Patients with acute liver failure can be incredibly sick and have an exceedingly high mortality. Early identification and prompt, evidence-based management of the patient with acute liver failure may improve patient-centered outcomes. In this podcast, we discuss updated guidelines for the management of adult patients with acute liver failure. Key resuscitation topics include fluid resuscitation, blood pressure targets, vasopressor selection, bleeding and thrombosis risk, and mechanical ventilation.
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Ketamine is a well-known anesthetic used commonly in the ED for RSI and procedural sedation. In this podcast, we review the use of ketamine in other critical illness states, such as status asthmaticus, status epilepticus, acute pain management, and acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
The administration of IVFs is nearly universal in critically ill patients. In recent years, several studies have suggested improved outcomes with the use of balanced crystalloids solutions in contrast to 0.9% NS. In this podcast, we discuss the recently published BaSICS Trial that evaluated Plasma-Lyte 148 with 0.9% NS in critically ill patients. Does this study provide practice-changing evidence to make that switch? Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode hereClick here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
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! Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
