Episode 6: Ventilators

It is overwhelming to be a family member in the ICU. What are simple key simple tools to be a master advocate? Terez Depasquale shares with us her incredible journey of advocating for her husband’s life in the ICU and what you need to know to be a master advocate.  More information about Terez: www.terezdepasquale.com Need help specific to your loved one’s situation? Schedule a meeting with me at www.daytonicuconsulting.com 

Families that advocate for evidence-based and humane care can deeply impact patient outcomes and truly save lives. Kerry shares with us her journey to saving her sister's life. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com

What is the proven method to get patients off of the ventilator the quickest with the best short and long-term outcomes? Families should understand the ABCDEF bundle as the gold standard of care to prevent delirium and muscular atrophy in the ICU. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @walkinghomefromtheicu

Why does your loved one need physical therapy ASAP? Mobility is a life-saving intervention. There are very few exceptions in which mobility is not safe for ICU patients. We will discuss the lethal risks of Immobility and muscular atrophy and how mobility (even and especially on the ventilator) can help your loved survive and thrive. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @walkinghomefromtheicu

Despite the high risks and harm of prolonged deep sedation, why do most ICUs place every patient on a ventilator into a medically-induced coma? Let's talk straight about the history and big picture of our ICU sedation culture. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

Helping to prevent and treat the life-threatening complication of ICU delirium is one of your most important missions in the ICU. Let's dive deep into everything you need to know about ICU delirium. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

Are ventilators dangerous? Why do patients need ventilators? What do you need to know about them? Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

How can you fulfill your mission as the advocate for your loved one? What approaches will enable effective advocacy in the ICU? Sara Merwin, MPH shares with us powerful tools for patient advocacy. Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

What is the role of family/loved ones in the ICU? What can loved ones do to help support the ICU patient and ICU team? Why are families so important in the ICU? Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU

Are medically-induced comas necessary for every patient on a ventilator? What are the risks involved with medically-induced comas and why should they only be done when absolutely vital? Www.daytonicuconsulting.com @WalkingHomeFromTheICU