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Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Roderick Fontenette
We’re proud to host the careers of so many incredible healthcare professionals who are not only experts in their field but also dedicated to the […]
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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals
Rural hospitals, though a staple for the communities in which they exist, have long struggled to provide adequate critical care for patients. For many of […]
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Dedicated ICU management: Navigating the transition
As patient needs become more complex and technological advancements drive new treatment possibilities, intensive care units (ICUs) must adapt to deliver the highest standards of […]
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Chameleon condition: A reflection for Sepsis Month
A patient arrives at the hospital emergency department complaining of a fast, irregular heart rate. Her symptoms present as a type of cardiac arrhythmia known […]
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Not born, but made: The ICU medical director
As CEO for Sound Critical Care, I have the privilege of overseeing some of the most well-rounded leaders in the hospital — critical care medical directors. […]
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Critical care alignment: Bridging ICU practices and hospital goals
The hospital business is tough, especially in the aftermath of a global pandemic. Costs continue to inflate in the healthcare sector, especially clinician labor costs. […]
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What makes a great ICU? Just ask our intensivists.
Today’s hospitals are treating sicker patients — critically ill patients with more complex conditions — because circumstance demands it. With fewer patients coming to the […]
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Following my path: A reflection for Critical Care Awareness Month
May is Critical Care Recognition and Awareness Month. It’s dedicated to taking time to appreciate and recognize the field of critical care and its clinicians […]
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Failing well: Learning from failure in healthcare
Our relationship to failure in healthcare is broken. As clinicians, we hold deeply ingrained convictions regarding failure that, unfortunately, are incorrect and make it difficult […]
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Critical to care: Telemedicine continues to bridge gaps in ICUs across the U.S.
For clinicians in the telemedicine world, the pandemic blew open the doors of need and access. What had been used before to treat critically ill […]
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Exploring the top 5 best practices for Sound Critical Care: Multidisciplinary rounds
The critical care unit is a truly special place. It’s where we care for the sickest, most vulnerable patients. Clinicians must be on their toes, […]
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The multifaceted role of an intensivist
A patient came to the emergency room not feeling well. While he’d been suffering for several days, his worsening lightheadedness, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, and […]