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SCCM Pod-469 CCM: Method or Madness? Epidemiology of ICU-Onset Bloodstream Infection

Bloodstream infections acquired in the ICU are potentially preventable. Listen to a discussion on the article, “Epidemiology of ICU-Onset Bloodstream Infection: Prevalence, Pathogens, and Risk Factors Among 150,948 ICU Patients at 85 U.S. Hospitals.” This podcast is sponsored by Sound Physicians.

antibiotic resistance, bacteremia, bloodstream, Critical Care Medicine, epidemiology, infection, intensive care unit, nosocomial, prevention, risk factors

SCCM Pod-464 CCM: More Communication: Who Needs it? Families Do!

Written communication, as a supplement to traditional verbal communication, may overcome some of the challenges that clinicians face when engaging with families in the ICU. Learn more in this discussion of the Critical Care Medicine article “Daily Written Care Summaries for Families of Critically Ill Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial." This podcast is sponsored by Sound Physicians.

Communication, Critical Care Medicine, family engagement, family experience, intensive care unit, shared decision-making

SCCM Pod-452 CCM: Racial Disparities in ICU Outcomes

This podcast discusses a systematic review that found significant differences in care and outcomes, including mortality rates, among intensive care unit (ICU) patients of different races (McGowan S, et al. Crit Care Med. 2022 Jan;50:1-20). This podcast is sponsored by Sound Physicians.

Disparities, Ethnicity, Intensive Care Unit, Race, Structural