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Approach to workup of cholangitis, chronic cholecystitis, Gallstone Ileus, Cholangiocarcinoma including Klatskin tumor, Carcinoma of GB and Pancreas At the end some house-cleaning on iatrogenic complications of gallstone disease after ERCP and other procedures are discussed (incl ... Show More

Question-based Review of Cholecystitis workup and management followed by addressing the complications of cholecystectomy. 

Both Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects of gallstone disorders are discussed followed by important hints on differential diagnosis of gallstone disease from one another and from their complications, most specifically from cholecystitis and cholangitis. 

In this episode we explain what rapid sequence intubation or RSI is and the indications for its use in securing a definitive airway. More importantly, we share lessons learned regarding COVID-specific considerations for intubating patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure ... Show More

In this main episode podcast we discuss the conservative management of large spontaneous pneumothorax, when a pigtail chest tube with Heimlich valve is indicated, detection of persistent air leak, removal of chest tube, surgical indications for spontaneous pneumothorax, managemen ... Show More

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

This episode reviews guideline recommendations and literature on the management of acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis - highlighting the recommendations to only prescribe antibiotics to select patients. References/Show Notes: FOAMcast.org Thanks for listening! Lauren WEstafer 

* Focused Physical Exam * Tachypnea and Hypoxemia * Able to speak in complete sentences * Accessory muscle use/retractions * Moving air or quiet on auscultation * Basic Treatment Algorithm * Albuterol Inhaler * Albuterol/Ipratropium Nebulized (Duoneb) * Steroids * IV Magnesium * ... Show More

A practical case-based approach to the management of bronchopleural fistulas while patients are on positive pressure ventilation.   

In this episode I cover atrial fibrillation. If you want to follow along with written notes on atrial fibrillation go to zerotofinals.com/af or find the cardiology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book. This episode covers the pathophysiology, presentation, differentials, i ... Show More

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 therap ... Show More

In this episode I cover Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). If you want to follow along with written notes on non-invasive ventilation go to https://zerotofinals.com/niv or find the respiratory section in the Zero to Finals medicine book. This episode covers the non-invasive ventilat ... Show More

Step 1: Perform ATLS Primary Survey (B- Breathing) Signs of respiratory distress/injury Shortness of breath Hypoxemia Tracheal deviation Diminished breath sounds Step 2: Consider Performing Bedside Tube Thoracostomy Insert at 5th intercostal space just anterior to mid-axillary li ... Show More