Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is now more common than open surgical replacement and may be associated with lower mortality. Given the significant increase in TAVRs it is imperative to be knowledgeable on the complications that may occur following TAVR and result in patients presenting to acute care settings for evaluation and treatment. In this podcast we review an outstanding recent article on TAVR complications and discuss the things we need to know!
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The use of a PEEP recruitment maneuver is common among ventilated patients with refractory hypoxemia. However, a recent JAMA study questions whether we should be using this in our patients. In this podcast we discuss this article and an approach to the patient with refractory hypoxemia while on the ventilator. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here! ...
Currently, there is no approved treatment or proven therapy for COVID-19. As such, many have turned to treatments with little to no supporting evidence. In this podcast, we bring back EM Pharmacy extraordinaire Bryan Hayes to discuss information on the toxicities of potential therapies used in the management of patients with COVID-19. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
Current international guidelines recommend TTM for adult patients with ROSC from OHCA who remain comatose or unable to follow verbal commands. However, the overall level of evidence for this recommendation remains of low certainty. In this podcast, we discuss the results of the recently published TTM2 Trial and its implications on the management of post-cardiac arrest patients. Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode hereClick here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
