Arterial Blood Gases

Throughout the pandemic, there has been considerable discussion about the possibility of running our of ventilators. One potential solution that was brought forward was putting multiple patients on a single ventilator. This is a lot harder than merely attaching a plastic splitter ... Show More

This week we have a brief conversation about prone mechanical ventilation for ARDS. Does it provide a benefit? When should we use it, and why does it work? I hope this is helpful as prone ventilation has been reported to provide benefit to patients with ARDS secondary to Coronavi ... Show More

Today we discuss the approach to oxygenating and mechanically ventilating a patient suffering from ARDS. We will cover elements relevant and essential in the management of COVID patients and all others with ARDS. 

This episode reviews the topic of human gas exchange including: The process of breathing, the role of the alveoli in gas exchange and the effects of smoking on the respiratory system. This episode is suitable for all examination boards but more specifically geared to IGCSE Edexce ... Show More

This episode follows a problem with painful varicose veins into the past and some difficult childhood experiences.Varicose veins are essentially a problem with circulation, the blood has stagnated and stopped moving in the vessel. Veins are carrying blood back to the heart. Blood ... Show More

In this episode, I discuss blood testing for athletic performance. I explain how performance-based blood testing differs from medical or disease-based blood panels and the pros and cons of blood testing for performance.   I explain how to choose specific blood markers based on yo ... Show More