CCPEM Podcast Episodes

This month Mike McCurdy rejoins the podcast to discuss the ATHOS-3 trial.  Mike was one of the co-authors on this impressive publication and gives us insight into the study and its results.  Very thought provoking!

Rory Spiegel and Ken Butler join the podcast to discuss critical issues in intubating and ventilating the obese patient.  What physiologic changes do you NEED to know?  What is appropriate dose of RSI meds in the obese patient?  What are the initial ventilator settings?  These experts answer these questions and so many more!

We discuss the case of a young patient presenting with euglycemic DKA.  Say what?  How common is this entity and what is the impact of a new class of diabetic medication?  We answer these important questions and much more on this episode.

Several recent articles have challenged the long-held belief that we should treat fever in patients with sepsis?  In this episode we review these recent studies, along with the benefits of fever in patients with an infection. A very timely and controversial topic!

The number of critically ill elderly patients continues to increase annually.  In this podcast, we discuss key pearls and pitfalls in resuscitating the sick elderly patient.  A truly great discussion!

ED Pharmacist extraordinaire Jill Logan joins CCPEM to discuss the use of high-dose nitroglycerin in patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema.  Is it safe?  How much can, and should, you give during the initial resuscitation of these sick patients?

New guidelines have just been published on the care of family members of critically ill patients! So many family members of critically ill patients have significant problems, including PTSD and depression, in the months following the ICU stay of their loved one.  Peter, Rob, Mike, and John review select recommendations of these new guidelines.  Incredibly important content this month!

The SSC recently published its new recommendations for the management of sepsis and septic shock.  We discuss the key changes and controversies that you need to know regarding these latest guidelines!

Bryan Hayes is back!  In this podcast, we discuss pitfalls in the use of benzodiazpines along with current evidence on adjunctive treatments including propofol, barbiturates, dexmedetomidine, antiepileptics, and ketamine.  Bryan brings us all up to date with this discussion!

It’s time for our annual literature update of the best and most discussed articles from 2016!  Simply a great discussion on important topics such as ICH, cardiac arrest, mechanical ventilation, RSI, and sepsis.