What does JJ the RT have to say about last episode’s exploration of sedation and ventilator asynchrony? Are respiratory therapists... more

For years we have been taught at the bedside that sedation “improves ventilator asynchrony”. We have believed that patients must... more

What do ICU clinicians really know about patient perspective of sedation and immobility? What are their personal wishes if they... more

After 51 days of sedation and immobility in the ICU and on ECMO, Angela Leggett spent almost 2 decades battling... more

What is the ethical and moral responsibility of a medical director to personally practice, lead, and support their ICU to... more

When the harm of “normal practices” shifts the perspective of an ICU revolutionist and medical director, what is the next... more

What is the role of the critical care director in leading ICU teams to become Awake and Walking ICUs? How... more

What role do respiratory therapists play in creating Awake and Walking ICUs? How did Candace Wistrich, RRT, BSRT and Nelya... more

How does the Awake and Walking ICU approach apply to the trauma ICU? How did education, training, leadership support, and... more

Safe patient handling(SPH) is a fairly new and rapidly growing field. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is fortunate to have... more