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Episode 199: Awake, Communicative, Autonomous, and Mobile- A Survivor and Nurse’s Experience

2025/6/27
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Walking Home From The ICU
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This chapter explores the evolution of sedation and mobility practices in the ICU, highlighting the challenges and rewards of shifting towards an awake and walking ICU model. It discusses initial resistance from nurses, the importance of team buy-in, and the ultimate benefits for patients and families.
  • Initial resistance to awake and walking ICU model due to perceived increased workload.
  • Successful implementation requires team buy-in and additional staffing.
  • Shift from rehabilitation to prehabilitation approach.
  • Improved patient outcomes and family satisfaction.

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When Molly suffered a severe stroke requiring mechanical ventilation and an EVD, what did Kaira do to prevent further neurological injury? What role did Molly’s ability to communicate while intubated play in her survival? Molly and Kaira both join us to share their perspectives from both sides of the ICU bed.

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