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New Guidelines for Adult End-of-Life Care in the ICU

Evidence-based practice has evolved significantly since the release of the 2008 American College of Critical Care Medicine Consensus Statement of recommendations for end-of-life care in the ICU.

The SCCM Clinical Practice Guidelines on Adult End-of-Life Care in the ICU represent new knowledge and address previously unconsidered issues with three good practice statements and nine recommendations.

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How Your Donations Helped Improve Care in 2025

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Powered by grants, donations, and volunteers, SCCM improved care for critically ill and injured patients around the world in 2025.

The Africa Infrastructure Relief and Support project expanded access to reliable power and medical oxygen in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia and helped more than 150 clinicians in West Africa receive critical care and infrastructure training. SCCM volunteers also delivered advanced education to clinicians in Ukraine and the West Bank and supported Jamaica’s frontline responders with free resources and essential medical supplies after Hurricane Melissa.

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Building Strong Research Proposals: From Hypothesis to Literature Review

Thursday, December 18, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

The first step in successful research is asking the right question. Learn how to develop a strong scientific idea, craft a clear research question, conduct a comprehensive literature review, and effectively communicate your proposal to funding agencies.

Choosing Your Pathway From Emergency Medicine to Critical Care
Friday, January 9, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Emergency medicine graduates have multiple exciting pathways available to pursue advanced critical care training, including medicine, surgery, anesthesia, neurology, and resuscitation. Expert faculty will provide an inside look at each pathway, offering practical guidance on how to apply and succeed.

The Power of Mentorship: Insights from Both Sides of the Relationship

Thursday, February 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Mentorship is a vital driver of professional growth, career satisfaction, and retention in critical care—yet its true value and structure are often overlooked. Explore how mentorship impacts both mentors and mentees, and discover the evolving expectations, challenges, and opportunities in creating meaningful relationships.

Critical Care Congress. Chicago, March 22-24, 2026

The deadline to get the best rates for the 2026 Critical Care Congress is fast approaching. Register by January 14 to get the lowest prices. Attend to:

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March 22-24, 2026

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PCCM: Optimizing Time to Extubation in the PICU
Does performance of a sedation weaning and ventilator liberation bundle in infants with bronchiolitis lead to a clinically significant reduction in time to successful extubation?

Host Elizabeth H. Mack, MD, MS, FCCM, speaks with Rebecca Mitting, MD, MRCPCH, about her recently published article in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine about extubating infants with bronchiolitis.

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CCE: Therapy Dogs Ease ICU Anxiety
Recent research backs up anecdotal experiences of canine-assisted interventions for anxiety in ICU patients and their families.

Host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FCCM, speaks with Sumeet Rai, PhD, FCICM, about his recently published article in Critical Care Explorations about implementing canine therapy programs in the ICU.

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Your Community Awaits

SCCM membership gives you more than resources. It connects you to a global community. Share your expertise, expand your professional network, and collaborate with colleagues from over 100 countries through SCCM Connect and the MySCCM app.

Make 2026 the year you expand your reach. Join SCCM today.

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Wishing you peace, joy, and good health this holiday season.

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Webcast: Building Strong Research Proposals: From Hypothesis to Literature Review

JANUARY 9, 2026

Webcast: Choosing Your Pathway From Emergency Medicine to Critical Care

FEBRUARY 12, 2026

Webcast: The Power of Mentorship: Insights from Both Sides of the Relationship

MARCH 21-22, 2026

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