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The official podcast of UAB Medicine, moving medicine forward.
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CLABSI Prevention: Checklists, Maintenance, and Daily Reviews (opens the original)
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Although essential for some patients, central lines create an ongoing risk of infection. Senior Director of Infection Prevention Mary Duncan and Rachael Lee, M.D., explain that central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention begins with proper insertion technique and continues throughout the life of the line. They also discuss how daily interdisciplinary rounds and shared accountability support consistent prevention.
OR Efficiencies and Excellence (opens the original)
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OR delays may never be eliminated, but many can be prevented. Napoleon Player, DNP, associate vice president of perioperative services and procedures, compares the operating room to an airport – a complex system that requires constant coordination. He explains how UAB analyzes delays and uses data to pinpoint where better preparation and communication can reduce them.
Update on Diagnosis and Management of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) (opens the original)
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Early recognition of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) is critical because further lung damage cannot be reversed. Teja Kulkarni, M.D., discusses the criteria for diagnosing PPF, the importance of multidisciplinary evaluation, and the expanding antifibrotic treatment options.
Surgical Safety: Beyond The Checklist (opens the original)
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Maximizing surgical safety takes more than a static checklist. UAB surgeons Melanie Morris, M.D., Helen Krontiras, M.D., and Adam Beck, M.D., discuss how they approach safety as a continuous improvement process spanning the patient experience. Learn how UAB standardizes care, empowers team members to speak up, and uses registry data to benchmark outcomes and target improvements. The panel also considers how emerging technologies could further advance surgical safety.
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