Back to the basics! In this episode we review the evolving criteria, etiologies, and pathophysiology of ARDS. A brief review of ventilator induced lung lung injury and initial vent setup provide the groundwork for future episodes exploring how to troubleshoot the vent and therapies for ARDS that have been shown to improve oxygenation and mortality. Please c ... Show More
Oct 7
Leadership in Surgery: Trust, Culture, and Speaking Up with Dr. Paula Ferrada
What makes a good surgical leader—and what happens when people are afraid to speak up?Dr. Paula Ferrada returns to Trauma ICU Rounds for a conversation about leadership in surgery, psychological safety, mentorship, and building teams that put patients first.We begin with hemorrha ... Show More
36m 56s
Sep 28
Shock: A Physiology-First Approach | Visual Rounds
This is a Visual Rounds episode — a more foundational crossover from the YouTube side of Trauma ICU Rounds.Shock is not simply hypotension.In this episode, we work through a physiology-first approach to shock: oxygen delivery, cardiac output, arterial oxygen content, MAP versus p ... Show More
13m 42s
Nov 2024
37. ARDS: Unpacking Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
On this week’s episode, Cyrus & Nick tackle one of their biggest challenges yet: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, more commonly known as ARDS.***<strong>WARNING</strong>*<strong>** </strong>this is no shorty! We cover all things ARDS from pathophysiology, diagnosis, ... Show More
1h 56m
Dec 2021
Ventilation; Roadside to Resus
<p>Critically unwell patients often present with inadequate oxygenation and ventilation, in this episode we're going to explore some of the physiology of critical illness, look at how we can improve oxygenation and ventilation, take a look mechanical ventilation and have a think ... Show More
58m 32s
Apr 2025
47. Extubation: Tube Be or Not Tube Be
On this week's episode of Critical Care Time, Nick & Cyrus tackle extubation. Join them for a pragmatic, soup-to-nuts approach on liberation from mechanical ventilation. You'll learn about the pre-extubation assessment, pitfalls and pears of the RSBI, who benefits from extubation ... Show More
1h 34m