logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
12m 56s

Intubating the Neuro Patient

Haney Mallemat
About this episode

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 clear roadmap for managing these critical scenarios. Dr. Khoujah emphasizes avoiding secondary injury, managing ICP, and optimizing patient outcomes. Whether you’re dealing with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, or seizures, this episode is full of practical, evidence-based tips to elevate your practice in emergency and critical care medicine.

Up next
Today
Liberal or Restrictive Postoperative Transfusion in Patients at High Cardiac Risk The TOP Randomized Clinical Trial
<p>In this episode, we tackle one of the most persistent questions in perioperative care: how low is too low when it comes to hemoglobin in high-risk cardiac patients after major surgery? The long-standing restrictive threshold of 7 g/dL has been considered safe for years, but th ... Show More
15m 27s
Nov 7
Positive communication for decreasing burnout in intensive‐care‐unit staff: a cluster‐randomized trial
Can a Single Word Change the Culture of an ICU? Burnout is an epidemic in our Intensive Care Units, affecting staff well-being, patient care, and even hospital costs. But what if the solution to this widespread problem was simpler than we think? This week, we’re diving into the H ... Show More
16m 9s
Oct 25
Peripheral line for vasopressor administration: Prospective multicenter observational cohort study for survival and safety
For decades, we’ve been told vasopressors belong only through central lines — but what if that’s not the whole story? In this episode, we unpack a groundbreaking multicenter study from Addis Ababa that dares to challenge convention. Researchers followed 250 patients in shock, tra ... Show More
16m 39s
Recommended Episodes
May 2024
Ep 195 Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Once the diagnosis of nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been made, our job is not done. Mortality in SAH patients can be up to 30% even without neurological deficit. Paying attention to the time-sensitive details of ED management of SAH patients can have a significan ... Show More
48m 33s
Nov 2024
228. NM Interventions TBI
<p class="MsoNormal" style= "line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 43.05pt; margin: 6.2pt 0in 0in 0in;"> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">If a patient with a traumatic brain injury is exhibiting aggressive behavior, which of the following intervention strat ... Show More
8m 16s
Sep 2024
219. Gastrointestinal Interventions
<p class="MsoNormal" style= "line-height: 150%; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 43.05pt; margin: 6.2pt 0in 0in 0in;"> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">A patient in a long-term care facility is referred for physical therapy intervention for mobility training.<span style= ... Show More
14m 6s
Feb 2025
DIP Ep 574: Quick and Dirty Emergency Medicine For The USMLEs (Part 3)
In this episode, I continue our discussion of emergency medicine as it relates to the USMLE Step 2CK and Step 3 exams. I navigate a host of challenging physiological and trauma situations with this podcast. Well worth the time to listen and grasp the concepts presented. Audio Dow ... Show More
27m 31s
Sep 2024
Neurological support post-cardiac arrest
Much attention has been paid to targeted temperature management (TTM) in post-cardiac arrest patients. The evidence for this practice continues to evolve, and previous episodes of Critical Matters have covered this topic. In this episode, Dr. Zanotti focuses on other aspects of N ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2025
The Highs and Lows of Treating Osteoporosis in Dialysis Patients
Osteoporosis in dialysis patients is a challenging yet crucial aspect of kidney care, often overshadowed by more familiar concerns. This episode of Life as a Nephrology Professional brings together experts to uncover the unique dynamics of bone disease in end-stage kidney disease ... Show More
46m 5s
Aug 2021
Episode 35 - Neurological Care After Cardiac Arrest
A practical discussion about the many elements of neurological care after cardiac arrest, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Gabriella Garcia. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpret ... Show More
25m 38s
Jan 2025
Viscerosomatic Reflexes (OMM)
In this episode of Spoonful of Sugar, host Felina Thomas, a medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, tackles one of the most high-yield yet confusing topics for DO students: viscerosomatics. Felina breaks down viscerovisceral, somatovisceral, somatosom ... Show More
17m 30s
Sep 2024
Mental Capacity
In this episode, Dr. Xin, a neurology specialist registrar based in Oxford, is joined by returning guest Dr. Naz, a specialty registrar in care of the elderly and general medicine. Together, they delve into a crucial aspect of clinical practice in the UK: the assessment of capaci ... Show More
19m 48s
Mar 2020
Episode 8 - Electroclinical Syndromes
NOTE: This is meant as a review and educational tool for neurology trainees only, and should not be considered to replace the advice of medical experts.  In this episode, we review common features of electroclinical syndromes, focusing on the types of syndromes that occur most co ... Show More
46m 27s