Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss two main causes of hypoxia as well as the utility of the A-a gradient to help determine the underlying etiology. We discuss different methods of oxygen delivery and briefly review etiologies that may cause hypoxia. Our medicine minute discusses the discovery and current controversy regarding pulse oximeters. Epi ... Show More
Jul 12
An Approach to Anaphylaxis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to the acute management of anaphylaxis. Written by Dr. Jen Zheng (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Raymond Mak, (Allergist and Clinical Immunologist) and Dr. Matthew Brooks, (General Internist).Support the show
13m 55s
Apr 2020
Episode 1 - Acute Respiratory Failure I: Mechanisms & Pathophysiology
In this, our inaugural episode, we explore common mechanisms underlying acute hypoxemic and hypercapneic respiratory failure. Concepts discussed include the oxygen delivery equation, differentiating hypoxia from hypoxemia, and a discussion of V/Q mismatch and shunts. In the follo ... Show More
36m 36s
Aug 2022
#350 Rapid Response Series: Acute Hypoxemia
Diagnosing & Managing Acute Hypoxemia with Nick Mark MDQuick! Your patient is desaturating! Have no fear, for in this installment of our Rapid Response series we have recruited pulmonologist/intensivist extraordinaire, the great Dr. Nick Mark of ICU One Pager, to share with us al ... Show More
1h 14m
May 2023
IBCC Episode 128 - ABG, VBG and Pulse Oximetry
Welcome to the origin story of PULMCRIT! In this episode, we cover how best to practically monitor the balance between oxygenation, oxygen delivery and oxygen consumption. Controversial to say the least. Come take a listen, and learn about the pulsatility index, a space we should ... Show More
36m 10s