In recent years, the use of e-cigarette and vaping products has sharply risen. Concomitant with the increased use is an increase in patients presenting with severe respiratory disease associated with these products. In this podcast we review the latest information on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with e-cigarette associated acute lung injury (EVALI).
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With increasing water temperatures, there is a rise in the incidence of V.vulnificus infections in non-endemic regions. Patients with V.vulnificus infection are often critically ill, can quickly decompensate, and crash within hours. In this podcast, we discuss the clinical characteristics of this serious infection, along with the current treatments of choice. A very hot and timely topic! Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here! Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
What do you do for the patient in cardiogenic shock who is not responding to vasopressors and inotropes? Should you place a mechanical circulatory support device as a bridge to PCI or CABG? We discuss the pearls and pitfalls of the latest devices. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here ...
There has been an explosion of literature on the evaluation and management of patients with COVID-19 infection. In this podcast, we discuss updates (as of June 2020) in the care of critically ill patients with COVID-19. We touch on non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, proning, and medication administration. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
