Mark Hudson
Mark Hudson
A Dialogue on ICU delirium and more with Dr Wes Ely
A Dialogue on ICU delirium and more with Dr Wes Ely
A Dialogue on ICU delirium and more with Dr Wes Ely
Monday 17th July 2023
Join Mark Hudson and Dr. Wes Ely as they discuss ICU delirium, innovative tools like CAM ICU, and the importance of empathy in critical care.
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Get the buttons here!ICU Delirium Demystified: A Chat with Dr. Wes Ely
Episode Overview
- Dr. Wes Ely, a leading ICU doctor, discusses the development of revolutionary tools, CAM ICU and A2F bundle, in combating delirium in ICUs worldwide.
- Mark shares his personal ICU experience, shedding light on the long-term effects of ICU delirium and the imperative need for transformative care.
- The conversation emphasizes the power of collaboration between medical professionals and patients in driving meaningful change in critical care practices.
- Dr. Ely and Mark advocate for a multi-pronged approach to transform ICU care, placing human touch before technology, and aims at eradicating delirium from ICUs by 2030.
- The episode serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for a holistic approach to critical care, addressing the long-term effects of ICU experiences on patients.
Our goal, we're writing a paper right now on no delirium by 2030. All right. So we are trying to do that. I don't think it's actually ever possible to completely eliminate it, but I absolutely think it's possible to do a better job and to get these numbers down. As I told you, when we first started monitoring delirium, the rate stayed right at 70 to 80% until we finally got 2015, we cast a hump, got implementation data from many, many ICUs, and the numbers were down at 40%. For the first time, we ever were able to get it down.
Imagine waking up in a hospital, confused and disoriented, with no memory of how you got there. That's ICU delirium, a condition many patients face during their stay in intensive care. In this eye-opening episode of 'ICU Life and Recovery', host Mark Hudson sits down with Dr. Wes Ely, a trailblazer in critical care medicine, to unpack the complexities of this phenomenon. Dr.
Ely, known for his pioneering work on the CAM ICU tool and the A2F bundle, shares his groundbreaking research aimed at reducing delirium rates and improving patient outcomes. The conversation goes beyond medical jargon, offering a human touch as they discuss the emotional and psychological toll of ICU stays. Dr. Ely's passion for patient-centered care shines through as he advocates for empathy, open communication, and collaborative decision-making in critical care settings.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the nuances of ICU care and the strides being made to make it more humane and effective.