We invite you to join the Midwest Chapter for our next FREE virtual webinar on July 1 at 6pm CST. Critical Care Pharmacy Resident Hannah Hinrichs will be reviewing the pharmacology of Rapid Sequence Intubation. RSVP: shorturl.at/DYONx

New Member Spotlight! We invite our followers to help welcome Annie Echelbarger, an ICU nurse practitioner, to the Midwest Chapter! Welcome, Annie. We cannot wait to get to know you and work with you in the MWC.

Abstract Submissions are officially being accepted for the Midwest Chapter's 7th Annual Critical Care Conference! Submission deadline: July 31 at midnight CST Submission form: sccmmwc.starchapter.com/form.php?for...

Are you wondering what all the excitement is about the ICU Liberation bundle? Take a listen! #icu #criticalcaremedicine #ICUliberation

Only 2 weeks left to nominate SCCM - Midwest Chapter Officers! Nominations end on 4/27. sccmmidwestchapter.org/survey.php?i...

We are two weeks away from Critical Care Pharmacist Rebecca Hilton's virtual webinar reviewing Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis. Claim your FREE spot by RSVPing to [email protected]!

Are you or a colleague interested in getting more involved with the Midwest Chapter in a leadership capacity? Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know for a leadership role in SCCM-MWC by completing a very brief survey. sccmmidwestchapter.org/survey.php?i...

DCD + NRP — When the Heart Stops… Can It Beat Again? 1/ The heart has stopped. 🫀 5️⃣ minutes pass. ⏱️ Could that same heart be transplanted into another patient ❓ Yes ‼️ Welcome to Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD).

Congress 2026 in Chicago was a success! It was great seeing familiar and new faces at the Midwest Chapter Reception yesterday. Thanks to all who came, and thank you to the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) for yet another fantastic Critical Care Congress!

We hope to see you TODAY at the Midwest Chapter reception from 4-6pm! Enjoy Congress.

Wondering where the data stands on Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis? Join the MWC for our upcoming FREE Virtual Webinar where Critical Care Pharmacist Rebecca Hilton will be discussing exactly that! Wednesday, 4/22 at 6pm CST on Zoom. RSVP REQUIRED: Email [email protected] to claim your spot!

SAVE THE DATE! March 23, at SCCM Congress, the Midwest chapter invites you to our Reception from 4-6pm. Where: 3rd floor of Marriott Marquis Chicago, RR Donnelley Room No RSVP required - stop by for food, drinks, and fun! MIDWEST CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED to attend!

SAVE THE DATE! March 23, 2026, at SCCM Congress, the Midwest Chapter is thrilled to invite you to our Chapter Reception. When: 4-6pm Where: 3rd floor of the Marriott Marquis Chicago - RR Donnelley Room No RSVP required - stop by for some food, drinks, and a fun time!

Meet ICU Pharmacist Morgan Ridout, a member of the Midwest Chapter's Communications Committee. We had the opportunity to ask Morgan a few questions. Check out her answers below! Interested in joining SCCM - Midwest Chapter? Email [email protected] to learn more!

1/ Code blue. The patient is 30 weeks pregnant. 🤰 Does ACLS change for pregnant patients? This thread will cover the 2025 AHA ACLS guidelines for pregnancy, highlighting the updates and what remains unchanged.

It's not too late to register for Wednesday's free virtual webinar at 6pm CST! All attendees will qualify for CME. Claim your spot by emailing [email protected].

Meet the Midwest Chapter's recently elected Secretary, ICU Pharmacist Rebecca Hilton. We had the pleasure of asking Rebecca a few questions. Check out her answers below!

We hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving Holiday weekend with loved ones! 🦃 It is not too late to register for FREE CME by attending Dr. Greenberg's lecture on Shared Decision Making in the ICU. When: 12/17/25 at 6pm CT Email [email protected] to register & claim your spot!

We are excited to announce our next FREE virtual ICU webinar on December 17 at 6pm CST. Dr. Jared Greenberg will be discussing Patient Prognosis and decision-making in critically ill patients. Interested in joining? RSVP by emailing [email protected] to claim your spot.

Are you interested in getting more involved with SCCM Midwest Chapter? Great networking opportunity and a chance to gain and share knowledge. Please complete this short survey and we may be reaching out to you soon! sccmmidwestchapter.org/survey.php?i...

Our 6th Annual Symposium is off to a great start! We're looking forward to seeing everyone today at Fairbanks Hall in Indianapolis and learning from our wonderful speakers and abstract presenters.

Calling for ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS for our Annual Critical Care Conference! Submit via RedCap by AUGUST 15! Interested in learning from some incredible critical care speakers and meeting others in the field? Join us September 13 in Indianapolis. Registration: sccmmwc.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.ph...

It's not too late to register for THURSDAY's FREE Virtual Webinar with Dr. Michael Ries. Learn all about Tele-Critical Care and earn some CME! When: Thursday, July 31 at 6pm CST RSVP required! Email [email protected] to claim your spot.

Register now for the 6th CC Conf in Indianapolis - here is all the info needed- free to members, reduced for trainees and $45 non-member. www.canva.com/design/DAGtR... Abstracts are due by August 15 at QR. @pharmacytodose.bsky.social @sccmcriticalcare.bsky.social

1/ Pediatric Obesity in the ICU Definitions: CDC - BMI > 95th percentile for age and sex. (Children >2 Y) WHO - BMI > 97.7th percentile for the sex-specific weight for recumbent length (Children < 2 years) Epidemiology: 1 in 5 US children and adolescents.

~Are you interested in learning more about Telehealth in the Critical Care realm? ~Would you like to get free CME? If you answered YES to the above questions, please join us on July 31 at 6pm CST for a FREE online webinar presented by Dr. Ries. Email [email protected] to receive the link.

Happy Fourth of July! We hope everyone enjoys the fireworks, parade, and barbecues. Stay safe and have a lovely weekend 🇺🇸

~Midwest Chapter's 6th Annual Critical Care Conference~ September 13, 2025 in Indianapolis Not a SCCM-MWC member? Not a problem! Register as a guest - we'd love to have you. Registration is Open! sccmmidwestchapter.org/meet-reg1.ph...

!Save the Date! Midwest Chapter's 6th Annual Critical Care Conference will be on September 13 in Indianapolis. Have research that you're looking to publish? Submit your research abstracts no later than August 15 for consideration.

1/ Hypothermia ❄️ = core body temperature < 35 °C. Can be primary (cold exposure) or secondary (illness, intoxication, trauma). As core temp drops, organ function slows; severe hypothermia causes bradycardia, hypotension, and arrhythmia risk.

Join us on July 31, 2025 at 6pm central time for our next free webinar discussing Telehealth in the Critical Care and Acute Care setting with Dr. Michael Ries. To receive the Zoom link, please RSVP by emailing [email protected]!

Interested in learning about drug dosing with plasma exchange? Join us on Wednesday, March 12 at 6pm central time on Zoom for a free webinar. RSVP is required to register and obtain the Zoom link. Email [email protected] to claim your spot!

A stunning ending to the @sccmcriticalcare.bsky.social Congress in Orlando #SCCM2025 Thanks to staff, speakers, and program committee for outstanding education and the chance to see life-long friends. #Medsky

We are excited to announce our next FREE virtual webinar! Who and What: YOU and anyone interested in learning about PLASMA EXCHANGE from Dr. Robin Breitzka, PharmD. When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6pm central time Where: Virtual!! - RSVP to [email protected] to claim your spot!

Congratulations to @SCCM award winners and new Fellows (FCCM) including our own past leaders Candice White and Padmaraj Duvvuri. #SCCM2025

Thought Leader presentation by Seema Gandhi on how to be good environmental stewards in the ICU - CDC summary slide on global effects of climate change. @SCCM #SCCM2025

Jose Pasquale incoming SCCM President honors a Penn colleague who asked 5 questions for each patient #SCCM2025 @sccmcriticalcare.bsky.social

Chris Farmer received @SCCM Lifetime Achievement Award and recognized Past President Rob Taylor from St Louis for his roles. #SCCM2025

Is #SCCM2025 your first Congress? Check out Break the Ice: First-Time Congress Attendee Gathering today at 5:30 pm ET! Connect with other first-time attendees, get tips on making the most of your experience, & engage with leaders in the critical care field. Find more resources: buff.ly/4hFzBTU #SCCM

Follow #SCCM2025 for all things Congress! Check out these tips for joining the conversation 👇 #SCCM

Join the SCCM Midwest Chapter at a meet and greet reception on Sunday Feb 23 at the Hyatt in Challenger 38 from 6-7:30 @SCCM #SCCM2025

Excited for the start of @sccmcriticalcare.bsky.social and #Sccm25 in Orlando. Looking forward to meeting friends and making new connections.

Officer Nominations Open for SCCM Midwest Chapter Self nominate for 1-year offices or 3-year member at large roles. Email if questions: [email protected] sccmmidwestchapter.org/survey.php?i...

Join us at the SCCM Congress in Orlando for a reception February 23, 6-7:30pm in Hyatt in Challenger 38. We cover IL, IN, MO and all interested Congress participants are welcome @sccmcriticalcare.bsky.social

The Midwest Chapter of SCCM is now on Bluesky. Follow us for information on upcoming webinars and programs.