In February, we discussed the results of the ADRENAL trial and implications for clinical practice. Since that time, another large trial and meta-analysis has been published. What does the latest literature add to the discussion? Where is the pendulum swinging for steroids in sepsis?
Neurocritical Care guru Dr. Evie Marcolini is back to review recent literature and practice changes in the management of patients with acute ischemic stroke. Who should get endovascular therapy? Which imaging modality should we order? When do you transfer? These are just some of the questions Evie tackles on this podcast.
The heat and humidity have returned to the Northern Hemisphere! Numerous deaths have already been reported due to the extreme heat. In this episode we cover the critical interventions you need to know and do to improve the outcomes of patients suffering from heatstroke.
In this podcast we discuss the very controversial SSC 2018 Update. We know that sepsis is a time-sensitive illness, but does a 1-hour bundle make sense?
Mechanically ventilating the patient with a severe asthma exacerbation is fraught with peril. Incorrect settings for tidal volume, respiratory rate, pressure triggers, or inspiratory flow can quickly worsen hyperinflation and case hemodynamic collapse. In this episode we tackle the pitfalls and provide the key pearls you NEED to know!
Acute aortic syndromes such as aortic dissection are incredibly stressful and challenging to manage. In this episode, we tackle the difficult management pearls and pitfalls in the resuscitation of patients with an acute aortic syndrome.
These are some of the sickest patients you’ll see in the ED and ICU. In this episode, we discuss incredibly useful pearls and pitfalls in the management of acute on chronic liver failure.
In this episode, we review the critical pearls and pitfalls in ventilating the post cardiac arrest patient. Are lung protective strategies useful? What is the target SpO2, FiO2, and PaO2 for these patients? Is mild hypercapnea beneficial? We answer these questions and much more on this can’t miss episode.
In this podcast, we discuss the recently published ADRENAL study and its implications for the use of steroids for patients with refractory septic shock? Great thought provoking comments in this lively discussion!
He’s back! Bryan Hayes joins the podcast to discuss the latest evidence pertaining to the reversal of life-threatening hemorrhage secondary to the direct oral anticoagulants. The pearls are simply to numerous to count!