Deena Costa: "Evidence-based implementation in the ICU"

11/11/21 • 26 min

There is a plethora of evidence-based practices in the ICU that can be implemented. This talk will review evidence-based practices for mechanically ventilated adults, what can prevent or support the ability to implement EBP, and then strategies for effective implementation from implementation science.

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Prof. Andrea Marshall: "Nutrition & mobilisation in critically ill patients in the ICU through family engagement"

Critical illness can contribute to a decline in physical condition with many patients experiencing decreased physical functioning for months following recovery from critical illness. Muscle loss and reduced function contribute to this decline in physical function and there is potential for optimal nutrition in combination with early exercise to promote maintenance of muscle mass and function. Ensuring prescribed nutrition and mobilisation goals are met during the hospital stay is challenging and families can support and encourage patients with meeting these goals, so that the potential for physical recovery is optimised.

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Wendy Pollock: "Caring for pregnant women with COVID-19 in the ICU - Part A: 'Epidemiology & Physiology'"

This lecture will provide an overview of the physiological adaptions of pregnancy pertinent to critical care management. Our understanding of COVID-19 in pregnancy and the effects on the mother and baby will be summarised. Key elements of the care of pregnant women in ICU, including mechanical ventilation, prone positioning, assessment of fetal wellbeing and medical treatment will be discussed.