ICU Rounds

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Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest Oct 21, 2010

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Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest is part of ACLS and is used by several EMS agencies around the US. Despite good data and improved patient outcomes, many providers fail to used this modality. This podcast will focus on a presentation of the data, methods of cooling, and potential complications.

Pancreatitis - Surgical Indications and Procedures Jul 23, 2010

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This is the third in the series on severe pancreatitis and necrotizing pancreatitis. This episode reviews the indications for surgery, morbidity and mortality of surgery, and what are the surgical options.

Severe Acute Pancreatitis: Part 2 ICU Considerations Jun 02, 2010

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A brief discussion of the considerations of ICU care of the patient with severe pancreatitis, fluid resuscitation, respiratory, renal, and nutrition.

Pancreatitis - Part 1 May 25, 2010

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This is an initial presentation of the causes and diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.

That peripheral IV can kill you: Suppurative Thrombophlebitis Feb 25, 2010

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All the recent emphasis on venous catheter infections has been on central lines. Those peripheral IVs are also dangerous.

Acute Colonic Pseudoobstruction (Ogilvie's Syndrome) Feb 15, 2010

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Acute Colonic Pseudoobstruction (ACPO) is commonly called Ogilvies Syndrome. ACPO presents massive dilation in critically ill patients, and might result in invasive procedures to avoid ischemia or perforation of the colon.

Hemoglobin Based Oxygen Carriers (a.k.a. Artificial Blood) Jan 18, 2010

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A brief summary of what are hemoglobin based oxygen carriers (HBOC) and where are they in development.

Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection: Diagnosis Sep 24, 2009

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Discussion of what is the difference between a CVC infection and a catheter-related blood stream infection. They are treated differently so it is important to know the difference.

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Sep 17, 2009

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A discussion on nosocomial infections and VAP.

Complications of Dwelling Central Lines Aug 04, 2009

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What horrible things can happen with central lines once they have been inserted.