Best Acnp Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 96: Understanding ammonia, with Prem Kandiah 55:53

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With Dr. Prem Kandiah, neurointensivist, transplant intensivist, and ammonia enthusiast, we explore the physiology of hyperammonemia, the nuances of its measurement and interpretation, and unpack some less-recognized causes, including infection by urease-producing organisms and malnutrition/gastric bypass. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! …

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Episode 135 - Giving Patients Room to Breathe w/Melody Bishop (Part 2) 35:22

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Mechanical ventilation doesn't have to feel like wizardry. In this podcast episode, we strip it back to what really matters—simple mental models, clean decision-making, and an approach that works whether you're in the back of a helicopter, a tight ambulance box, or a chaotic ED bay. We walk through the foundational concepts and the "why" behind eac…

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Paul DeChant, MD, MBA • Live at the Summit 28:39

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Dr. Paul DeChant is a thought leader on preventing burnout by fixing the workplace drivers of burnout, not simply helping workers become more resilient. Paul advises C-level healthcare executives on managing critical problems such as financial and staffing challenges by transforming management systems and cultures to reduce the root causes of clini…

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Academy bites: Do you want to feel special? 15:14

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 208: From Survivor to Revolutionist- an ICU Nurse's Reflections on Both Sides of the ICU Bed 1:01:44

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Erika Breivogel's journey through the ICU as a patient forever changed her as a person as well as transformed the care she now gives as an ICU nurse. In this episode she inspires up with her reflections of ICU culture vs. patient reality and what moves her to keep fighting the ICU revolution. www.DaytonICUConsulting.com Get CE credit for listening …

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Lightning rounds 58: Steroids for septic shock with David Janz 54:23

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We dive into the common dilemma of when to give stress-dose corticosteroids in septic shock, with Dr. David Janz, pulm/crit intensivist with a Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation, former director of the Clinical Research Unit for the critical care section at LSU, founding member of the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group, and associate …

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Episode 134 - Giving Patients Room to Breathe w/Melody Bishop (Part 1) 58:16

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Mechanical ventilation doesn't have to feel like wizardry. In this podcast episode, we strip it back to what really matters—simple mental models, clean decision-making, and an approach that works whether you're in the back of a helicopter, a tight ambulance box, or a chaotic ED bay. We walk through the foundational concepts and the "why" behind eac…

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Marion McCrary, MD, FACP, FAMWA • Live at the Summit 17:42

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Marion McCrary MD, FACP, FAMWA is a primary care internal medicine physician at Duke Signature Care and serves as the Associate Director of the Duke GME Professional Development Coaching program where she develops curriculum, educates, and coaches residents and fellows in a 1:1 and group setting. She is a national board-certified health and wellnes…

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Lightning rounds 57: Burn critical care with Clint Leonard 1:00:07

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We explore the fascinating intricacies and unique features of the burned critically ill patient, with Clint Leonard, NP in the burn ICU at Vanderbilt and ABLS instructor. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Want to work at the University of Kentucky? UK’s Anesthesia Critical Care department is hosting a hiring webinar on November 20, … Contin…

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Episode 207: Elevating ICU Culture, Practice, and Outcomes Through Verticalization Therapy 1:08:39

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What does verticalization therapy look like at the bedside? What does it take to get the entire ICU team engaged in optimizing verticalization beds? Jessica Cafferty, OTR/L and Jennifer Babb, PT, DPT join us to share case studies and insights into verticalization therapy in their ICUs! Get CE for listening to this episode and more! SapienCE Reflect…

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Episode 95: Spontaneous breathing trials with Martin Tobin 55:42

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We discuss the evidence and practicalities of spontaneous breathing trials and ventilator weaning with Martin Tobin, pulmonologist and intensivist, author of seven textbooks including “Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation,” researcher, and pioneer of the entire concept of SBT as well as the RSBI (or “Tobin index”). Learn more at the In…

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Episode 94: Mastering seizure pharmacology with Tom Bleck 1:00:48

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We explore the vagaries and nitty-gritty of drugs for seizure termination, including benzos and ASMs, with the great Tom Bleck, MD MCCM FNCS, neurointensivist, professor, and founding member of the Neurocritical Care Society. Check out the REVIVE conference here! Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! More reading Takeaway lessons…

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Episode 206: Humanizing the Neuro ICU with Compassion, Teamwork, and Verticalization Therapy 1:12:23

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With the complex mobility needs of patients in the neuro ICU, how did Dr. Tarek Dakakni standardize patient standing for 8 hrs a day? As acting medical director, how did Dr. Dakakni bring all disciplines together to customize care and optimize outcomes for each patient as a person? Dr. Dakakni joins us now to share how the ABCDEF bundle looks in hi…

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Episode 133 - Tracheostomy: The Neck's Best Thing 46:38

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Tracheostomies are increasingly common in both prehospital and critical care transport settings, but they come with unique challenges. In this podcast episode, we break down short-term and long-term complications you may encounter, and how to troubleshoot them in high-stakes environments. From occlusions and dislodgements to bleeding, we'll cover p…

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Kristen Gradney, MHA, RDN, LDN • Live at the Summit 17:14

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This episode was recorded live at the 2025 Joy & Wholeness Summit in Asheville, North Carolina. Kristen Gradney, MHA, RDN, LDN, is the Chief Wellness Officer and Vice President of Total Rewards for LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, with over a decade of experience leading healthcare teams and transforming care through innovative, community-based stra…

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Episode 93: Fluid in sepsis and the FloPatch, with Jon-Emile Kenny

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We dive into fluid resuscitation in sepsis, with Dr. Jon-Emile Kenny, pulmonary and critical care physician, author of the physiology textbook Heart-lung.org, and inventor of the FloPatch device. Disclosures: Dr. Kenny appears here as both a clinician as well as a representative of his company and product, and should be presumed to retain a degree …

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Episode 205: Verticalization Therapy- Implementation Strategies and Barriers 54:57

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As described in episode 158, verticalization therapy (VT) has vast and powerful benefits to patient care and outcomes. Having technology to increases access to VT is a big first step towards giving all patient early and routine doses of gravity. In this episode, Heather M. Fudala, PhD, RN, CCRP, Audrey Roberson, PhD, RN, CPAN, NPD-BC, Elisa Winn, M…

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Episode 92: PRIS and propylene glycol toxicity, with Jerry Snow

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We discuss propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS) and propylene glycol toxicity from lorazepam infusions, with medical toxicologist Dr. Jerry Snow, director of the toxicology fellowship at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Takeaway lessonsBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 91: A simulated goals of care conversation 1:06:19

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Brandon and Bryan mock up a goals of care discussion for a critically ill patient, and reflect on the right and wrong ways to execute this complex procedure. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Resources Center to Advance Palliative Care The Conversation ProjectBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Dhaval Desai, MD • Live at the Summit 23:31

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This episode was recorded live at the 2025 Joy & Wholeness Summit in Asheville, North Carolina. Dhaval Desai was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his undergraduate studies at Emory University. He completed medical school at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten, performed his clinical years of medical schoo…

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I Burned Out and Logged Off: Leaving Bedside Pt 1 28:58

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Nursing Uncensored is back and we have things to discuss! After nearly 20 years in bedside nursing, I was burned out, broken down, and ready to walk away from the profession altogether. Then I found a job that changed everything. In this episode, I open up about my decision to leave the hospital, the surprising perks (and grief) that came with it, …

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Episode 204: The Power of Communication During Non-invasive Ventilation to Transform Comfort and Outcomes 37:04

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A key part of symptom management, agitation management, and humanizing care is communication. Throughout the podcast, we have discussed non-verbal communication during mechanical ventilation. ....but what about non-invasive ventilation? How does the inability to communicate impact care, patient experience, and outcomes for patient on BIPAP? Dr. Ian…

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Episode 90: Sugammadex in the ICU, with Sara J Hyland

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We chat about neuromuscular blockade, monitoring, and reversal in the ICU, including why sugammadex isn’t more widely used, with Sara J Hyland, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCP, researcher and clinical pharmacist in perioperative and emergency medicine. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Takeaway lessons References…

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Episode 132 - Prolonged Flight Care w/Dr. Tim Hurtado & Brett Weiner (Big Announcement) 54:29

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What happens when resources are limited, transport is delayed, or you're forced to manage a critically ill patient far beyond the typical flight window? In this podcast episode, Dr. Tim Hurtado and Brett Weiner help us dive into the challenges and realities of prolonged field care in air medical transport. We'll explore clinical considerations, cre…

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Xi (Sisi) Hu, PhD & Heather Schmidt, DO • Live at the Summit 24:44

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This episode was recorded live at the 2025 Joy & Wholeness Summit in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Xi (Sisi) Hu is a Co-Founder and the Chief Wellbeing Economist of Atalan Tech, a mission-oriented startup focused on using machine learning to predict and prevent clinician burnout and turnover. She is also a Fellow of the Center for Labor and a Just…

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Episode 203: Clinical Nurse Specialist Leading the ICU Revolution in Michigan 55:49

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What is the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the ICU? How did Lynette LaBine, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN leverage her CNS role to win buy-in and guide her team to become an Awake and Walking ICU? Lynette shares with us how consulting and training services opened the doors for her to fully lead the revolution in her ICU. Listen and watch Lynette…

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Lightning rounds 56: The CHEST Critical Care APP cert, with Leeah Sloan

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We chat with Leeah Sloan, PA-C, co-chair of the Critical Care APP Steering Committee for the American College of CHEST Physicians (CHEST), about the newly available CHEST critical care certification for APPs. The Vandalia CAMC Charleston APP critical care fellowship Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!…

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Episode 202: Speechless in the ICU- an SLP’s Journey 1:01:05

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Vanessa Abraham is an expert speech language pathologist. She had given innumerable youth access to communication. Then she found herself speechless in the ICU. Dr. Jared Rosen was a medical student with Vanessa and was a key player in humanizing her journey through critical illness. Buy and share Vanessa’s book, “Speechless” here: https://www.amaz…

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Special announcement: ICA 1-year anniversary

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 201: Fighting for the Role and Power of Occupational Therapy in the ICU 53:47

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Get unlimited CE credits for this podcast and any learning experience here: SapienCE Reflecting Learning | Unleash Your Inner SageIn this podcast episode, we introduce Amanda Luper, an experienced occupational therapist with over 13 years in acute care ICU. Amanda shares her journey, starting from her field placement at Vanderbilt, which shaped her…

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Academy bites: Specialization is breadth, not depth

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 131 - TXA: The Clot Thickens 54:54

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Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a lot like hot sauce: People put it on everything — especially for apparent or suspected acute blood loss. In this podcast episode, we dive into a drug that's been both praised and questioned in trauma and prehospital care. We break down what TXA is, how it works, and the evidence behind its use. From CRASH-2 to CRASH-3, we…

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Lightning rounds 55: APP fellowships with Melissa Bridges

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Melissa Bridges, director of PA fellowships at Atrium Health and president of the Association of Post-graduate PA Programs (APPAP), chats with us (Bryan is president of APGAP, the Association of Post Graduate APRN programs) about PA/NP residencies/fellowships in critical care. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!…

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Episode 200: Culture, Reality, and Real-talk with Dr. Ghionni 1:56:15

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What is the current state of affairs with the ABCDEF bundle in many ICUs? What is it like to be trained to have patients awake after intubation to later be begging for awakening trials? Dr. Nick Ghionni, The Floating Vent Guy, shares incredible insights, stories, and thoughts in this episode. Get CE credits for all podcast episodes and a variety of…

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Episode 199: Awake, Communicative, Autonomous, and Mobile- A Survivor and Nurse’s Experience 52:41

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When Molly suffered a severe stroke requiring mechanical ventilation and an EVD, what did Kaira do to prevent further neurological injury? What role did Molly’s ability to communicate while intubated play in her survival? Molly and Kaira both join us to share their perspectives from both sides of the ICU bed. Get unlimited CE credits for podcast ep…

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Lightning rounds 54: Medical musicians with Andrew Schulman

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Andrew Schulman, medical musician, former ICU patient, and president of the Medical Musician Initiative, tells us how music can help the critically ill. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 130 - Opinion-Based Medicine w/Mike Carunchio 1:10:08

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Though evidence dictates much of what we do as emergency medical providers, some areas remain open to debate: How are we justifying stroke ambulances, CCT speciality teams, AHA guidelines, and our choice of crystalloids? How are we justifying what professionals are allowed to post on social media? And do we agree with the currently accepted norms? …

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Lightning rounds 53: GI Q&A with Elliot Tapper

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From constipation to hepatorenal syndrome. Fan favorite Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper, @ebtapper), gastroenterologist, transplant hepatologist, academic chief of hepatology, and director of the cirrhosis program at the University of Michigan, returns to answer a grab-bag of GI questions. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Takeaway lessons…

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Episode 198: Age Friendly Care in the ICU- Riding the Wave of 4Ms 36:14

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CMS is rolling out a new initiative to require hospitals to have age-friendly care: 4Ms. This means that we must prioritize: Medications, Mentation, Mobility, and What Matters. Karen Mack, DNP, MBA, APRN, executive director at NICHE, shares with us how leverage age-friendly care in advocating for Awake and Walking ICUs! Join the upcoming webinar on…

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Pennie Sempell, JD • Live at the Summit 27:48

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With a background in law, conflict resolution, health advocacy, and stress education, Pennie Sempell, JD, is well-equipped to address the critical issues surrounding burnout prevention in healthcare. As the CEO of StressPal, Pennie is at the forefront of innovation, developing ACCME and ANCC accredited programs that provide participants with a soli…

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Special announcement: Academy CME accreditation

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Visit the Intensive Care AcademyBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Lightning rounds 52: Echo tips with Michael Lanspa 59:47

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We chat with Dr. Michael Lanspa, intensivist and director of the Intermountain Critical Care Echocardiography Core Lab, about common pitfalls among bedside POCUS users and tricks for doing it better. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Takeaway lessonsBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 129 - Little Lung Problems w/Nate Brown 1:07:36

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Wet or dry. Air in or out. Reactive or obstructive. The possibilities may seem endless when treating the pediatric patient with undifferentiated respiratory distress. It is confounded by the fact that pediatrics are outside the comfort zone of many novice critical care transport providers. In this podcast episode, neonatal/pediatric specialist Nate…

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Episode 89: Thrombectomy for stroke, with Justin Fraser 59:55

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We explore the world of thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke with Justin F. Fraser (@doctorjfred), MD, FAANS, FAHA, Professor and Vice-Chair of Neurological Surgery and Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery and Neuro-interventional Radiology at University of Kentucky, where he specializes in cerebrovascular, endovascular, skull base, and endoscopic…

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Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP • Live at the Summit 24:54

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Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP, is the Senior Director of Advanced Practice for Atrium Health. Thanks for tuning in! Check out more episodes of The Well-Being Connector at www.bethejoy.org/podcast.By The Coalition for Physician & APP Well-Being

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Episode 197: Raging Tigers and Merciful Angels- The Fight to Humanize Critical Care 38:30

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In this powerful episode, we hear raw, heartfelt stories from ICU revolutionists who are bravely challenging the status quo in critical care. Amidst threats to their jobs, personal attacks, and widespread resistance, these clinicians refuse to turn a blind eye to the harm caused by sedation, immobilization, and dehumanization. From battling bullyin…

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Episode 87: Maternal-fetal monitoring with Stephanie Martin 51:42

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We learn about the basics of fetal monitoring in the critically ill pregnant woman and how to integrate them into our ICU workflows, with Stephanie Martin, MFM obstetrician and host of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast and teacher at the Critical Care Obstretrics Academy. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon … Continue re…

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Academy bites: The power of disagreeing 8:36

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 196: Delirium and Workplace Violence 1:03:32

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Does sedation improve safety in the ICU? What is the relationship between delirium and workplace violence? Nurse and survivor of workplace violence, Kelsey Springer, MSN, RN, CCRN join us now to share her experiences and the research. Join me for the pre-conference delirium simulation training at ADS! https://americandeliriumsociety.org/events/ads-…

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Episode 86: EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel

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We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and the basics of bedside interpretation, with Carolina B Maciel, MD, MSCR, FAAN, triple boarded in neurology, neurocritical care, and critical care EEG. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your … Continue reading "E…