ICU Rounds

Latest Episodes:

Myocardial Infarction: PCI and medications Oct 20, 2008

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This is the second installment of this topic. In this episode we talk about the role of angioplasty and role of various medications in the treatment of the patient having an MI.

Disaster Management Oct 19, 2008

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It is Sunday 8.31.08 and for hurricane Gustav is bearing down on the city of New Orleans. This podcast will discuss the basic elements of disaster planning and management. (This was reposted due to some technical problems with the server.)

Traumatic Rhabdomyolyisis / Crush Syndrome Oct 19, 2008

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Crush syndrome is a common cause of death following earth quakes, mine and building collapses. Traumatic rhabdomyolysis may also be seen following electrical injury or severe trauma. (This is a reposting due to some previous technical problems with the server.)

Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and Thrombolytics Sep 09, 2008

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Myocardial Infaction (Part 1): This episode will discuss the diagnosis of MI, STEMI, and non-STEMI. We then discuss the indications and types of thrombolytic agents.

PAIN: a four letter word Aug 21, 2008

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The management of pain is a key element of the care of all patients-- ICU or not. Often providers have little understanding of the concepts and medications of pain management. This episode serves as an introduction.

Hypercalcemia Aug 14, 2008

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A potentiallylife-threatening electrolyte problem that commonly finds its way into the ICU as well as on exams.

Patient-Ventilator Interactions and ventilator discontinuation Aug 07, 2008

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Getting patients comfortable on the ventilator is not an easy task. This podcasts focuses on methods to make patients synchronize with the ventilator as well as a discussion of spontaneous breathing and awake trials

Ventilator Update: avoiding shear trauma Aug 03, 2008

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In regards to ventilator care, all the focus has been on low tidal volume and level of peak inspiratory pressure. What level of PEEP shoud we be using to avoid shear trauma and ventilatory induced lung injury.

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Jun 07, 2008

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A discussion of the physiology and presentation of abdominal compartment syndrome.

Extremity Compartment Syndrome May 19, 2008

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A limb-threatening complication that might be overlooked by the inexperienced provider.