The Clinical Problem Solvers

Episode 358 – #IDLove – Fever in The ICU

Oct 8, 2024

Discover an innovative AI medical scribe designed to boost clinical efficiency while emphasizing patient privacy. Dive into a complex case of a 70-year-old man with multiple health issues, exploring shock management and the intricacies of atrial fibrillation. Learn about diagnosing fever in ICU patients, focusing on identifying underlying causes and collaborative communication in critical care. The discussion also highlights acalculous cholecystitis, stressing its relevance for critically ill patients, especially in septic contexts.

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Fever in ICU patients often signals an inflammatory response and requires thorough investigation, focusing on infectious causes and patient data trends.

The structured approach to diagnosing shock, using the SHOCK mnemonic, is essential for identifying and managing shock types in critically ill patients.

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Introduction to Freed and Its Benefits

Freed is an AI medical scribe designed to alleviate the burden of note-taking for healthcare professionals. It automatically listens, transcribes, and generates clinical notes in the clinician's own writing style, allowing for reduced documentation time across various specialties. With over 10,000 clinicians using Freed, the tool can save practitioners up to two hours each day by handling documentation immediately after patient visits. This tool is HIPAA compliant, making it accessible and user-friendly for healthcare providers looking to focus more on patient care instead of administrative tasks.