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Dec 2024
1h 43m

39. Beneath the Drape with Drs. Alin Gra...

Critical Care Time Podcast
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On this week's episode of Critical Care Time, Cyrus & Nick sit down with Dr. Alin Gragossian - intensivist, patient advocate, acclaimed blogger and heart transplant recipient and Dr. Paul Wischmeyer - a prior guest on CCT who is a world-renowned intensive care nutrition expert, tenured professor and no stranger to prolonged bouts with critical illness and life-threatening disease. These two incredible people share their stories and perspectives as physicians who have spent considerable time both behind the drape and beneath the drape: Being on the receiving end of countless procedures and life-saving interventions. They share with us their thoughts on where we are succeeding as a healthcare team, and where we can strive to improve at the bedside. Join us as we embark on this emotional and thoughtful journey with Alin & Paul. We hope you will listen to their stories and come away with a new appreciation for the patient experience and how privileged we are to care for the patients we care for.

Please be sure to check out Alin's blog www.achangeofthe.art and follow her on Instagram (@a_change_of_heart_blog). Give Paul some follows where he's most active on Instagram (@paulwischmeyermd), X (Paul_Wischmeyer) and LinkedIn (Paul Wischmeyer). As always, listen and let us know what you think, and make sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 


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