Knowing when a patient is in respiratory distress and will likely be intubated is a key skill you will use regularly as a nurse. Nurses in all settings come into contact with patients who decompensate, and knowing when you need to intervene can mean the difference between life and death.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
* Normal respiratory findings
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Jul 2
#497: How to Start Nursing School the Right Way
Most nursing students spend months anxiously waiting for school to start. Then day one arrives and they're completely reactive, overwhelmed, behind, and wondering why nobody told them what to expect. This, my friend, is a quick path to nursing school burnout and I definitely don’ ... Show More
30m 20s
Nov 2024
Intubating the Neuro Patient
<p>In this episode, Dr. Danya Khoujah unpacks the complexities of intubating neurologically injured patients, recorded live at ResusX: ReUnion. From pre-intubation steps like head-of-bed elevation and fentanyl premedication to choosing the right induction agents, she provides a c ... Show More
12m 56s
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
Jun 2023
Stop Drowning Your Patients! Safe Fluid Resuscitation with Nicole Kupchik
When fluid resuscitating hypotensive patients, how do you know when to continue with IV fluids and when to initiate vasopressors? In this episode, critical care teaching legend Nicole Kupchik, RN MSN CNS, shares evidence-based practices for determining the best course of action. ... Show More
41m 58s
Dec 2023
Paralysis in the ICU | What ICU Nurses Need to Know about Paralytic Drips
You work with critically ill patients daily, want to be prepared for medical emergencies, and have an in-depth understanding of the pharmacology associated with using paralytics in the ICU. In this episode, we cover nursing considerations & relevant pharmacology associated with t ... Show More
53m 21s
Nov 2024
Ep 199 Trauma Airway and Airway Trauma
In this EM Cases main episode podcast, we tackle the complexities of trauma airway management, including direct trauma to the airway. We discuss indications and timing of intubation, penetrating neck trauma, the head injured patient, the agitated patients and the soiled airway. T ... Show More
1h 44m
Feb 2021
Episode 36 - ARDS Fundamentals I: Classification, Pathophysiology & Initial Vent Management
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 therapi ... Show More
22m 17s