E22 - Rethinking Agitation Management in the ICU (Feat. Kali Dayton, DNP)
About this episode
This episode discusses the management of agitation in the ICU and features insights from Kali Dayton, DNP.
What are the common pitfalls of managing agitation in the ICU? How can we improve communication in the ICU? How can bedside nurses support an Awake and Walking ICU?These questions and more are answered in the 22nd episode of the podcast. Featuring Kali Dayton, DNP, a critical care nurse practitioner, podcast host, and pioneer in shifting how agitation is approached in the ICU! Check out her podcasts here: Walking Home From the ICU and Walking You Through The ICU Learn more about her consulting service here: https://daytonicuconsulting.com/ Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in your day-to-day with the Researched RN Podcast. Hosted by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com with articles or topics you want to hear! Article Citation: Dayton, K., Baum, S., Guenther, U., Hansen, H. C., & Nydahl, P. (2025). An approach to manage agitation. Critical Care Nurse, 45 (3), 8–10. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2025246…
People in this episode
Hosts: Steven Cuzmenco, RN, Steven Cuzmenco
Guests: Kali Dayton, DNP, Kali Dayton
Topics covered
- agitation management
- ICU communication
- nursing support
- critical care
- patient care
Keywords
- agitation
- ICU
- nursing
- communication
- patient care
- critical care
- nurse practitioner
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Walking Home From the ICU, Walking You Through The ICU, Critical Care Nurse, daytonicuconsulting.com
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