Show Notes
When crisis hits every layer of care, how do you keep patients feeling human? Nicole is joined by Dr. Mark Mikkelsen and sepsis survivor Katy Grainger for a raw and powerful conversation for a raw and powerful conversation on how sepsis survival is only the beginning of a long and often difficult journey. This episode takes a closer look at the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that many sepsis survivors face after leaving the hospital—struggles that can persist for months or even years. They'll examine current discharge and follow-up practices and envision a more connected, survivor-centered model of post-sepsis care; one that recognizes how AMR and readmission can complicate recovery, and how personalized recovery planning can make all the difference.
Featured Guests:
Mark Mikkelsen, MD, MSCE (@MarkMikkelsenMD): Pulmonary and critical care physician leading national work on sepsis definitions, data science, and care improvement strategies.
Katy Grainger, Sepsis Survivor and Advocate (@Katysepsisamputee): Sepsis survivor and double amputee advocating for prevention, public awareness, and equitable care.
Key Takeaways:
Take a closer look at the physical, mental, and emotional hurdles sepsis survivors often face after hospital discharge.
Understand how antimicrobial resistance can complicate recovery, especially for patients with long-term infections or limited access to follow-up care.
Examine whether today’s discharge and follow-up practices are meeting the long-term needs of survivors or leaving them behind.
Explore what a more connected post-sepsis care model could look like with better communication, structured check-ins, and survivor-centered planning.
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