Tilt Talk 

Episode One 

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 clinicians Why early mobility is critical in high-acuity ICUs How the Total Lift Bed is reshaping outcomes for ECMO, ARDS, and other critical conditions What’s next for hospitals embracing this technology This 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

Episode Two 

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 times Case examples from high-acuity patients on ECMO, ARDS, and mechanical support Why early mobility reduces complications, length of stay, and overall ICU costs The challenges hospitals face—and how leaders are overcoming them Whether 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:

Episode Three with Llia Klipa 

Guest 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.

Episode Four with Kali Dayton 

Guest Kali Dayton. Critically ill patients are often kept sedated and immobile for days or weeks but ICUs around the world are starting getting patients awake and walking sooner and more frequently. In this episode we dive into how ICU care evolved from immobility to mobility, why it matters, and how technology — including the Total Lift Bed — is helping lead the next phase of this revolution.

Episode Five with Stephen Ramsey 

🎙️ VitalGo’s Tilt Talk — Episode: The Ramsey Protocol for Safe Ambulation of Femoral IABP Patients

Guest: Dr. Stephen Ramsey

In this powerful and highly practical episode of Tilt Talk, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Ramsey—the driving force behind what is now widely known as The Ramsey Protocol for the safe and progressive ambulation of patients supported by femoral Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs).

Dr. Ramsey takes us on a journey from the early days of the protocol’s development to its current use across leading cardiovascular units. We explore the clinical questions that sparked the protocol, the evolution of key milestones, and the real-world data now validating its impact on patient mobility, safety, and outcomes.

Listeners will hear:

    •    The history of The Ramsey Protocol and why traditional mobility restrictions needed to be challenged

    •    The step-by-step progression, from first tilt to full ambulation, including essential safety considerations

    •    Practical modifications clinicians have adopted to tailor the approach to unique patient populations

    •    Up-to-date evidence demonstrating improved patient outcomes and reduced complications

    •    Humanizing mobility, with stories of patients who regained autonomy, confidence, and hope through structured early ambulation

    •    And of course, how the Total Lift® Bed plays an integral role—supporting gradual mobilization, standardizing practice, and making safe mobility possible even for the most fragile patients.

Whether you’re new to IABP mobilization or looking to refine your current practice, this episode delivers everything from “how-to” protocol specifics to high-level insights on culture change and patient-centered care.

Join us as Dr. Ramsey shares the wisdom, data, and heart behind a protocol that is reshaping what’s possible in critical care mobility.

Episode six with Stephen Ramsey 

🎙️ VitalGo’s Tilt Talk — Episode: Advancing ECMO Mobility: Inside the New ELSO Rehabilitation & Mobilization Guidelines

Guest: Dr. Stephen Ramsey

In Part 2 of our special series with Dr. Stephen Ramsey, Tilt Talk explores one of the most significant recent advancements in critical care: the development of the ELSO ECMO Rehabilitation and Mobilization Guidelines. As a key contributor, Dr. Ramsey provides an insider’s look at how these landmark guidelines came together—and why they matter now more than ever.

In this episode, we unpack:

    •    The origin story of the guidelines: how the idea formed, the clinical questions that drove the initiative, and the collaborative process that shaped the final document

    •    The multidisciplinary team behind the work, highlighting the global experts who brought diverse perspectives and frontline experience

    •    The evidence base: what current research shows about early mobility, safety, and functional outcomes for ECMO-supported patients

    •    What the guidelines include, from risk stratification to progression pathways to best practices for mobilizing even the sickest patients

    •    Why verticalization matters—and how Dr. Ramsey emphasizes its role as a cornerstone of modern ECMO care, supporting early physiologic engagement and safer mobilization in complex cases

Dr. Ramsey also shares remarkable patient stories that illustrate the power of thoughtful, compassionate, mobility-focused care—from day-one humanization to the moment of discharge. His insights offer both practical guidance and meaningful reminders of the “why” behind advancing rehabilitation in critical care.

Whether you’re implementing ECMO mobility practices or looking to elevate your current program, this episode sheds light on the science, collaboration, and heart behind the newest ELSO standards—and the evolving future of ECMO care.