SCCM Resource Library-The Perioperative Intensivist and Clinical Pathways to Enhance Recovery After Major Surgery

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In this episode of Critical Care Crosstalk, Dr. Saras Chandra Vallabha Josula hosts anesthesiology experts Dr. Mike Scott and Dr. Lisa Weav. They discuss the role of the perioperative intensivist and the importance of clinical pathways in enhanced recovery after major surgery. They emphasize the value of proactive medicine, standardized care pathways, early identification of complications, and individualized patient care. Dr. Scott highlights the need for executive buy-in and the challenges of showing the value of these programs. Dr. Weav discusses the impact of preoperative optimization and the role of a dedicated critical care outreach team in proactively managing patients to maintain their recovery pathway. They also touch on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the expansion of critical care outside the ICU. Both doctors stress the importance of data analysis, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction in demonstrating the efficacy and sustainability of these models. They offer advice for trainees interested in implementing similar programs, emphasizing collaboration, education, and understanding institutional goals. They envision the future of their fields as individualized medicine with the use of technology, wearables, and continuous monitoring to optimize patient care and outcomes.

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Procedures, 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 Anesthesiology Section leaders.

Liza M. Weavind

Michael Scott

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Procedures

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Surgery

Tag Monitoring

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Year 2021

Keywords

perioperative intensivist

clinical pathways

enhanced recovery

proactive medicine

individualized patient care

data analysis

continuous monitoring

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