Rakesh C. Arora
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System Director - Perioperative and Cardiac Critical Care @UHhospitals. Tweets are not medical advice/endorsements. Co-Founder of @iDelirium_Aware #WDAD2023
Cleveland, OH
Joined July 2011
Tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET! Register now:
Save the date for our upcoming webinar, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. ET, presented with @scahq. A multidisciplinary panel will discuss the management of two cases from the perspective of cardiac anesthesiologists & cardiothoracic surgeons. Learn more and register for free at
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Sarah Chuzi, MD (@SarahChuzi), discusses recent guidance published in @HFSA on integrating palliative care into the day-to-day management of patients with heart failure. https://t.co/1GtMcJyTvS
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π The countdown to #Tampa begins! Explore the SCAI SHOCK Resource Center to review staging tools, quality frameworks, and expert-endorsed resources. Be ready for deeper discussions at 2025 #SCAISHOCK, Sept. 18β20.β‘ Check out the resourcesβ‘οΈ https://t.co/OSFlgGaZuU Register
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Comprehensive approach to managing delirium in critically ill patients π§ Credit: https://t.co/d9fAcOxvdv π§ Check out their amazing podcasts on ICU care! #ICURehab
#ICU #ICUDelirium
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So honoured to be joining this team! Thank you to @NMSurgery for the opportunity!
We are thrilled to announce that Rakesh C. Arora MD, PhD, will join @NMSurgery as the Director of Cardiothoracic Critical Care. We are excited to have him and look forward to his contributions!
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ππ²ππ‘: #Delirium is pretty much the same as dementia. π
πππ: Delirium has rapid onset (hours, days) & often fluctuates; dementia is chronic and progressive. They can coβexist but are distinct.
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Infographic on #delirium prevention and management from the American College of Chest Physicians
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πThe Ξ±2 Agonist Dexmedetomidine for REfractory Septic Shock (ADRESS) pilot study aimed to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the vasopressor response in patients with refractory septic shock. β‘οΈ Read the research in CCM: https://t.co/gW7BCN7QxI
#SCCM #CritCareMed @SCCM
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Delirium with ECMO Based on 10 studies with good quality incl 8,580 patients, delirium had a high pooled prevalence of VA ECMO 63.57% [55.77%-71.04%] VV ECMO 51.84% [37.43%-66.12%] VA & VV ECMO 35.23% [11.84%-62.95%] with severe heterogeneity https://t.co/10A75SFJJk
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The results of this meta-analysis can be epidemiological evidence to inform the awareness of clinicians and researchers in critical care clinical practice and research.
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π New Study: Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is linked to an increased risk of post-ICU health problems. Read the original research from CCM: https://t.co/4s43noL8hF
#SCCM #CritCareMed @SCCM
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Simple & effective #delirium detection with the most-validated tool in the literature. Try the 4AT: https://t.co/WHHmzVnTVe
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Yes we have! @UHhospitals strong today!
Delirium education works! Wards that implement routine #delirium screening show improved patient outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and higher satisfaction rates. Have you incorporated #delirium education in your setting? #WDAD2025
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Share your delirium success stories with us! We want to hear about your positive experiences in delirium management, whether it's a successful diagnosis, re-orientation, or a great implementation project #WDAD2025
https://t.co/quQsQSgdsc
#Delirium #WDAD2025
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What action steps can you take on #WDAD2025 (& beyond)? 1) Raise awareness 2) Identify those at risk 3) Know the signs 4) Support research 5) Advocate 6) Support and engage patients & families https://t.co/Qaqv0ADgb0
@NIDUS_Delirium @iDelirium_Aware #delirium
deliriumday.com
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π΅ Dismissing delirium as βitβs just old ageβ is high risk for medical negligence accusations. #Delirium is ALWAYS pathological. Retrain clinicians who dismiss its importance. For the sake of their patients, and to help them avoid legal action. See reply for case:
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Going Old School for #WDAD2025 with a throwback to when it all started! #IamDeliriumAware @AmerDelirium @EDA_delirium @iDelirium_Aware
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@CIBScenter @WesElyMD @DaytonICU @Walk4Pics @DrDaleNeedham @A_MacLullich @ICUsteps @icurehab @Paul_Wischmeyer @cc_sn1 @SCCM @AmerDelirium @TantamKate @HeidiEngel4 @NydahlPeter @NIDUS_Delirium @JimRudolphMD @DrJimJackson @deliriumkrish @earlymobility1
https://t.co/Y7YFdMPY28 π€
icudelirium.org
At the forefront of discovery and innovation, improving lives of people affected by critical illness. We advance knowledge, education, and models of care for people affected by critical illness.
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#WDAD2025 in @NHSGGC π Our North Sector π¦ΈββοΈπ¦ΈββοΈ OPS pharmacists put education and medication review in their #QualityDelirumCare houses for #WDAD2025
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