ICU Rounds Podcast
1) Splitting a Ventilator: Multipatient Ventilation for COVID?
Throughout the pandemic, there has been considerable discussion about the possibility of running our of ventilators. One potential solution that was brought forward was putting multiple patients on a ...Show More
2) Prone Ventilation for ARDS (COVID-19)
This week we have a brief conversation about prone mechanical ventilation for ARDS. Does it provide a benefit? When should we use it, and why does it work? I hope this is helpful as prone ventilation ...Show More
3) ARDS and Mechanical Ventilation / COVID-19 Care
Today we discuss the approach to oxygenating and mechanically ventilating a patient suffering from ARDS. We will cover elements relevant and essential in the management of COVID patients and all other...Show More
4) ICU Care of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
I'm back. I plan on providing you with some useful information when caring for patients infected with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). In this episode, I will provide you an overview of the current evidence an...Show More
5) Colloids: Details and Myths
This episode provide some basic description of colloids as will as some myths.
6) Random Serum Cortisol Levels are misleading
A physiological explanation why random cortisol levels are NOT helpful in evaluating adrenal function
7) EARLY use of Tranexamic Acid may improve survival from bleeding in trauma
In this episode we talk about the results of the CRASH-2 trial published in Lancet. This trial showed that the EARLY use of Tranexamic acid may improve survivial, but delayed use may be associated wi...Show More
8) Pediatric IVC diameter determination with ultrasound
If you are using ultrasound to evaluate IVC diamter in children, what is considered a normal IVC diameter? You can determine the IVC/Ao ratio or correct the IVC diamter based on the child's body sur...Show More
9) Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
This is a condition that mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that may be caused by acute emotional or physical stress. Patient's may appear to have profound cardiogenic shock, but these patients hav...Show More
10) Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (NTSI)
This episode discusses the pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of NTSI.