We discuss the basics of evaluation for tracheostomy placement, periprocedural care, and post-procedure complications with Vinciya Pandian, PhD, ACNP, FCCM, tracheostomy nurse practitioner and researcher. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!
Jun 11
Lightning rounds 67: IV fluids
We give our general take on IV fluids: when to use them, what to use, when to stop, how to bolus and when to use maintenance fluids, and more. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!
51m 22s
Dec 2020
Episode 33 - Harbor-UCLA Anesthesia Grand Rounds "Resuscitative Thoracotomy (and some stuff on crics)"
In this follow-up episode to our discussion with Dr. Scott Weingart of EMCrit, we review the indications for performing a resuscitative thoracotomy, together with the potential application of a circulation first resuscitation strategy, and some intricacies regarding performing a ... Show More
28m 8s
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
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
Mar 2020
Episode 0 - The W5H of Trauma ICU Rounds
Look. Listen. Feel. In this trailer for the Trauma ICU Rounds podcast, I outline the objectives of this medical education series. Key topics that will be addressed span the spectrum of surgical critical care, acute care and emergency general surgery, as well as trauma. We'll also ... Show More
5m 15s
Oct 2024
EM Quick Hits 60 Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage, Post-CABG Infections, Bougie Tips, Pelvic Fracture Bleeds, Debriefing: Why, When & How
On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Kevin Wasko on post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage management, Brit Long on assessment and management of post-CABG surgical incision infections, Anand Swaminathan on evidence, pitfalls and tips on using Bougies, Leah Flannigan on when to suspect v ... Show More
52m 10s