology and Pediatrics Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee, USA HOST Karen Choong, MB BCh, MSc Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Critical Care Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, CA DATES Initial Publication date: May 7, 2024