Show notes
We welcome the inspirational Dr. Joel Meyer, an adult intensivist and co-founder of LifeLines. Joel joins us to cover:Communication in the ICU & virtual visiting during COVID-19LifeLines: the inspiration and development for a novel virtual visiting platormThe Post ICU syndrome and recoveryIntroduction- Joel tells us a bit about himself and his experience of COVID-19 (04:07)- Something positive to come out of the pandemic (06:10)Virtual Visiting & Lifelines- "The whole structure of visiting has been turned on its head" (08:35)- How lifelines was developed (12:00)- Applications of Lifelines beyond the ICU (18:10)Post ICU syndrome- An overview of the syndrome (23:40)- Physical manifestations (26:30)- Post ICU syndrome and COVID-19 (28:30)- Complications to look out for when patients are stepped down from the ICU (31:30)- Psychological effects of a prolonged COVID ICU admission (37:15)- Optimisation of the post ICU care (40:30)Important LinksCritical care recovery: managing and supporting ICU recoveryICM guidance on recovery from COVID-19LifeLinesBTS guidance on follow up



