Eduardo Mireles, MD, director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit and vice-chair of the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Respiratory Inspirations to cover all things mechanical ventilation. Dr. Mireles starts with the basics of what mechanical ventilation is and the different ventilators used, then explains why s ... Show More
Jun 11
Oh, That Cough (Cough, Cough): Getting Help for Your Chronic Cough
Are you tired of a cough that just won’t go away? Chronic cough is defined as a cough lasting more than eight weeks; however, many patients will suffer months or even years before being referred for specialized care. In this episode, Drs. Taliercio and Ghobrial review some of the ... Show More
23m 53s
Apr 23
Respiratory Viral Vaccines and Personalized Vaccinology
In this special episode from our Respiratory Exchange “Respiratory Syncytial Virus” series, Dr. Gregory Poland, distinguished investigator at Mayo Clinic and founding director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, explains the different types of immunity and what vaccines ... Show More
42m 57s
Oct 2024
Understanding Delirium in Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
ICU delirium is a very common consequence of an ICU stay and critical illness, especially in very sick patients. Patients who develop delirium often appear confused, have difficulty paying attention, and may become aggressive or withdrawn. Dr. Heather Torbic discusses risk factor ... Show More
14m 59s
Oct 2020
Updates in acute medicine: Pulmonary embolism and vaping associated lung injury
Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks Matt Castleden, GP and editor for BMJ Best Practice and BMJ Learning, to summarise the latest clinical guidance in acute medicine. Dr Castleden updates us on recent recommendations on pulmonary embolism, and also acute respiratory dist ... Show More
14m 31s
Feb 2025
BIG T Trauma Series Ep. 20: Defining the Value of an Acute Care Surgeon
In this episode, Drs. Patrick Georgoff, Teddy Puzio, and Jason Brill are joined by special guest Dr. Pat Murphy, who helps us delve into the evolving field of acute care surgery (ACS), exploring its history, challenges, and the nuances of defining full-time employment in this dem ... Show More
48m 25s
Jan 2025
Prehabilitation before surgery, alcohol's impact on clinical care, and life after a cardiac arrest
Exercise and a better diet, prior to surgery, can improve outcomes. Daniel McIsaac, a professor of anaesthesiology from the University of Ottowa and lead author of that research, joins us to talk about getting those results into practice.
Julia Sinclair, professor of addiction ps ... Show More
40m 40s
Dec 2024
Lightning rounds 48: Complete airway closure with Thomas Piraino
We talk about the phenomenon of airway closure during mechanical ventilation, with Thomas Piraino, RRT, FCSRT, FAARC, adjunct lecturer for the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University, editor of The Centre of Excellence in Mechanical Ventilation Blog, and a member of the e ... Show More
1h 13m
Jan 2025
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Palliative Care: Goals-of-Care Conversations
Join University of Washington’s surgical palliative care team for another engaging role play episode, where we tackle the challenging goals-of-care conversation. Using the VitalTalk REMAP framework, we explore effective communication strategies, highlight common pitfalls, and sim ... Show More
33m 57s
Dec 2024
Ep. 202 When Otolaryngologists Hold Leadership Positions in Health Systems with Dr. Sunil Verma
What does it take for a physician-leader to thrive in today's healthcare landscape? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Sunil Verma has an inspiring conversation with host Dr. Gopi Shah about medicine, leadership, and personal growth. Dr. Verma is a laryngologist, A ... Show More
53m 50s