SCCM Podcast

Host Maureen A. Madden, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, is joined by William Sveen, MD, MA, to discuss the article "Adverse Events During Apnea Testing for the Determination of Death by Neurologic Criteria" (Sveen, W.N., et al. Pedtr Crit Care Med. 2023 May;24(5):399-405). Explore the prevalence of adverse events in pediatric apnea testing and gain insights from this single-center retrospective cohort study. Dr. Sveen is an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the University of Minnesota.

Exploring initiatives to improve bronchiolitis patient outcomes using high-flow nasal cannula protocol. Rising bronchiolitis cases in children, RT-driven protocols in PICU. Successful implementation of RT-driven protocols, challenges, and positive outcomes. Difficulties in maintaining protocols, educating RTs. Research on weaning protocol impact on pediatric asthma patients, upcoming findings in a manuscript.

Podcast discusses the outcomes and adverse effects of Baricitinib versus Tocilizumab for severe COVID-19, comparing mortality rates and drug profiles. They explore the challenges in drug selection, vaccination efficacy, treatment decisions, and research challenges in severe COVID-19 cases. Emphasizes the need for more data and long-term studies on adverse effects.

This is the third episode of SCCM’s Current Concepts Series, in which authors unveil exclusive insights into the 2024 Current Concepts Course. Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, is joined by Aaron Goodwin, PA-C, MS, and Brett Hogan, ACNP, BSN, MS, RN, to discuss updates in toxidromes and illicit drug abuse in the ICU. The guests explain why this is an important topic and share their surprising discoveries while researching the topic.

In this discussion, Nasim Motayar, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director of Telecritical Care Medicine at LSU, shares fresh insights on hemostatic resuscitation for traumatic and nontraumatic hemorrhage. He contrasts new strategies in managing hemorrhagic shock with traditional methods, emphasizing the importance of timely interventions. The conversation highlights challenges in blood product shortages and advocates for a multidisciplinary approach to enhance patient outcomes in critical care settings, all while stressing the need for ongoing education and research.

Gain valuable insights and tools on topics including mentorship, leadership, and workplace relationships that are specific to practitioners in critical care. Experts from SCCM’s Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) Committee discuss the leadership and management skills to enhance your professional role.

SCCM volunteers traveled twice to Lviv, Ukraine, in 2023 to train nearly 500 clinicians on lifesaving education focused on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), Fundamental Critical Care Support: Surgical, and ICU Liberation. In this very special 500th episode of the SCCM Podcast, these volunteer faculty share insights into their inspiring and educational mission.

Mentorship has been used within critical care for the transfer of specialized knowledge and expertise. Critical care practitioners have leaned on mentorship to acquire not only technical skills but also clinical decision-making abilities that come with experience. But is mentorship a thing of the past or a necessity for the future of healthcare? Host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, is joined by Lewis J. Kaplan, MD, FACS, FCCP, FCCM and Kenneth E. Remy, MD, MHSc, MSCI, FCCM, to discuss whether mentorship is obsolete in our modern healthcare environment. The information discussed in this podcast was provided by the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) Committee.

Dive into the inaugural episode of SCCM’s Current Concepts Series, where we unveil exclusive insights into the 2024 Current Concepts Course, directly from the authors themselves. Samantha Gambles Farr, MSN, NP-C, CCRN, RNFA is joined by Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN as they discuss the latest developments in the realm of coma, delving into essential aspects vital for the intricacies of critical care management. Don't miss this riveting exploration of cutting-edge knowledge in the field.

Discover how our evolving healthcare landscape is shaped by the interplay between experienced veterans and emerging talents, and how these generational shifts influence decision-making, communication, and the development of future critical care professionals. In this follow-up to the intriguing session held at the 2023 Critical Care Congress LEAD pre-course, titled "Generational Differences in Practice and Learning,” host Ludwig Lin, MD, is joined by Sergio L. Zanotti-Cavazzoni, MD, FCCM, to explore the dynamics of generational differences in critical care. Dr. Zanotti-Cavazzoni is Chief Medical Officer for Sound Physicians in Tacoma, Washington.