This episode is recorded with Dr. Kelly Casey, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, ATP, CPAM. Who has been an occupational therapist in the acute care and ICU settings at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for the past 18 years. She is the Acute Care Rehab Therapy Manager for PT, OT, and SLP. She is the Director of the Johns Hopkins OT Acute Care Fellowship Program. She is also the Director of the Johns Hopkins Assistive Technology Clinic We discuss delirium in the ICU and the Occupational therapist's role in helping identify and prevent it inside the multi-disciplinary team environment inside ICU.

Having worked together at the Johns Hopkins Conference on Mobility in ICU we show in our discussion how patients and staff can work together to create a better outcome for all involved in the icu

All opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker and do not represent any company or institution with which they have a relationship or association with

This episodes guest is Dr. Wes Ely who is a highly respected and accomplished medical professional who has made significant contributions to the field of critical care medicine. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Dr. Ely has dedicated his career to improving patient care and advocating for the well-being of critically ill individuals.

Dr. Ely is recognized as a leading authority in the area of intensive care unit (ICU) delirium, a condition characterized by acute confusion and cognitive impairment experienced by many ICU patients. His groundbreaking research and innovative approaches to managing delirium have not only enhanced the understanding of this complex phenomenon but have also led to improved patient outcomes and quality of care.

As a professor of Medicine and Critical Care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Ely has played a pivotal role in shaping the field of critical care medicine through his expertise and mentorship. He has published extensively in prestigious medical journals, sharing his findings and insights with the global medical community.

In addition to his clinical and academic endeavors, Dr. Ely is a passionate advocate for patient and family-centered care. He actively promotes the importance of open communication, empathy, and shared decision-making in critical care settings, aiming to create a more holistic and compassionate approach to patient treatment.

You can contact me at ICU.Life.and.Recovery@gmail.com

I’d like to thank Dr Ely for being and guest and having a Frank

and open conversation with me