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Public Expectations and Misunderstandings About Critical Care
Public Expectations and Misunderstandings About Critical Care often revolve around the perception of medical interventions and outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs). Many people believe that advanced medical technologies and treatments can invariably save lives or fully restore health, underestimating the complexities and limitations of critical care. This misunderstanding is partly fueled by media portrayals of medicine, where recovery is often rapid and complete. In reality, critical care outcomes can vary greatly, with some patients experiencing long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological effects post-ICU. Additionally, there's a lack of awareness about the nature of end-of-life care in ICUs, leading to unrealistic expectations about the effectiveness of life-sustaining treatments. This gap in understanding underscores the need for better public education about the realities of critical care, the potential outcomes, and the importance of advance care planning.
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Dr V Rakesh
Consultant and HOD, Critical Care and ECMO Gemcare Hospitals
Dr. V. Rakesh is a skilled intensivist and ECMO specialist currently working in Gemcare. He is Also the CEO of Varahi Care Services which is a specialized firm offering online service for second opinions on critical care services. He has demonstrated a history of providing exceptional patient care in fast-paced critical environments. Rakesh's expertise includes critical care, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and thoracic organ transplant anesthesia.
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- 17th-January-2024, TIME : 2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Public Expectations and Misunderstandings About Critical Care often revolve around the perception of medical interventions and outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs). Many people believe that advanced medical technologies and treatments can invariably save lives or fully restore health, underestimating the complexities and limitations of critical care. This misunderstanding is partly fueled by media portrayals of medicine, where recovery is often rapid and complete. In reality, critical care outcomes can vary greatly, with some patients experiencing long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological effects post-ICU. Additionally, there's a lack of awareness about the nature of end-of-life care in ICUs, leading to unrealistic expectations about the effectiveness of life-sustaining treatments. This gap in understanding underscores the need for better public education about the realities of critical care, the potential outcomes, and the importance of advance care planning.
- 17th-January-2024, TIME : 2:00PM - 3:00PM
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Public Expectations and Misunderstandings About Critical Care often revolve around the perception of medical interventions and outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs). Many people believe that advanced medical technologies and treatments can invariably save lives or fully restore health, underestimating the complexities and limitations of critical care. This misunderstanding is partly fueled by media portrayals of medicine, where recovery is often rapid and complete. In reality, critical care outcomes can vary greatly, with some patients experiencing long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological effects post-ICU. Additionally, there's a lack of awareness about the nature of end-of-life care in ICUs, leading to unrealistic expectations about the effectiveness of life-sustaining treatments. This gap in understanding underscores the need for better public education about the realities of critical care, the potential outcomes, and the importance of advance care planning.