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Does respiratory season leave your urgent care clinic feeling overwhelmed? Having access to rapid PCR results can make a world of difference for you and your patients. 📅 Join us for a free #webinar on June 13 to explore how syndromic testing can empower your clinical decisions and elevate the patient experience! Our expert speaker will detail practical strategies to address current challenges in the urgent care setting and help you navigate this year's respiratory season with confidence. Are you ready to transform your approach to respiratory diagnostics? Save your seat 👉 bit.ly/3VrfhwL #urgentcare #syndromictessting #patientcare #respiratoryseason

CK Birla Hospital's marked World Sepsis Day with another successful chapter of DocConnect! Sepsis: The Silent Killer in Critical Care" sparked crucial discussions among healthcare professionals. Sepsis affects millions globally, yet remains misunderstood and underestimated. It's time to transform understanding into action! Our agenda featured thought-provoking presentations, interactive discussions, and innovative insights on: - Empirical Treatment in Suspected Sepsis - Managing Pneumonia to Prevent Sepsis - The First One Hour - Precision Medicine in Septic Shock - ⁠Phenotypes in sepsis Stay tuned for more DocConnect sessions as we continue our commitment to clinical excellence. #CKBirlaHospital #WorldSepsisDay #SepsisAwareness #CriticalCare #PatientCare #SepsisTreatment #DocConnect

At the end of last year, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), British Thoracic Society (BTS) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) published their long-awaited single guideline on asthma diagnosis, monitoring and management. To support you in implementing changes in your practice, we have produced a range of resources including a first steps guide, signposting infographic and on demand webinar. Access today 🔗 https://ow.ly/PHjK50UJu4G #Asthma #AsthmaGuideline

What is sepsis? Dr. Andrew Conway Morris, Medical Director for Sepsis Research FEAT, sits down with Beth Budgen, a sepsis survivor and trustee of Sepsis Research FEAT, to discuss what sepsis is. This powerful conversation delves into sepsis from both the point of view of healthcare professionals and survivors. It emphasises the crucial role of research and awareness in saving lives and improving outcomes. To watch the full conversation, head to our YouTube channel, or the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/etxWUU6T #speakupforsepsis #sepsisstories #sepsisawarenessmonth #sepsisresearchFEAT

CK Birla Hospital's marked World Sepsis Day with another successful chapter of DocConnect! Sepsis: The Silent Killer in Critical Care" sparked crucial discussions among healthcare professionals. Sepsis affects millions globally, yet remains misunderstood and underestimated. It's time to transform understanding into action! Our agenda featured thought-provoking presentations, interactive discussions, and innovative insights on: - Empirical Treatment in Suspected Sepsis - Managing Pneumonia to Prevent Sepsis - The First One Hour - Precision Medicine in Septic Shock - ⁠Phenotypes in sepsis Stay tuned for more DocConnect sessions as we continue our commitment to clinical excellence. #CKBirlaHospital #WorldSepsisDay #SepsisAwareness #CriticalCare #PatientCare #SepsisTreatment #DocConnect

We're back! In this episode, we discuss ventilator modes, specifically focusing on pressure regulated volume control (PRVC). We explain the basics of PRVC and how it differs from other modes. We also discuss the challenges of classifying ventilator modes and the importance of understanding the patient's needs and disease process when selecting a mode. We provide strategies for managing air hungry patients and offer tips for adjusting settings on different ventilator models. We also want to emphasize the need for individualized care and monitoring of patient response. https://lnkd.in/eCR8icjM

September is officially Sepsis Awareness Month, but Dr. Hesham Hassaballa makes a compelling case for why sepsis awareness belongs to every month. “Sepsis is the No. 1 diagnosis we see in the ICU as critical care clinicians and one of the top killers of patients admitted to the ICU every single year,” Dr. Hassaballa said. In his blog on this “Chameleon Condition,” he sheds light on the unpredictable nature of sepsis and the importance of early detection and treatment. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dr. Hassaballa offers key insights every healthcare professional should know. Read the newest blog by following the link here: https://bit.ly/3ZAqMob

In 2023, HMS assisted in creating the CDC Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements. Now, learn what practices U.S. hospitals have implemented to monitor and treat sepsis from the Hospital Sepsis Management and Practices: Findings from the 2023 NHSN Annual Survey. 📰 Link to survey ➡️https://shorturl.at/KKnVq

🗞️ Today the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), British Thoracic Society (BTS) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) publish their long-awaited single guideline on asthma diagnosis, monitoring and management. To support you in preparing for and implementing changes in your practice, we have produced a range of resources including: 📄 First steps guide 🔗 Signposting infographic 🖥️ Webinar Access the resources and share with your colleagues 📣 https://ow.ly/KTSr50UguX6 #AsthmaGuideline #AsthmaManagement #AsthmaTreatment #AsthmaDiagnosis

Updated news in the fight against sepsis! Cytovale's IntelliSep® diagnostic has screened over 5,000 patients at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, showing impressive results. This FDA-cleared test is revolutionizing sepsis detection in emergency departments, reducing hospital stays by 1.28 days on average and saving $1,429 per patient. Dr. Christopher Thomas of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System says, "Given improvements in recognition, time to treatment and sepsis mortality that we have realized through utilizing IntelliSep, we have decided to incorporate the test in each of our major facilities." https://lnkd.in/e7q24tXJ Have you encountered challenges in early sepsis detection? How might rapid diagnostics like IntelliSep change patient outcomes in your healthcare setting? Share your thoughts! 📰 Stay ahead of the curve by following Practical Patient Care on LinkedIn for more industry news and insights. You can also access our latest edition here: https://lnkd.in/guUBWkRE #PracticalPatientCare #SepsisDiagnostics #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Cytovale