Bowel obstructions may be due to mechanical or functional causes. Although acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) falls into the latter category, we must ALWAYS rule out mechanical causes for massive distension of the colon. In this episode, we make our way down the GI tract and discuss the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic and therapeutic conside ... Show More
Sep 2022
Episode 54: Frailty, Geriatric Trauma & TBI with Dr. Bellal Jospeh
In this episode we sit down with the Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, & Acute Care Surgery at the University of Arizona, Dr. Bellal Joseph, who share with us his thoughts and research findings on hot topics including frailty, geriatric trauma, leadership, and more. ... Show More
47m 33s
Sep 2022
Episode 53: Insights into Modern Critical Care with Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent: Part II
In this episode, we talk all things critical care the one and only, Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent aka. JLV. This episode is a MUST listen. We touch upon the evolution of early goal directed therapy, measures of fluid responsiveness, optimizing oxygen delivery, and the importance of inte ... Show More
34m 18s
Sep 2022
Episode 52: Insights into Modern Critical Care with Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent: Part I
In this episode, we discuss the overarching importance of AVOIDING iatrogenic harm in the ICU with arguably one of the world's leading experts in critical care medicine, the one and only, Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent aka. JLV.Tune in as Dr. Vincent shares with us the importance of havi ... Show More
23m 18s
Jun 2020
Chapter 10: Gastroenterology (Part 1)
In this episode we begin the Gastroenterology chapter, covering topics such as: - Anatomy (Digestive tract anatomy) - Physiology (Gastric histology, histology of the intestine, gastrointestinal hormones, and saliva) - Digestion and Absorption - Pathology (Esophageal pathology, ga ... Show More
1h 2m