Now Accepting: 2027 Abstracts and Case Reports

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Abstract and case report submissions are now open. Submit by September 3

Abstract and case report submissions for the Society of Critical Care (SCCM) 2027 Critical Care Congress are now open!

Submit your original investigative research abstracts and case reports to:

Elevate your career. Have your work published in Critical Care Medicine, a leading journal in the field, and strengthen your professional portfolio.
Extend your influence. Present your findings, receive meaningful feedback, and connect with a diverse global audience of clinicians, researchers, and innovators.
Advance patient care. Your research and clinical observations help expand knowledge and improve outcomes across the critical care community.
Gain recognition. Compete for numerous awards and showcase your achievements, an excellent way to stand out on your curriculum vitae.

Submissions close Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Submit Your Research

SCCM members enjoy complimentary abstract and case report submission.

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Submit Comments on Two SCCM Guidelines

Public comment is an important step in ensuring that SCCM’s guidelines reflect a wide range of expertise and perspectives. The public comment period is open for two upcoming guidelines:

Endotracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Pediatric Patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Commenting is open until June 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Adjunct and Alternative Sedatives
Commenting is open until June 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

SCCM encourages you to share this opportunity with colleagues and any groups who may be interested in contributing feedback. Commenters must sign a confidentiality agreement before viewing recommendations. Anonymous comments will not be accepted.

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Congratulations to the 2026 Critical Care Quick Study Award Winners!

Aaron Surrey, MD, and Ella Purington, MD, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, received the award for their brief treatment guide on left ventricular assist device (LVAD) complications, LVAD Complications: A 101, which describes pathology and treatments.

The Critical Care Quick Study, an open-access repository in the SCCM Stream, offers microlearning content for healthcare professionals. It is a valuable resource for SCCM members and the public, providing concise, evidence-based educational material on critical care topics.

Learn at Your Own Pace With FCCS

Build confidence in critical care with Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) courses. Designed for busy clinicians and healthcare professionals who may not specialize in critical care, FCCS delivers practical, up-to-date training to help you recognize and manage critically ill patients effectively.

With a flexible, self-directed online format, you can learn anytime, anywhere, so you can advance your skills without putting your practice on hold.

Find the tight FCCS course for your practice:

Prefer an in-person experience?

FCCS courses are also available as hosted training opportunities, offering hands-on learning with expert instructors. Find a course near you or bring in-person training to your team.

Read a recent blog post about FCCS hosted training experiences in courses that were offered across the Rocky Mountains region.

Upcoming Webcasts. Can't attend? Register anyway to obtain access to the recordings. SCCM members can register for free.

Building a POCUS Program That Works

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time

The first webcast of a new series, Developing High-Impact POCUS Programs, delivers a practical, end-to-end roadmap for building a sustainable point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)program in critical care. Learn how to overcome common real-world gaps, sustain momentum over time, and secure leadership support, protected time, and resources.

Journal Club: Spotlight on Pharmacy

Friday, June 26, 2026

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Explore recent articles on exposure to antipsychotic medication and catatonia, a standardized approach to reduce fluid overload in critically ill children, and recombinant factor VIIa versus placebo for spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage.

Lessons from the ICU: Advanced Wound Management in Practice

Friday, July 10, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Central Time

Critically ill patients are at heightened risk for complex wounds due to immobility, hemodynamic instability, and multisystem disease. In partnership with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, this webcast explores advanced approaches to wound management in the intensive care unit with a focus on real-world application.

Sustaining Excellence in POCUS Education

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time

The second of the Developing High-Impact POCUS Programsseries, this webcast explores how to build and sustain a longitudinal critical care POCUS education program, from initial training to ongoing competency. Learn practical strategies for curriculum design, local teaching models, and integrating credentialing pathways such as National Board of Echocardiography certification in critical care and gain clear guidance on appropriate use and limitations.

SCCM Podcast. New episodes available. Listen Now

CCM: Caring for Older Adults in the ICU

Older adults consist of approximately half of the patients in the ICU, with that number expected to grow in the coming decades.

Host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, is joined by Bram Rochwerg, MD, MSc(Epi), FRCPC, FCCM, and Lauren E. Ferrante, MD, MHS, to discuss new guidelines on caring for older adults in the ICU and the difficulties in finding research that focuses on those patients.

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CCM: Neuromuscular Blockade in Adults With ARDS

Host Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FNCS, FCCM, is joined by Aarti Sarwal, MD, FAAN, FNCS, RPNI, FCCM, and Brian L. Erstad, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP, MCCM, to discuss the 2026 guidelines for neuromuscular blockade in adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

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From Monitoring to Personalized Medicine

What is precision medicine, and how should precision medicine be handled in the face of guidelines and protocols?

Host Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FNCS, FCCM, speaks with Michael R. Pinsky, MD, FAPS, MCCM, about his Thought Leader session presented at the 2026 Critical Care Congress, The Effective Management of Shock: Moving From Physiology to Guidelines to Precision Medicine and Ultimately Personalized Medicine.

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Join the Newest SCCM Connect Communities

SCCM debuted two new communities at the 2026 Critical Care Congress: the Ethics Section and the Nutrition Knowledge Education Group (KEG). Join them today!

Ethics Section

The Ethics Section promotes discussion, collaboration, and networking regarding ethical issues relevant to critical care. It provides a cohesive and inclusive forum to address ethical issues, plan educational sessions, and foster discussions.

Join Now →

Nutrition KEG

The Nutrition KEG seeks to create a collaborative space to share example cases, discuss controversial topics, and offer thoughts on recent research to help align all critical care professionals in the practice of critical care nutrition.

Join Now →

‌UPCOMING EVENTS

‌JUNE 26, 2026

Webcast: Building a POCUS Program That Works

JUNE 26, 2026

Webcast: Journal Club: Spotlight on Pharmacy

JULY 10, 2026

Webcast: Lessons from the ICU: Advanced Wound Management in Practice

AUGUST 17-19, 2026

In-Person Course: Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric

AUGUST 18, 2026

Webcast: Sustaining Excellence in POCUS Education

SCCM Events Calendar ➜

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