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‌SCCM Remains Committed to Protecting Critical Care

Recent shifts in government policy, funding, and health-related operations have led to much frustration and anxiety. SCCM remains steadfast in its mission to advance critical care worldwide using solid scientific evidence to support the bedside care of critically ill and injured patients.

SCCM President Jose L. Pascual, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), FACS, FCCM, provides updates on how these changes will affect SCCM and its members and what you can do to help.

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Last Chance to Submit Proposals!

Do you have an innovative idea or solution that can transform critical care? Submit your pitch or poster proposal for possible inclusion in the Critical Care Innovation Incubator, being held at the 2026 Critical Care Congress!

Why should you submit a proposal?

Gain feedback and resources to support your innovation or current venture
Build powerful new partnerships to accelerate your idea from concept to bedside
Increase your visibility in the critical care space

Proposals must be submitted by October 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time, for possible inclusion in the 2026 event. Accepted proposals have a chance to win up to $10,000.

Submit Your Proposal

‌Ensure Comprehensive Nutritional Care in the ICU

‌Guided by the latest American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism guidelines, Deep Dive: The Basics of Nutritional Support for the Critically Ill offers a comprehensive review of standardized nutritional care in the ICU.

Gain practical strategies for diagnosing malnutrition, managing micronutrient deficiencies, and optimizing parenteral nutrition. Deliver consistent, evidence-based care for critically ill patients with complex needs—from trauma and cancer to sepsis.

‌Deep Dive: The Basics of Nutritional Support for the Critically Ill

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Central Time

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

Journal Club: Spotlight on Pharmacy

Friday, October 17, 2025

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Explore recent studies on sodium bicarbonate administration for metabolic acidosis, peripheral vasopressor use in early sepsis-induced hypotension, and intravenous tenecteplase before thrombectomy in stroke.

Nonconvulsive Seizures In Critical Care: The Emergency You Can't Afford to Miss

Thursday, October 23, 2025

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Time

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) represents a hidden emergency in critical care. Timely detection is essential to improve patient outcomes. This multidisciplinary webcast will explore the clinical challenges of recognizing NCSE, the impact of delayed diagnosis, and how rapid EEG and AI-driven tools are transforming bedside care.

This webcast is supported by Ceribell.

Use of Factor Concentrates in Critically Ill Patients

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

This webcast will explore the current landscape of factor concentrate use—including prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC), fibrinogen concentrate, and recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa)—and how they compare to plasma and cryoprecipitate transfusions. Earn 1 accredited continuing education (ACE) credit and maintenance of certification (MOC) point.

Advances in Seizure and Status Epilepticus Management in the ICU

Thursday, November 6, 2025

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Seizures and status epilepticus remain some of the most complex neurologic emergencies in the ICU. This multidisciplinary webcast will bring together neurocritical care experts to share practical updates on the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of these high-risk neurologic emergencies. Earn 1 ACE credit and MOC point.

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

Come together to share knowledge, explore solutions, and build resilience at the 2026 Critical Care Congress!

Stay Informed: The latest research, clinical guidelines, and innovations
Sharpen Your Skills: Expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, focused tracks, and case-based learning
Connect with Peers: Unparalleled networking opportunities that bring together the multiprofessional team
Earn ACE Credits and MOC Points: Practical insights that go beyond the classroom

Hear from the cochairs and find more reasons to attend!

2026 Critical Care Congress

March 22-24, 2026

McCormick Place® West Building

Chicago, IL, USA

CCM: Choosing Induction Agents in Critical Care
Induction drugs are a vital component of tracheal intubation. Research challenges include the ethics of which drugs can be tested on patients and the emergent nature of many tracheal intubations.

Host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FCCM, welcomes Vincenzo Russotto, MD, to discuss his article in Critical Care Medicine about choosing the best induction agents for critically ill patients.

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CCM: Liberal Versus Restrictive Blood Transfusion in TBI
A recently published article in Critical Care Medicine examined whether a liberal transfusion strategy is safer than a restrictive strategy in patients with traumatic brain injury.

Host Marilyn N. Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, welcomes Matheus Bannach, MD, to discuss the importance of optimizing transfusion thresholds, the risks and benefits of blood transfusion for critically ill patients, and the limited supply of donated blood.

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AI in Critical Care and Education
More and more, critical care clinicians can use AI to improve care and manage workloads.

Host Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, and guests Kaitlin M. Alexander, PharmD, BCCCP, and Ankit Sakhuja, MD, MS, FCCM, talk about integrating technology into critical care practice and how to train future clinicians on effectively using AI tools while acknowledging the limitations.

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‌Did You Know?

SCCM’s clinical guidelines, from sepsis care to pain, agitation, and delirium, are free to everyone and are made possible through membership dues. By joining or renewing, you’re directly supporting evidence-based care worldwide.

Want to help beyond membership dues? Consider an unrestricted donation to further SCCM’s mission in providing the highest-quality care for critically ill and injured patients.

‌OCTOBER 17, 2025

Webcast: Journal Club: Spotlight on Pharmacy

OCTOBER 22, 2025

Deep Dive: The Basics of Nutritional Support for the Critically Ill

OCTOBER 23, 2025

Webcast: Nonconvulsive Seizures In Critical Care: The Emergency You Can't Afford to Miss

NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Webcast: Use of Factor Concentrates in Critically Ill Patients

NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Webcast: Advances in Seizure and Status Epilepticus Management in the ICU

MARCH 22-24, 2026

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