Joanna L. Stollings

Joanna L. Stollings, PharmD, is a critical care pharmacotherapy expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and co-chair of the updated PADIS guidelines. In this engaging discussion, she dives into the crucial updates on managing pain, anxiety, and sedation in ICU patients. Joanna emphasizes the need for improved assessment tools for anxiety and highlights the shift towards dexmedetomidine for sedation. She also explores the advancements in delirium treatment, innovations in alcohol withdrawal management, and the significance of post-ICU care to enhance patient recovery.