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American physician and researcher

Early life and education[edit]

E. Wesley Ely was born in the United States. He pursued his undergraduate education at Princeton University, where he developed an interest in medicine and research. Following his undergraduate studies, Ely attended Tulane University School of Medicine, earning his MD degree. He furthered his education with a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Career[edit]

Ely is a prominent physician and researcher specializing in critical care medicine. He is known for his work on delirium and cognitive impairment in critically ill patients. Ely has contributed significantly to the understanding of how ICU practices affect long-term patient outcomes.

Research[edit]

Ely's research has focused on improving the care of critically ill patients, particularly in the areas of delirium and cognitive dysfunction. He has been instrumental in developing protocols to assess and manage delirium in the ICU, which have been adopted internationally. His work emphasizes the importance of early mobility and minimizing sedation to improve patient outcomes.

Academic contributions[edit]

Ely has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has been a frequent speaker at international conferences. He has also contributed to several textbooks on critical care medicine. Ely is a professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he continues to teach and mentor medical students and residents.

Awards and recognition[edit]

Ely has received numerous awards for his contributions to medicine and research. His work has been recognized by various medical societies, and he has been honored for his dedication to improving patient care in the ICU.

Personal life[edit]

Ely is married and has children. He is actively involved in community service and enjoys spending time with his family.

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-'''E. Wesley Ely''' is a prominent [[American]] [[physician]], [[researcher]], and [[author]] specializing in [[pulmonary medicine]] and [[critical care medicine]]. He is best known for his extensive research and contributions to the understanding and management of [[delirium]] in critically ill patients.
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-== Early Life and Education ==
+==Early life and education==
-Ely was born and raised in the [[United States]]. He pursued his undergraduate studies at [[Vanderbilt University]], where he developed an interest in [[medicine]]. He then went on to earn his [[medical degree]] from the [[Tulane University School of Medicine]]. Following his graduation, Ely completed his [[residency]] in [[internal medicine]] at the [[University of Virginia Health System]].
+[[File:E._Wesley_Ely.png|thumb|right|E. Wesley Ely]]
+E. Wesley Ely was born in the United States. He pursued his undergraduate education at [[Princeton University]], where he developed an interest in medicine and research. Following his undergraduate studies, Ely attended [[Tulane University School of Medicine]], earning his [[Doctor of Medicine|MD]] degree. He furthered his education with a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
-== Career ==
+==Career==
-Ely is currently a professor of medicine and critical care at the [[Vanderbilt University Medical Center]]. He is also the co-director of the [[Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center]], a research center dedicated to improving the care and outcomes of critically ill patients.
+Ely is a prominent physician and researcher specializing in [[critical care medicine]]. He is known for his work on [[delirium]] and [[cognitive impairment]] in critically ill patients. Ely has contributed significantly to the understanding of how [[intensive care unit|ICU]] practices affect long-term patient outcomes.
-Ely's research primarily focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of delirium in the [[intensive care unit (ICU)]]. He has published numerous [[peer-reviewed]] articles and book chapters on the subject, and his work has significantly influenced clinical practice guidelines for managing delirium in the ICU.
+===Research===
+Ely's research has focused on improving the care of critically ill patients, particularly in the areas of delirium and cognitive dysfunction. He has been instrumental in developing protocols to assess and manage delirium in the ICU, which have been adopted internationally. His work emphasizes the importance of early mobility and minimizing sedation to improve patient outcomes.
-== Contributions to Medicine ==
+===Academic contributions===
-Ely has made significant contributions to the field of critical care medicine, particularly in the understanding and management of delirium. His research has led to the development of the [[Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU)]], a widely used tool for diagnosing delirium in critically ill patients. Ely's work has also highlighted the importance of early [[mobilization]] in improving patient outcomes in the ICU.
+Ely has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has been a frequent speaker at international conferences. He has also contributed to several textbooks on critical care medicine. Ely is a professor at [[Vanderbilt University Medical Center]], where he continues to teach and mentor medical students and residents.
-== Awards and Recognition ==
+==Awards and recognition==
-Ely's contributions to medicine have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He is a fellow of the [[American College of Chest Physicians]] and the [[American Thoracic Society]], and he has received the [[American Delirium Society]]'s Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on delirium in the ICU.
+Ely has received numerous awards for his contributions to medicine and research. His work has been recognized by various medical societies, and he has been honored for his dedication to improving patient care in the ICU.
-== Publications ==
+==Personal life==
-Ely has authored and co-authored numerous publications in prestigious medical journals. Some of his most notable works include "The Impact of Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit on Hospital Length of Stay" and "Delirium as a Predictor of Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit".
+Ely is married and has children. He is actively involved in community service and enjoys spending time with his family.
-== References ==
+==Related pages==
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+* [[Critical care medicine]]
+* [[Delirium]]
+* [[Cognitive impairment]]
+* [[Intensive care unit]]
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-[[Category:Medical researchers]]
+[[Category:Living people]]
+[[Category:Princeton University alumni]]
+[[Category:Tulane University alumni]]
 [[Category:Vanderbilt University faculty]]
-[[Category:Delirium]]
-[[Category:Critical care medicine]]
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