SCCM Resource Library-Lung Rescue Teams in the Age of COVID and Beyond

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In this Crosstalk session titled "Lung Rescue Teams in the Age of COVID and Beyond," two speakers from the University of Virginia discuss the roles and mission of a lung rescue team in managing patients with complex respiratory failure. The team is composed of clinicians and providers, including intensivists, respiratory therapists, and ECMO specialists. They are tasked with managing patients who require specialized interventions and have difficulty responding to standard medical management. The team is activated based on specific triggers such as high plateau pressures, driving pressures, and PEEP requirements. The speakers also highlight the importance of protective ventilation strategies and interventions like prone positioning and transpulmonary pressure monitoring. The team has been in place at UVA prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pandemic has highlighted the need for such teams even more due to the complexity of respiratory failure in COVID-19 patients. They discuss how the team has adapted its practices in response to the pandemic, such as early intubation and the use of high-flow nasal cannula and proning before intubation. The speakers also mention the challenges of resource limitations and the importance of collaboration between different departments, as well as the need for a dedicated team to provide comprehensive care for respiratory failure patients, including ECMO when necessary. Finally, the speakers emphasize the importance of self-care and wellness for healthcare professionals during these challenging times. They discuss engaging in outdoor activities, spending time with family, and finding ways to relax and recharge.

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Pulmonary, Crisis Management, 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 Respiratory Care Section leaders.

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