In this episode, we review the critical pearls and pitfalls in ventilating the post cardiac arrest patient. Are lung protective strategies useful? What is the target SpO2, FiO2, and PaO2 for these patients? Is mild hypercapnea beneficial? We answer these questions and much more on this can't miss episode.
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 ...
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! Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode hereClick here for CME Account Creation Instructions! ...
Traumatic hemothorax has traditionally been treated with a large bore thoracostomy to prevent retained hemothorax and morbidity. In this podcast we discuss the results of a recent study on the use of small bore thoracostomy (pigtail catheters) for the treatment of traumatic hemothorax. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode hereClick here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...