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We discuss the practicalities of running a rapid response, including crowd management, coordinating with primary services, working outside the ICU, and rapidly obtaining and synthesizing diagnostic data. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! 

We explore the practical intricacies of nebulized medications, including timing, dosing, types of devices, and more, with Keith Lamb (@kdlamb1), RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! 

We explore the practical basics of managing an elevated ICP with impending herniation, including EVD troubleshooting, hyperosmolar therapies, and the role of craniectomy. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! References 

Send us a textNinja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive into blood transfusions, breaking down the essential components and clinical uses. We will discuss packed red blood cell transfusions (PRBC) for anemia management, platelet tra ... Show More

<p>Today&apos;s patient is a woman who develops respiratory distress related to transfusion of red blood cells. Immunologic and non-immunologic complications of transfusion are discussed.</p><p><a href='https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=3095&amp;sectionid=2 ... Show More

A central question in platelet transfusion is whether to follow a restrictive or liberal strategy in decisions about which patients should receive platelets. Author Ryan Metcalf, MD, University of Utah, discusses new clinical guidelines for platelet transfusion and more with JAMA ... Show More

In part two of the How I Treat Series on Transfusion Medicine Dr. Erica Wood interviews the "How I Manage Major Hemorrhage" author group: Drs. Jeannie Callium, Keyvan Karkouti, and Ron George.Find the full published review series in Volume 145 Issue 20 of Blood Journal. 

Can the MINT trial change how we treat anemia in acute MI? The largest trial of its kind compared liberal vs. restrictive transfusion strategies in patients with myocardial infarction.Sponsor: Freed is an AI scribe that listens and writes your note in < 30 seconds. Freed learns y ... Show More

Send us a textNinja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! This episode dives into Normocytic Anemia, exploring the primary types, including Aplastic Anemia, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), G6PDH Deficiency, Hereditary Spherocytosis, Autoimmune Hemo ... Show More

<p>In this week’s episode, we discuss the diagnostic criteria and risk stratification for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), building on our discussion from last week. Also, if you have not done so, please do check out our hemepath series to ensure y ... Show More

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode, we break down the initial approach to the evaluation of a patient with a suspected bleeding disorder, particularly in regards to hemophilia, including standardized bleeding assessment tools, the basics of the coagulation ... Show More

Jami Fregeau, RN walks through rapid responses that nurses can (for the most part) manage independently. Hold on to your seat as we discuss equipment malfunctions and how to be prepared for when it happens to your patient.Use the promo code UMNG10 to get 10% off your order from S ... Show More

Send us a textPremium Member Resources: https://ninjanerd.orgWelcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we discuss Cystic Kidney Disease. You'll learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Cystic Kidney Disease. We'll discuss clinical ca ... Show More