Critical Care Time

In this episode, the hosts of a critical care podcast discuss advanced situations in vasopressor management, including combining multiple pressers, dealing with vasopressor failure, and using corticosteroids or vasodilators. They also explore the importance of helping patients wean from vasopressors. Other topics covered include managing unresponsive patients, understanding dynamic LVOT obstruction, the differences between critical care drugs, and strategies for liberating patients from vasopressors.

Exploring the basics of vasopressors, including choice of vasopressor, titration methods, and need for a central line. Discussing the complexity of assessing organ perfusion beyond blood pressure. Emphasizing closed loop communication and evaluation of patients with elevated lactate levels. Understanding vasopressor management during intubation and peripheral access considerations.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of 'zorses and heabras' in relation to common and rare diseases. They explore the potential harm of certain medications and highlight the need to consider encephalitis as a possible cause in ICU patients. The podcast also delves into Wernicke's encephalopathy, contrast-induced acute kidney injury, and fentanyl-widden chest syndrome. The hosts aim to raise awareness about rare medical conditions and improve patient care.

Dr. Wes Ely, MD, expert in ICU brain dysfunction, discusses important topics like prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of delirium in critical care. The conversation also touches on the impact of overuse of sedatives in COVID patients and the importance of family involvement. Implementing the ATF bundle for ICU patients and the use of medications and non-pharmacologic interventions in managing delirium are highlighted. The significance of patient's voice, compassion in critical care, and the speaker's focus on designing medical trials for long COVID immunomodulation are also covered.

Join Nick & Cyrus as they take on their first journal club episode! This week the duo provides their take on the NEJM paper from van Baarle and colleagues entitled Platelet Transfusion before CVC Placement in Patients with Thrombocytopenia. They also provide some of their tips and tricks for safe central line placement. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast explores the Pump, Pipe & Tank framework for determining the type of shock. Discusses pathophysiology of different types of shock, tools for differentiation, and initial treatment considerations. Explores limitations of sound clues in determining shock distribution. Introduces concept of shock frameworks and their use in medicine. Explores distributive shock and its etiologies. Differentiates neurogenic shock and spinal shock. Discusses causes and hemodynamics of hypovolemic shock. Talks about ultrasound use in hypovolemic shock. Rounds up with podcast conclusion and sponsor acknowledgement.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges of treating shock in critical care. They explore topics such as lidocaine patches for pain relief, the risks of intubation, and the definition and assessment of shock. They emphasize the importance of early intervention, recognizing shock as a diagnosis, and understanding its relationship with oxygen delivery. The speakers also touch on pulse pressure, noninvasive cardiac output monitors, and the significance of the physical examination in managing shock.

Introducing two intensivists passionate about critical care, sharing personal stories and motivation behind the podcast. Emphasizing deep understanding of physiology and practical approach to critical care topics. Focus on human stories in medicine and creating a community for knowledge exchange.

Critical Care Time is the podcast for everyone who cares for the critically Ill. Whether you work in an ICU, a Med-Surg unit, an ED, a PACU or the back of an ambulance - Dr. Cyrus Askin & Dr. Nick Mark provide practical insights and useful tips to enhance your skillset. They are triple board-certified intensivists who love patient care and teaching. Journey with them through deep dives into physiology and practical pearls, leaving no stone unturned in the world of critical care medicine. Through their own insights, expert interviews and targeted reviews of the literature, Nick and Cyrus provide practical, relevant critical care pearls. If you bill for critical care time, you must make time for Critical Care Time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.