🎙️ Tilt Talk – Episode 4: with Kali Dayton

In this inspiring episode of Tilt Talk, host Jenna Hightower sits down with Kali Dayton, founder of the acclaimed podcast Walking Home from the ICU, to explore the transformative power of verticalization therapy in critical care.

Together, Jenna and Kali unpack the cultural, clinical, and emotional barriers that keep ICU patients immobilized and the ripple effects that change lives when we choose to stand them up instead. From real world patient stories to evidence-based insights, this conversation dives deep into the movement reshaping how we think about recovery, dignity, and the future of critical care.

Tune in for a powerful discussion on courage, culture, and the human spirit behind the science of verticalization therapy.

Ilija Klipa has been with AHN since December 2018 and specializes in critical care/cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. His intensive care unit deals with a high volume of patients supported with mechanical circulatory devices, including VA-ECMO, percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs), and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), that require prehabilitation to improve their qualification for advanced therapies including heart transplant and durable left ventricular assist devices.LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilija-klipa-3481a8264?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_androidResources:Clinical management of the Impella 5.5 pumphttps://www.jhltonline.org/article/S1053-2498(25)02035-2/fulltextAmbulation in patients with peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and concomitant femoral intra-aortic balloon pump supporthttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02676591241290402

In Episode 2 of Tilt Talk, we take the conversation further and dive into the real-world application of early mobility and verticalization therapy in today’s ICUs. Building on the foundation from Episode 1, we explore how hospitals are moving beyond theory and making verticalization the standard of care for their most complex patients.✨ What you’ll learn in Episode 2:The link between verticalization therapy and faster recovery timesCase examples from high-acuity patients on ECMO, ARDS, and mechanical supportWhy early mobility reduces complications, length of stay, and overall ICU costsThe challenges hospitals face—and how leaders are overcoming themWhether you’re a clinician, administrator, or simply curious about the future of critical care, this episode shows why more hospitals are adopting Total Lift Beds and embracing verticalization.🔔 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future episodes featuring clinical champions, success stories, and ICU innovations that are shaping patient care worldwide.📌 Follow VitalGo & Tilt Talk:

Welcome to the very first episode of Tilt Talk, the show where we dive deep into the world of verticalization therapy and explore how it’s changing critical care forever.In this episode, we introduce the concept behind Tilt Talk and discuss why the Total Lift Bed and verticalization are becoming the new standard of care in ICUs worldwide. From reducing complications in ECMO and ARDS patients to accelerating recovery and mobility, we’ll uncover the science, the stories, and the impact behind this breakthrough therapy.✨ What you’ll learn in Episode 1:What verticalization therapy really means for patients and cliniciansWhy early mobility is critical in high-acuity ICUsHow the Total Lift Bed is reshaping outcomes for ECMO, ARDS, and other critical conditionsWhat’s next for hospitals embracing this technologyThis is just the beginning—join us as we bring together clinicians, innovators, and thought leaders to share insights, success stories, and the future of critical care.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Tilt Talk.Hosted by Jenna Hightower, Phillip Gonzalez and Becky Rimert Brought to you by VitalGo