# 67. Sleeping in the ICU: Why is it critical and how do we help our patients get more of it?

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Podcast: [Critical Care Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/critical-care-time-7030759)
Published: 2026-01-26T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Critical Care Time we delve into the fascinating world of sleep with a focus on the importance of sleep in our ICU patients and how we can promote good quality sleep in the sickest patients in the hospital. Try not to sleep through this one as we provide some valuable insights and high quality pearls to get you geared up and ready to be a champion for sleep in your ICU! As always, listen and let us know what you think. Special thanks to The Difficult Airway Course: Critical Care, for sponsoring this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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