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    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-12-10)
      Sepsis is a common cause of death in the intensive care unit. In this episode I present some of the statistics on septic deaths, introduce the definitions, and present the basic science. Part 2 will cover fluid and drug ...
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-01)
      In this episode we discuss that ICU care of the patient with sepsis. This includes an introduction to various vasopressors
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2010-06-02)
      A brief discussion of the considerations of ICU care of the patient with severe pancreatitis, fluid resuscitation, respiratory, renal, and nutrition.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2011-07-06)
      Smoke Inhalation injuries can be deadly. This episode explains why smoke can be so deadly, and how to care for those patients with suspected smoke inhalation injuries.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-10-14)
      The onset of cold weather will bring with it an increase in structure fires. The leading cause of deaths in fires is complications from the inhalation of smoke-- not burns. Learn why smoke is so deadly as well as what ...
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-12-29)
      A brief discussion regarding some of the commonly used values obtained from a pulmonary artery catheter
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-05-11)
      The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) is concensus document that attempts to provide the best evidence to assist in the care of the septic patient. All providers who provide care to the septic patient should be aware of the ...
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-05-15)
      We continue our discussion of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC). This includes fluids types, steroids, rhAPC (Xigris), and blood sugar control.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2010-12-05)
      The most helpful number for me on a Swan is the SvO2. This is a brief description of how I use this variable in evaluating critically ill and injured patients.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2010-02-25)
      All the recent emphasis on venous catheter infections has been on central lines. Those peripheral IVs are also dangerous.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-12-22)
      Therapeutic Hypothermia following cardiac arrest has been demonstrated to improve outcomes. Starting Jan 1, 2009 Ney York City EMS will direct patients to those hospitals able to delivery such care.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-08-12)
      An introduction of the biology of thermal injuries and the initial care of the patient with thermal injuries in critical condition.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-10-18)
      Crush syndrome is a common cause of death following earth quakes, mine and building collapses. Traumatic rhabdomyolysis may also be seen following electrical injury or severe trauma.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-11-17)
      Fluid resuscitation done poorly can result in significant complications to the patient. This episode will present some of the newer considerations in fluid resuscitation in traumatic shock.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-09-17)
      A discussion on nosocomial infections and VAP.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-08-03)
      In regards to ventilator care, all the focus has been on low tidal volume and level of peak inspiratory pressure. What level of PEEP shoud we be using to avoid shear trauma and ventilatory induced lung injury.
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-25)
      Don't wean people from their ventilators-- liberate them!! When are people ready to come off the ventilator? What are weaning parameters? How does one do a spontaneous weaning trial? What is the role of noninvasive ...
    • Guy, Jeffrey S. (Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2010-12-12)
      Wedge or PAOP is perhaps the most quoted and poorly understood variable generated by a Swan-Ganz.