May 2025
What is the Future of PD?
In this episode of Life as a Nephrology Professional, host, Osama El Shamy is joined by Tom Golper, Olof Heimburger, and Anjali Saxena to discuss the future of peritoneal dialysis. Oftentimes, patients and providers may say that not much has changed in the last 20 years but the p ... Show More
42 m
Sep 2024
#366: Preventing CAUTI Like a Pro
In this episode, we delve into catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), a common hospital-acquired infection with serious implications. We’ll explore how these infections occur, their prevalence, risk factors, complications, and most importantly, strategies for preve ... Show More
41m 13s
Mar 2024
Episode 19: Extracorporeal Blood Purification in the Context of Multiorgan Support: Current Role and Best Practices
Episode 19 is the third episode in KDIGO's three-episode series on acute kidney injury (AKI), hosted by Dr. Kathleen Liu (University of California at San Francisco, United States). In this episode, Dr. Liu and Dr. Claudio Ronco (International Renal Research Institute of San Borto ... Show More
11 m
Aug 2021
Episode 1: Deciding When and Who Should Start Acute Dialysis - From Evidence to Bedside Practice
In this episode, Dr. Ravi Mehta and Dr. Marlies Ostermann discuss the controversy around defining the optimal timing for starting dialysis in critically ill patients. Dr. Osterman highlights the most relevant parameters that influence when to offer, start, and stop dialysis and g ... Show More
13m 32s
Mar 2023
EM Quick Hits 47 HFNC, Dissection Drugs, ADJUST-UNLIKELY for PE, Antibiotic Course Duration, Skin Glue Hacks, ESP Block, Learner Oversight
In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on 3-pronged approach to aortic dissection management, Jonathan Wallace on rural practice tips for glue removal and ESP block for renal colic, Sara Gray on everything you need to know about High Flow Nasal Cannula but were ... Show More
57m 27s
Oct 2023
The Lead Podcast - Episode 32
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Danesh Kella, MBBS, FHRS, and Christopher V. DeSimone, MD, PhD, FHRS, of Mayo Clinic are joined by guests Christopher J. McLeod, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, and Siva K. Mulpuru, MD, FHRS, of Mayo Clinic to discuss Chlorhexidine Gluconate Pocket ... Show More
17 m
Nov 2022
Episode 7: Best Practices in Fluid Management During CKRT
Join host, Dr. Marlies Ostermann (Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, United Kingdom), in conversation with Dr. Javier Neyra (University of Alabama in Birmingham, United States) as they explore the role of kidney replacement therapy in managing fluid overload. They will discuss optima ... Show More
21m 30s
Hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is an ongoing challenge. This podcast features a discussion between healthcare professionals and patient discussing methods aimed at reducing CRBSI risk. The panelists will also provide an update on innovations in the area of antimicrobial catheter locks and their potential role in bloodstream infec ... Show More
<p><strong>Contributor: Travis Barlock, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Catheter related blood infections were thought to be caused by skin flora seeding the catheter. T ... Show More
