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The Voice of Critical Care

The CCCS espouses the philosophy of collaborative multidisciplinary practice to promote research, education and patient care in Critical Care Medicine.

11/04/2026

🗣️ **Serious Illness Conversations in Critical Care: A Skills Workshop**

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 21, 2026!

Join us for an engaging half-day workshop designed to enhance your communication skills around serious illness discussions in critical care.

You'll learn how to:

- Convey tough news with empathy and clarity
- Discuss prognosis confidently
- Foster shared decision-making through patient-focused conversations

📅 Date: November 21, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Conversation Lab, 522 University Avenue, Toronto, ON

Course Directors include Amanda Roze, Sarah Andersen, Maria Jogova & Warren Lewin.

Elevate your ability to support patients and families during challenging talks.

👉 Register here: https://criticalcarecanada.com/registration-2026/

10/30/2026

Do you have an interest in Neurocritical Care? Join the Canadian Critical Care Society's (CCCS) new Neurocritical Care (NCC) Section!

The CCCS is establishing a Neurocritical Care Section to bring together members with a shared interest in neurocritical care.

The Section aims to:

Build connections and foster collaboration among professionals in neurocritical care.

Support clinical practice development and educational activities.

Facilitate the endorsement of guidance documents.

Support neurocritical care-related research.

How to Join:

Current CCCS Members: There is no additional fee to join! Simply log in to your CCCS account:

Go to your profile and select Edit Profile.

Under CCCS Sections, find "I would like to join the Neurocritical Care Section."

Select Yes and save your changes.

Not yet a CCCS Member? We encourage you to consider joining the CCCS and becoming part of the Neurocritical Care Section!

Visit CCCS Membership to learn more and become a member.

We look forward to connecting with you!

10/26/2026

This Canadian Intensive Care Week, the Canadian Critical Care Society (CCCS) recognizes the dedicated healthcare professionals who care for critically ill patients across Canada.

We celebrate the expertise, collaboration, compassion and commitment of critical care teams who make a difference for patients and their families every day.

Thank you to everyone working in critical care for the important work you do.

10/19/2026

Don't miss our upcoming webinar with Dr. Srinivas Murthy and Dr. Wendy Sligl, where they'll dive into viral pneumonia treatment for critically ill patients!

Topics covered:

- Clinical presentation & epidemiology of influenza-related critical illness
- Evidence supporting antiviral use in severe cases
- Steroids in managing influenza pneumonia vs other viral pneumonias

🗓️ Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM EDT
⏳ Duration: 1 hour

👉 Register here: https://academy.criticalcarecanada.com/webinars/5847338

10/14/2026

Join Dr. Srinivas Murthy and Dr. Wendy Sligl for a one-hour webinar focused on the treatment of viral pneumonia in critically ill patients.

Topics will include:
-Clinical presentation and epidemiology of critical illness due to influenza
-Current evidence for antiviral use in critically ill patients with influenza
-The role and impact of steroids in influenza pneumonia compared with other viral pneumonias

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
12:00 PM EDT
Duration: 1 hour

Register: https://academy.criticalcarecanada.com/webinars/5847338

10/07/2026

Stay fashionable and warm this chilly season!

Elevate your style with the custom CCCS Scrub Top, ideal for clinical and ICU environments.

Don’t miss out on showcasing your unique flair! ✨

👉 Check it out here:
https://www.canadiancriticalcare.org/Scrub-Tops

10/06/2026

Serious Illness Conversations in Critical Care: A Skills-Based Workshop

Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for an interactive half-day workshop focused on building practical communication skills for serious illness conversations in critical care.

Through expert facilitation, realistic case discussions, and hands-on practice, participants will develop strategies to:

Communicate serious information with empathy and clarity
Discuss prognosis and goals of care with confidence
Support shared decision-making through patient-centred communication

📅 November 21, 2026
🕐 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 The Conversation Lab, 522 University Avenue, Toronto, ON

Course Directors: Amanda Roze, Sarah Andersen, Maria Jogova, Warren Lewin

Strengthen your communication skills and gain practical techniques you can apply immediately when supporting patients and families through difficult conversations.

Register now: https://criticalcarecanada.com/registration-2026/

10/02/2026

New Educational Resource

The Canadian Critical Care Society’s EDDI Committee is pleased to share a free, bilingual, online curriculum focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ considerations in organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

Designed for healthcare professionals and trainees, this self-paced course provides an opportunity to strengthen knowledge and support inclusive practices in critical care.

Learn more and access the curriculum:
https://profedu.blood.ca/en/organs-and-tissues/courses/2SLGBTQI

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09/30/2026

Upcoming Webinar: Getting Antibiotics Right in Septic Shock: Optimizing Dose and Delivery

Join Dr. Gloria Vázquez Grande and Dr. Salmaan Kanji for a one-hour webinar exploring practical strategies for optimizing antibiotic therapy in septic shock.

Topics will include:

Continuous infusion of beta-lactam antibiotics
Empiric combination antibiotic therapy
Loading doses and early treatment during evolving organ dysfunction
Timing of dose adjustments as organ function changes

Thursday, October 1, 2026
12:00 PM EDT
Duration: 1 hour
Topic: Management
Access: Registered Users

Register here: https://academy.criticalcarecanada.com/webinars/5847337

09/30/2026

NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
September 30

We remember.
We listen.
We learn.
We reflect.

Honouring Survivors, remembering the children who never returned home, and recognizing the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.

Committed to equitable and culturally safe care.

Address

CCCS Office 20 Crown Steel Drive Unit 6
Toronto, ON
L3R9X9

Telephone

+19054153917

Website

http://www.canadiancriticalcare.org/

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