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Kalpalatha K. Guntupalli, MD, FCCP, was named
the Second Eli Lilly and Company Distinguished
Scholar in Critical Care Medicine in 2007 for her
project, “Development and Validation of the
Educational Materials for Use by the Critical Care
Health-care Team (Physician Trainees, Nurses,
Respiratory Therapists, Physician Assistants), and
Patient/Family for Use in the Critical Care Units.”
A goal of this project is to enhance and improve
communication between patients, families, and
physicians. To meet this goal, Dr. Guntupalli
created the brochure, ICU Patient Guide—Frequently
Asked Questions in the ICU, after conferring with
colleagues who supervise The Foundation’s Critical
Care Family Assistance Program in their hospitals.
Using easy-to-read text, photos, and drawings of
medical equipment, Dr. Guntupalli instructs family
members of ICU patients on what to expect, why
certain procedures are followed, and who to speak
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to for important information in an ICU unit. Hospitals
can purchase the brochure from The CHEST
Foundation and print it with their logo to effectively
educate and communicate with patients and
their families. To extend the reach of her important
message, Dr. Guntupalli has had the brochure
translated into Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
Enduring value.