SCCM Resource Library-A Century of Critical Care From the Median Viewpoint

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Timothy Buchman and Dr. Neil Halpern discuss the future of critical care. Dr. Halpern focuses on the evolution of a new care model in the ICU, discussing the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented and the need to rethink ICU design and care delivery. He explains how the pandemic has required a shift towards a hybrid model of care that combines bedside and remote care, with the use of technologies such as remote control ventilators. Dr. Halpern also discusses the acute expansion of ICU capacity, both at the local level and at larger levels, such as regional or national. He highlights the need for a reimagining of ICU design and the incorporation of lessons learned from the pandemic in order to better prepare for future emergencies. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of incorporating technology into critical care provider skill sets and the need to prioritize resourcing and staffing needs, including the consideration of regional teams of healthcare providers. In conclusion, Dr. Halpern emphasizes the importance of standing on the shoulders of the giants who have come before us and the need for ongoing collaboration and innovation in order to provide the best possible care for critical care patients. Dr. Buckman adds that it is important to revisit and consider the ideas of the past to find answers to today's questions. He also highlights the need for task reallocation and the reimagining of critical care delivery, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology to provide care more efficiently and effectively.

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Professional Development and Education, Crisis Management, 2021

Asset Caption

The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Describe how the vision of SCCM's founding members helped shape our ICU of today and tomorrow
Contemplate the future of ICU design and patient care delivery
Analyze the importance of a multiprofessional staff in finding solutions

The Future of ICU Care Delivery and Design: Looking Into the Crystal Ball
Neil A. Halpern

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Timothy G. Buchman

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Healthcare Delivery

Tag Resource Allocation

Year 2021

Keywords

future of critical care

care model in the ICU

rethinking ICU design

hybrid model of care

remote control ventilators

expansion of ICU capacity

lessons learned from the pandemic

technology in critical care

efficient critical care delivery

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