Critical Care

Professor Giulio Frova offers insight into the world of anesthesiology, how he came up with the idea for the Frova Intubating Introducer, and how to handle difficult intubations. What inspired you to pursue a career in anesthesiology? It was a fortuitous circumstance. I was on summer holiday. My main interest was to become a psychiatrist,…

Early mobility has become an increasingly important topic in critical care medicine. To help spread the word on this key issue, we talked to Dr. Paul Marik and Dr. Bruce Friedman, two intensivists at the forefront of this topic. Why is early mobility an important topic? Dr. Marik emphasizes the enduring impact either sedation or…

The plenary sessions at the 36th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (ISICEM) offered valuable clinical perspective in the areas of airway management and enteral feeding. If you weren’t able to be there, here were some of the notable takeaways. From the presentation by Dr. Paul Mayo1  The learning curve for airway management is steep…

In this video, airway management pioneer Professor Peter Charters begins his presentation at the World Airway Management Meeting (WAMM) in Dublin with a demonstration of the Aintree Intubation Catheter for a laryngeal mask airway exchange. Professor Charters then explains multiple difficult laryngeal mask airway placement scenarios, giving diagnostic criteria for incorrect placement and solutions for better positioning. Please note: LMA® is a registered…

With a company the size of Cook, chances are that our patients and their caregivers could also be our coworkers and friends. Scott, a trainer in Cook’s fitness center, is the Dad of a 13-month-old “tubie.” In preparation for Feeding Tube Awareness Week, Scott shared his thoughts of caring for an adorable little guy that…

From November 12-14, the UK-based Difficult Airway Society (DAS) and the US-based Society for Airway Management (SAM) combined their annual meetings into the first World Airway Management Meeting (WAMM). Held in Dublin, this international event welcomed nearly 1,500 delegates from around the world to represent a variety of countries. New DAS Guidelines for Difficult Intubation released…

One of the largest and most influential critical care meetings took place in Montreal. CHEST 2015, led by the American College of Chest Physicians, brought together expert faculty, offering the latest advances in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Topics included early mobilization, interventional pulmonary procedures, and end-of-life decision-making. Couldn’t make it to CHEST this…

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) hosted Anesthesiology® 2015 in San Diego. With over 13,000 attendees from 90 countries, the conference provided a great opportunity for industry and medical professionals to come together to share ideas, network, and discuss the future of anesthesiology. This year’s conference featured over 500 sessions, special lectures, and hands-on workshops…

Fall is an exciting time for Critical Care as we gear up for some of the industry’s most important events, which will take place all across the world. This year, we’re looking forward to speaking with physicians, showcasing our products, and learning about the latest advancements in the field of critical care. From anesthesiology to…

Critical care medicine often involves life-or-death situations, and life-saving procedures can be very expensive, particularly when they are performed in the operating room. Beginning in September, the Critical Care division will hold a series of Innovations in Bedside Procedures Vista courses to teach clinicians how to treat critically ill patients at the bedside using Cook…

From May 15-20, physicians and scientists from around the world gathered in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center for the ATS 2015 International Conference to discover the latest information on clinical, basic, and translational science in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. Founded in 1905, the International Conference welcomes more than 14,000 visitors each year…

Cook’s Critical Care division recently invited a group of managers from its Latin America preferred distributor partners to Cook headquarters in Bloomington, Indiana, for a week of intensive product training. Representing Mexico’s Endomédica were Izchel and Jose Luis. E. Tamussino in Brazil was represented by Roniston, Debora, and Fabiana. They were welcomed by Cook Group…

ATS 2015, held on May 15-20 at Denver’s Colorado Convention Center, will give attendees the chance to delve into the latest advances in research and participate in an array of progressive educational sessions, interactive workshops, and discussions.   A Practical Workshop Presentation at the ATS 2015 International Conference Be sure to check out our EBUS…

Join more than 6,000 members of the critical care community for five days of progressive educational sessions, hands-on workshops and interactive discussions. Held at the Phoenix Convention Center from January 17-21, SCCM’s 44th Critical Care Congress will give attendees the chance to delve into the latest advances in research, contribute thought-provoking ideas, network and share in a varied…

This month, we sat down with Kahil, who was recently promoted to a regional manager role for the south central portion of the US. This month he is celebrating his five-year anniversary with Cook. When did you join Cook? I started working at Cook five years ago in December 2009. At first I was in…

Honoring a visionary can be challenging to do. But when that visionary is Dr. Pasquale “Pat” Ciaglia the decision to support a memorial lectureship in his honor was a no-brainer for us at Cook. We are excited for our trip to Austin, Texas, to join the American College of Chest Physicians at CHEST 2014. This year’s agenda proves…

This month, we sat down with Kerri, our Regional Manager for the southeastern portion of the U.S. She is part of a team at Cook that is developing solutions to better serve our military personnel and veterans.  What spurred you to work on this initiative? I have always been interested in how we as a…

As we look back on our history with Dr. Pat Ciaglia, we talked to Staffan Grigholm, a retired employee who was one of our company’s original seven sales representatives. Staffan (in plaid pants) made the initial contact between Cook and Dr. Ciaglia.

Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is a procedure that has impacted millions of lives. But it didn’t happen overnight. From a chance encounter with a physician inventor, to sales reps being laughed out of offices, it’s hard to believe that PDT at the bedside is commonplace today. The first serial dilator that introduced PDT to medicine…

In the field of critical care, bedside procedures are both life-saving and cost-saving. During our Innovations in Bedside Procedures Vista course, clinicians learn to master these procedures to treat critically ill patients at the bedside while avoiding the large price tag associated with the operating room.

Fall is a great time of year for the Critical Care division at Cook. In addition to enjoying some cooler weather, we’ve got a lot in store including Vista courses and an exciting season of trade shows. Check out where we’ll be this fall, and don’t forget to connect with us on ourTwitter handle, @CookCritCare!

Having options is helpful, particularly when it comes to patient care. Vascular access is no exception. When it comes to treating patients that present with unique situations or needs, it’s good to have options to customize treatment. The members of Novation, the largest group purchasing organization (GPO), will continue to have options when it comes to…

What do you do at Cook? I am a District Manager in Critical Care. My territory includes most of Tennessee, portions of Kentucky, Mississippi, and Alabama. How long have you been with Cook? I joined Cook in June 2009. Where did you do before joining Cook? I worked in pharmaceutical sales for six years. What…

In-services are a powerful way to provide value to our customers and ultimately help patients. I recently worked with a hospital in Washington to provide training at an all-day difficult airway in-service for more than 100 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and CRNA students, emergency department physicians, anesthesiologists, and pediatric ICU physicians. Two instructors from the hospital led…

We are looking forward to the American Thoracic Society’s International Conference in San Diego this weekend.  ATS 2014 will offer the latest information on clinical, basic and translational science in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. ATS is one of the leading scientific meetings in respiratory medicine, drawing attendees (like us) who are serious about…

When a patient loses an airway, physicians often only have seconds to make a life-saving decision. The opportunity to successfully treat patients when their lives hang in the balance is why we have collaborated with physicians for years to develop new products. And it’s why we continue to collaborate today.

Patient safety is something I’ve become particularly passionate about since I started working at Cook. Every day in the US approximately 54 people die from catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs)1. That number doesn’t include the hundreds of thousands of people that get other hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) each year. Knowing that people die every day from ‘never…

Steven may not be the oldest member of the Critical Care sales team, but he’s already leaving a mark in his size 15 shoes. What do you do? I am the Critical Care District Manager based out of Tampa, FL. When did you join the team? I’m still pretty new. I joined Cook in my current…

What do you do? I am a product manager for Cook MyoSite. Before that, I served as the global product manager for Cook Medical’s Critical Care division for seven years. When did you join Cook? I started as a QAC laboratory analyst in 2005. What motivated you when you were a Critical Care product manager? Airway management is something that people often forget about because the…

Did you know that 54 lives are lost everyday in the U.S. because of catheter-related bloodstream infections? That’s 54 people who are family members, colleagues and friends. When these infections are preventable, we want EVERYONE to know.

We’re excited to be at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ Annual Meeting, ANESTHESIOLOGY 2013, in San Francisco this month. “My favorite part of ASA is talking shop with physicians I’ve met over the years,” said Walter Mitchell, one of Critical Care’s product managers. “I’ve been going to ASA since 2007 and I’ve made a lot…

Healthcare Purchasing News, a publication for supply chain leadership, recently featured Cook Medical’s antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters. Dan Sirota discussed Spectrum® technology with journalist Susan Cantrell and explained both the patient and financial impact of using Spectrum.