Up to 25% of critically ill patients who undergo RSI and endotracheal intubation (ETI) may suffer cardiovascular collapse.? Many clinicians administer IVFs during RSI and ETI in hopes of preventing cardiovascular collapse, though this has never been studied…until now.? In this podcast we discuss the results of the recently published PrePARE Trial, as well as provide some thoughts on maximizing a patient’s physiology before performing ETI.
You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation InstructionsICH accounts for approximately 15 percent of all strokes. Despite improvements in neurocritical care, the mortality for patients with ICH can still reach 50 percent at 1-year, with many left with significant residual deficits. Patients with an ICH who are taking an oral anticoagulant medication tend to have larger ICH volumes, more frequent IVH, and a greater frequency of hematoma expansion. In this podcast, we review the latest recommendations on reversing anticoagulant medications in patients with an ICH. This is information you can’t afford to miss! Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here!Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
In February, we discussed the results of the ADRENAL trial and implications for clinical practice. Since that time, another large trial and meta-analysis has been published. What does the latest literature add to the discussion? Where is the pendulum swinging for steroids in sepsis? Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here! Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...
New guidelines have just been published on the care of family members of critically ill patients! So many family members of critically ill patients have significant problems, including PTSD and depression, in the months following the ICU stay of their loved one. Peter, Rob, Mike, and John review select recommendations of these new guidelines. Incredibly important content this month! Download Companion HandoutDownload You can get CME credit for this episode here! Click here for CME Account Creation Instructions ...