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#225 ICU Assessment Essentials - RASS, CPOT, and CAM ICU Explained
In this episode, we cover ICU Assessment Essentials by breaking down three of the most important bedside tools in critical care: the RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale), CPOT (Critical Care Pain Observation Tool), and CAM-ICU (Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU). This episode is designed for nursing students, ICU clinicians, and healthcare professionals who want a practical, easy-to-follow guide to assessing sedation, pain, and delirium in critically ill patients. We walk through each assessment step by step, explain how the tools work together in daily ICU practice, and share…
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