SCCM Podcast
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About
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast features in-depth interviews with leaders in critical care. Experts discuss hot topics in intensive care with perspectives from all members of the critical care team. Guests include authors from SCCM’s peer-reviewed journals, Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and Critical Care Explorations, as well as thought leaders within the field. This is a new and updated channel, formerly known as the iCritical Care Podcast All Audio Channel.
Episodes
- SCCMPod-568 CCM: Neuromuscular Blockade in Adults With ARDS
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FNCS, FCCM, is joined by Aarti Sarwal, MD, FAAN, FNCS, RPNI, FCCM, and Brian L. Erstad, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP, MCCM, to discu…
- SCCMPod-567 CCM: Caring for Older Adults in the ICU
The SCCM Podcast, episode SCCMPod-567, features Bram Rochwerg and Lauren E. Ferrante discussing new guidelines for caring for older adults in the ICU. They address research challenges, including the lack of studies on this demographic and…
- SCCMPod-566 PCCM: Rethinking Pediatric Sepsis: 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guideline Updates
The SCCM Podcast episode features a discussion on the updated 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines for pediatric sepsis. Host Elizabeth H. Mack speaks with cochairs Scott L. Weiss and Pierre Tissieres about changes in early identifica…
- SCCMPod-565 CCM: Key Updates for the 2026 Adult Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines
The SCCM Podcast episode SCCMPod-565 features Dr. Kyle B. Enfield with Drs. Massimo Antonelli and Hallie C. Prescott discussing the 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines for adults. Topics include new sepsis terminology, evidence gradi…
- SCCMPod-564 CCE: Endotoxin Activity and Precision Medicine in Septic Shock
On the SCCM Podcast, John A. Kellum, MD, explains a study using the endotoxin activity assay (EAA) to identify patients with septic shock at high risk for mortality. While not widely available, the EAA combined with organ failure may aid i…
- SCCMPod-563 PCCM: Ventilation Strategies in Infants With Bronchiolitis
Maureen Madden and Javier Varela discuss Varela's study on infants with severe bronchiolitis requiring mechanical ventilation. The study observed airway closure in several patients and noted that airway opening pressure often exceeded set…
- SCCMPod-562 PCCM: What Outcomes Matter Most to PICU Families?
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, speaks with Nadir Yehya, MD, MSCE, an attending physician in the Pediatric Sepsis Program and the Division of Critical Care Medi…
- SCCMPod-561: Microcirculation and Shock in Critical Care
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, speaks with Olfa Hamzaoui, MD, PhD, professor of intensive care at Robert Debré Hospital in Reims, France, about her Pete…
- SCCMPod-560 CCE: Therapy Dogs Ease ICU Anxiety
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FCCM, speaks with Sumeet Rai, PhD, FCICM, senior intensivist at Canberra Hospital, about his study, “Pawsitive Care: Canine-Assisted Interve…
- SCCMPod-559 PCCM: Optimizing Time to Extubation in the PICU
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, speaks with Rebecca Mitting, MD, MRCPCH, consultant pediatric intensivist and clinical lead for the PICU at Imperial College Hea…
- SCCMPod-558: The Future of Xenotransplantation
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, speaks with Muhammad Mansoor Mohiuddin, MD, MBBS, DSc (Hon), FAST, director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation P…
- SCCMPod-557: Building Age-Friendly Health Systems in Critical Care
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Marilyn Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, speaks with Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President of the John A. Hartford Foundation, about her Norma J. Shoemaker Honorary…
- SCCMPod556: Building Lifelong Learning Habits for Nurses and APPs
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Samantha Gambles Farr, MSN, AG-ACNP, FNP-C, RNFA, speaks with Brian Boling, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FCCM, an advanced practice provider (APP) in the Department of Anesth…
- SCCMPod-555: Breaking Barriers Through Mentorship in Critical Care
Mentorship can be transformative, especially for immigrant critical care professionals navigating unique career challenges. In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Ludwig Lin, MD, speaks with Fajun Wan…
- SCCMPod-554: Navigating APP Contracts and Salary Negotiations
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Diane McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, is joined by John Appino, MBA, founder and CEO of Contract Diagnostics, and Ryan Hakimi, DO, MS, NVS, RPNI, CPB, FN…
- SCCMPod-553: Pediatric Ventilator Liberation: Challenges and Progress
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Maureen Madden, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, speaks with Jeremy Loberger, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics and medical director of the pediatric intensive…
- SCCMPod-552: AI in Critical Care and Education
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, welcomes guests Kaitlin M. Alexander, PharmD, BCCCP, and Ankit Sakhuja, MD, MS, FCCM, from SCCM’s Leadership, Em…
- SCCMPod-551 CCM: Liberal vs Restrictive Blood Transfusion in TBI
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, welcomes Matheus Bannach, MD, of Urgency Hospital of Goyes in the Eruseo-Dorne Cancer Hospital in Brazil. They discuss Dr…
- SCCMPod-550 CCM: Choosing Induction Agents in Critical Care
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FCCM, welcomes Vincenzo Russotto, MD, of the University of Turin in Turin, Italy to discuss Dr. Russotto’s article, “Induction Agents for Tr…
- SCCMPod-549 CCM: Post-ICU Syndrome and Long-Term Quality of Life
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, welcomes Bram Tilburgs, RN, PhD, of Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands. They discuss Dr. Tilburgs…
- SCCMPod-548: Advancing APP Careers: Models for Growth
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Maureen A. Madden, DNP, RN, CPNC-AC, CCRN, FCCM, welcomes Christopher D. Newman, MBA, PA-C, FCCM, of Children's Hospital Colorado, and Victoria Howard, PA-C, of…
- SCCMPod-547 CCM: Modern Data on Organ Donation Equity
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Maureen A. Madden, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, speaks with James R. Rodrigue, PhD, FAST, and Richard D. Hasz, MS, about their article, “Racial Equity in Family…
- SCCMPod-546 PCCM: Finding Better Ventilation Strategies for Pediatric ARDS
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, speaks with Anil Sachdev, MD, FICCM, of the Institute of Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, India about his team…
- SCCMPod-545 CCM: Improving Intubation in Critical Illness
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FCCM, speaks with Garrett McDougall, MS, MSc, and Ben Forestell, MD, of McMaster University about their recent study, “Direct Laryngoscopy V…
- SCCMPod-544: Reducing Burnout in ICU Pharmacy Teams
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, speaks with Christy C. Forehand, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, about retaining highly skilled pharmacists in the ICU setting. Dr.…
- SCCMPod-543: Supersizing Your SCCM Membership
In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FCCM, speaks with Brian T. Wessman, MD, FACEP, FCCM, and Fajun Wang, MD, about maximizing professional growth through active engagement with…
- SCCM Pod-542: Strengthening Confidence and Collaboration Through Fundamentals Training
Mark E. Hamill, MD, FCCM, a trauma surgeon, intensivist, and past chair of the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) Committee, discusses the evolution, impact, and future of training of critic…
- SCCM Pod-541: Neurologic Monitoring in Critical Care: Key Insights
Aarti Sarwal, MD, FAAN, FNCS, FCCM, professor of neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, explores the nuanced intersection of neurology and critical care, offering practical insights for clinicians across disciplines.…
- SCCM Pod-540: Advancing ARDS Care Through Precision Medicine
In this forward-looking episode of the SCCM Podcast, Daniel F. McAuley, MD, explores how the clinical and research communities are rethinking acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), shifting from a one-size-fits-all model to a focus on…
- SCCM Pod-539: ICU Liberation: Overcoming Barriers for Sustained Improvement
The ICU Liberation Campaign from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) has transformed critical care, but the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent staffing challenges have posed major obstacles to maintaining progress. In this episode o…
- SCCM Pod-538: Leading With Purpose: Career Growth and Well-Being
Traditional career development frameworks often overlook the importance of well-being. This podcast episode emphasizes why wellness is essential to building a sustainable and fulfilling career. Host Kyle Enfield, MD, FCCM, is joined by Jen…
- SCCM Pod-537 PCCM: Gender Gaps in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Careers
Host Maureen A. Madden, DNP, RN, CPNC-AC, CCRN, FCCM, welcomes Kitman Wai, MD, and Sonali Basu, MD, to discuss the article, “Evolution of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physicians Clinical and Academic Profile by Gender,” published in th…
- SCCM Pod-536 CCM: Healing Sleep Patterns Post-ICU
Host Kyle Enfield, MD, FCCM, welcomes Adriano Targa, PhD, to discuss the article, “Sleep and Circadian Health of Critical Survivors: A 12-Month Follow-Up Study,” published open access in the August 2024 issue of Critical Care Medicine ( He…
- SCCM Pod-535: Professional Development for Early-Career Healthcare Workers
In this episode of the SCCM Podcast, host Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, is joined by Heather Meissen, DNP, FCCM, to discuss the importance to nurses of publication and navigating the academic publishing process. They dis…
- SCCM Pod-534: AKI: Clinical Evidence to Optimize Patient Outcomes
What form of renal replacement therapy should clinicians use for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU)? New research has connected the renal replacement therapy choice with mortality end points and renal replacement therapy dependency…
- SCCM Pod-533 CCM: Updated Brain Death Guidance: What Critical Care Teams Need to Know
Host Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, welcomes Matthew Kirschen, MD, PhD, FAAN, FNCS, to discuss what critical care professionals need to know about determining brain death/death by neurologic criteria (BD/DNC). In October…
- SCCM Pod-532 PCCM: Understanding Quality-of-Life Risks in PARDS Survivors
Host Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, welcomes Elizabeth Y. Killien, MD, MPH, to discuss pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). Dr. Killien explains the findings from her retrospective study on PARDS severity, emphasizing h…
- SCCM Pod-531: CRRT Fluid Strategies: What Clinicians Need to Know
Host Ludwig Lin, MD, welcomes Raghavan Murugan, MD, MS, FRCP, FCCM, a professor and leading expert in critical care nephrology. They discuss the latest insights on fluid management strategies during continuous renal replacement therapy (CR…
- SCCM Pod-530 PCCM: Essential Communication in Pediatric Critical Care Transfers
Host Maureen A. Madden, DNP, RN, CPNC-AC, CCRN, FCCM, sits down with Christina L. Cifra, MD, MS, to discuss communication strategies for interfacility transfers to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Dr. Cifra shares insights from he…
- SCCM Pod-529: Bridging the Gap: Communication During Sepsis Transfers
Patients with sepsis are regularly transferred to intensive care units, but there is a dearth of literature that describes the type of communication occurring between the receiving and referring clinicians after these transfers take place.…
- SCCM Pod-528: The Impact of Advanced Practice Provider Retention on Quality
Retaining highly skilled advanced practice nurses and physician assistants in intensive care units is vital for maintaining excellent quality and safety in critical care. In the third episode of SCCM's podcast series on quality and safety…
- SCCM Pod-527 The Impact of Clinician Retention on ICU Care Quality
The importance of retaining seasoned physicians in the ICU is crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care. In the second episode of SCCM’s podcast series on quality and safety in critical care, Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, i…
- SCCM Pod-526 CCM: Alteplase Dosing in Pulmonary Embolism
Host Samantha Gambles Farr, MSN, AG-ACNP, FNP-C, RNFA, is joined by Roman Melamed, MD, to discuss the comparative effectiveness of reduced-dose versus full-dose alteplase for acute pulmonary embolism, focusing on patient outcomes and compl…
- SCCM Pod-525 PCCM: Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
Host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, is joined by Catherine Beni, MD, PhD, to discuss a study aimed at determining outcomes of extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) in pediatric patients without congenital cardiac disease and identifying assoc…
- SCCM Pod-524 PCCM: Impact of Neighborhood on Pediatric ICU Outcomes
Host Maureen A. Madden, DNP, RN, CPNC-AC, CCRN, FCCM, is joined by Michael C. McCrory, MD, MS, FCCM, to discuss a multicenter retrospective study evaluating the impact of neighborhood, as categorized by the Child Opportunity Index, on pedi…
- SCCM Pod-523 CCM: Clinical Predictors of Seizures in ICU Patients
Host Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, is joined by Samuel Snider, MD, and Michael Fong, MD, to discuss a retrospective cohort study that examined factors such as cardiac arrest, brain neoplasms, and EEG patterns to determine their associat…
- SCCM Pod-522 PCCM: Early Adrenaline vs. Standard Fluid in Pediatric Septic Shock
Host Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, is joined by Luregn J. Schlapbach, MD, PhD, FCICM, to discuss the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine article, "Resuscitation With Early Adrenaline Infusion for Children With Septic Shock: A Randomized Pi…
- SCCM Pod-521 CCM: Can ICU Liberation Bundle Compliance Impact Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Rates?
Host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FCCM, is joined by Daisuke Kawakami, MD, to discuss the Critical Care Medicine article, “Evaluation of the Impact of ABCDEF Bundle Compliance Rates on Postintensive Care Syndrome: A Secondary Analysis Study.” (Kaw…
- SCCM Pod-520: Implementation Science: From Evidence to Practice
Delve into the realm of implementation science and its significance in bridging the gap between research-based evidence and critical care practice. Host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, is joined by Anne E. Sales, PhD, RN, to discus…
- SCCM Pod-519: Crisis and Chaos: Pandemic Perspectives
Improving health literacy is vital for addressing disparities in healthcare access and quality. Join Host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FSHEA, FCCM, and Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, FASA, as they discuss the urgent need for health equity initiatives and…