SCCM Resource Library-ED-based ICUs: Everyone Should Have One . . . or Not?

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In this video transcript, Dr. Jay Prakash and Dr. Bassing discuss the concept of ED-based ICUs (Emergency Department-based Intensive Care Units). They explain that ED-based ICUs have evolved as a response to the increasing volume of critically ill patients presenting to the emergency department, coupled with a decrease in ICU bed availability. The goal of ED-based ICUs is to provide timely critical care to patients who need it, reducing the time spent in the emergency department waiting for an ICU bed. <br /><br />The speakers highlight the challenges of implementing ED-based ICUs, such as the need for physical infrastructure, staffing considerations, and the coordination of care between emergency medicine and critical care departments. They emphasize the importance of considering the specific needs of each hospital and the potential impact on patient outcomes. <br /><br />The speakers also discuss the evidence supporting the effectiveness of ED-based ICUs, citing studies that have shown reductions in ICU admissions and mortality rates when critical care is delivered earlier. They note that further research is needed to establish consensus definitions and key performance indicators for ED-based ICUs.<br /><br />Looking to the future, the speakers anticipate continued growth in the delivery of critical care in the emergency department, with a focus on improving outcomes and developing evidence-based models of care. They emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and a patient-centered approach to drive innovation in ED-based ICUs.

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Administration, Quality and Patient Safety, 2021

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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.

These educational sessions present a wide range of critical care topics discussed by faculty from SCCM sections and are moderated by Emergency Medicine Section leaders.

Benjamin S. Bassin

Namita Jayaprakash

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Administration

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Emergency Medicine and EMS Care

Membership Level Select

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Tag Mortality

Year 2021

Keywords

ED-based ICUs

emergency department

critical care

ICU bed availability

timely critical care

patient outcomes

interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency Medicine and EMS Care

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