Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)

Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is the largest non-profit medical organization dedicate

The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is the largest non-profit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. With members in more than 100 countries, SCCM is the only organization that represents all professional components of the critical care team. The Society offers a variety of activities that ensures excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.

Implement the new SCCM guidelines on administration of neuromuscular blockade in adults with ARDs at the bedside with th...
06/18/2026

Implement the new SCCM guidelines on administration of neuromuscular blockade in adults with ARDs at the bedside with this toolkit.
➡️ https://ow.ly/sTh150ZaGC0

Inside the toolkit, you'll find:
✅ A visual abstract summarizing the guideline recommendations
✅ An infographic on the top 5 barriers and prevention strategies for adoption, implementation, and sustainment
✅ A template of a cost decision tree for assessing implementation costs applicable across high-, middle- and low-resource contexts
✅ An interactive infographic highlighting research priorities

➡️Access the guidelines: https://ow.ly/bT3Q50ZbaY4

We are proud to announce brand new impact factors for SCCM journals! 🎉 From innovations in sepsis care to expert-develop...
06/17/2026

We are proud to announce brand new impact factors for SCCM journals! 🎉 From innovations in sepsis care to expert-developed guidelines, Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, and Critical Care Explorations amplify science that advances the field of critical care.

Thank you to all who make this achievement possible! The expert work of our editors, reviewers, and authors ensures that each article contributes to greater excellence in research and care across the globe. 🤝

🚀 Catch up on the latest innovations in critical care at sccmjournals.org

Our 10-step framework to improve sepsis care in low-resource settings has been put to the test! 👏 Pilot workshops in Ken...
06/16/2026

Our 10-step framework to improve sepsis care in low-resource settings has been put to the test! 👏 Pilot workshops in Kenya and Belize used the framework in practice and helped to identify gaps in sepsis recognition pathways.

In Belize, the National Workshop on Sepsis Care Pathways Implementation was held by SCCM and the Government of Belize with support from the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization. Read about the event: https://ow.ly/6wir50ZaFVU

Learn more about our initiative in collaboration with the Global Sepsis Alliance and the WHO: https://ow.ly/Pw9450ZaFVW

Time is running out to apply for an SCCM research grant! 🔬 Applications are open through June 19, 2026: sccm.org/grants
06/15/2026

Time is running out to apply for an SCCM research grant! 🔬 Applications are open through June 19, 2026: sccm.org/grants

Early administration of appropriate antimicrobial therapy is the most effective initial intervention to reduce mortality...
06/14/2026

Early administration of appropriate antimicrobial therapy is the most effective initial intervention to reduce mortality in patients with sepsis or septic shock. Use this antibiotic timing framework to help in evaluating when to administer in adult patients.

View full framework: https://ow.ly/zHbz50Z90hC

2026 Adult sepsis guidelines ➡️ https://ow.ly/o6E450Z90hF

The Phoenix Sepsis Criteria and Phoenix Sepsis Score improve mortality prediction and prognostication over International...
06/13/2026

The Phoenix Sepsis Criteria and Phoenix Sepsis Score improve mortality prediction and prognostication over International Pediatric Sepsis Consensus Conference criteria, particularly at 48 hours, supporting adoption in pediatric critical care.

➡️Read the research in Critical Care Medicine: https://ow.ly/INRG50Z7j1w

Join SCCM & AACN on July 10 for the free webcast Lessons from the ICU: Advanced Wound Management in Practice: https://ow...
06/12/2026

Join SCCM & AACN on July 10 for the free webcast Lessons from the ICU: Advanced Wound Management in Practice: https://ow.ly/CCY350Z7j9h

Learn practical strategies for assessing, preventing, and managing complex wounds in the ICU, with expert insights on advanced pressure injury care.
Sponsored by Coloplast

Congratulations to the SCCM Carolinas/Virginias Chapter on a successful 44th Annual Scientific Symposium! 👏SCCM Secretar...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to the SCCM Carolinas/Virginias Chapter on a successful 44th Annual Scientific Symposium! 👏

SCCM Secretary Dr. Gloria Rodriguez-Vega served as keynote speaker during this year’s event. Thank you for sharing your expertise and representing SCCM.

SCCM Chapters bring education, connection, and leadership closer to home. Find your local chapter at sccm.org/chapters

SCCM leaders are committed to advancing care for critically ill and injured patients worldwide. 🌍SCCM President-Elect Dr...
06/11/2026

SCCM leaders are committed to advancing care for critically ill and injured patients worldwide. 🌍

SCCM President-Elect Dr. Amy Dzierba and Council member Dr. Stephen Pastores represented us at the 24th International Symposium on Medical Emergencies and Critical Patients (SIEMPAC 2026), sharing their expertise, learning from, and making lasting connecting with the international critical care community.

Special thanks to Dr. Javier Bolano, President of the Chilean Society of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, and SIEMPAC Director Dr. Sebastian Ugrate for hosting us and providing a phenomenal program!

Catch up on the latest in pharmacy research at this month’s Spotlight on Pharmacy webcast, which features topics on anti...
06/11/2026

Catch up on the latest in pharmacy research at this month’s Spotlight on Pharmacy webcast, which features topics on antipsychotic medication, fluid overload in children, and intracerebral hemorrhage. Register now: sccm.org/spotlightonpharmacy

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