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DKA in Critical Care

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Mobilisation in Critical Care- Barriers and Culture

Mobilisation in the ICU raises two big questions: is it safe, and will staff embrace it?In this discussion, Jonathan explores both sides of the story:Safety first:Large prevalence studies show mobilisation is happening, though often inconsistently.A systematic review of 1,800+ sessions found serious adverse events in only 0.6% — most minor and short-lived.Even patients on CRRT can safely mobilise […] The post Mobilisation in Critical Care- Barriers and Culture appeared first on Critical Care Practitioner.

Episode 1- Mobilisation in the ICU

SummaryFor much of critical care history, immobility was the norm: patients were sedated, kept still, and “protected.” But decades of research have revealed the hidden costs — profound muscle wasting, delirium, and long-term disability.Jonathan explores how our understanding of mobilisation in ICU has evolved — from the recognition of harm caused by bedrest, to the […] The post Episode 1- Mobilisation in the ICU appeared first on Critical Care Practitioner.

Episode 6: Guidelines and the Future of Sedation in Critical Care

Sedation practices in the ICU have evolved dramatically over the past decade — but are we truly following the evidence?In this episode of The Critical Care Practitioner Podcast, Jonathan takes you through the key milestones in sedation guidance, the persistent gap between recommendations and real-world practice, and the emerging shift toward human-centered, wakeful care.What You’ll […] The post Episode 6: Guidelines and the Future of Sedation in Critical Care appeared first on Critical Care Practitioner.

Episode 5 — Sedation Choices: Benzos, Propofol, Dexmedetomidine

OverviewIn this episode we explore the three main sedatives used in critical care and how to choose the right agent for the right patient.HighlightsBenzodiazepines: once the workhorse of ICU sedation, but now linked to more delirium and longer ventilation. Still useful in alcohol withdrawal and seizures.Propofol: rapid on/off, easy to titrate, helpful for daily sedation […] The post Episode 5 — Sedation Choices: Benzos, Propofol, Dexmedetomidine appeared first on Critical Care Practitioner.