CCP Podcast 030: SMACC it!

September 7

by Jonathan Downham

CCP Podcast 030: SMACC it!

This podcast is a discussion with one of the main organisers of the SMACC event later this year, Oli Flower (@OliFlower). The conference is looming fast, in June of this year in Chicago. We discuss the past conferences and the ethos behind them and the upcoming one. Oli is also involved with the Intensive Care Network website. There is also a mention of two other podcasts in the episode, Jesse's (@Inject_orange) Injectable Orange podcast and Brians (@erNURSEpro) ER Nurse Pro podcast. Both excellent giving some different perspectives. The song at the start can be found on YouTube, but I have linked to it below: I have also found the fabulous site sonomojo which looks like a great learning site for those of us who want to know more about ultrasound. [Audio_files_sign_up] [table id=1 /] [Stitcher_Radio_Logo] [get_in_touch_with_jonathan]

Hypophosphatemia in Critical Care

Summary:In this episode, we spotlight a stealthy ICU disruptor — hypophosphataemia. Based on a 2024 narrative review in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, we explore why phosphate matters, how it goes missing in critically ill patients, and why you should care even when it’s just “a little low.”What’s Covered:The vital role of phosphate in energy,

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Mobilisation in Critical Care- Barriers and Culture

Mobilisation in the ICU raises two big questions: is it safe, and will staff embrace it?In this discussion, Jonathan explores both sides of the story:Safety first:Large prevalence studies show mobilisation is happening, though often inconsistently.A systematic review of 1,800+ sessions found serious adverse events in only 0.6% — most minor and short-lived.Even patients on CRRT can safely mobilise

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CCP Podcast 030: SMACC it!