"Keep Calm and Breathe On: A Critical Care Approach to Oxygen, Ventilation, and Beyond"

Keep Calm and Breathe On: A Critical Care Approach to Oxygen, Ventilation and Beyond is a dynamic educational symposium designed for critical care and ICU nurses seeking to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in managing complex respiratory and infectious challenges at the bedside. This engaging program brings together expert speakers to explore key topics including thoracic surgery care in the critical care setting, respiratory diseases—what they are and how to treat them, and best practices for antimicrobial use in critically ill patients. The symposium also features a powerful personal narrative from a registered respiratory therapist who experienced life from the patient’s perspective, offering meaningful insight into compassionate, patient-centered care. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, evidence-based updates, and renewed inspiration for excellence in critical care nursing.