Browsing Surgery ICU Rounds by Issue Date
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-08-13)A potentially life-threatening electrolyte problem that commonly finds its way into the ICU as well as on exams.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-08-21)The management of pain is a key element of the care of all patients-- ICU or not. Often providers have little understanding of the concepts and medications of pain management. This episode serves as an introduction
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-09-09)Myocardial Infaction (Part 1): This episode will discuss the diagnosis of MI, STEMI, and non-STEMI. We then discuss the indications and types of thrombolytic agents.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-10-18)It is Sunday 8.31.08 and hurricane Gustav is bearing down on the city of New Orleans. This podcast will discuss the basic elements of disaster planning and management.
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(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.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-10-20)This is the second installment of this topic. In this episode we talk about the role of angioplasty and role of various medications in the treatment of the patient having an MI.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-11-16)Tight glucose control has been widely introduced into critical care. This meta-analysis, recently published in JAMA, critically evaluates the effects of these trials in reduction of sepsis as well as mortality. The results ...
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(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.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-12-12)The US government last week released a report that the threat of a nuclear device used in an act of terrorism is high in the next couple of years. In this episode we discuss the some concepts of the medical care required ...
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(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.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-12-29)A brief discussion regarding some of the commonly used values obtained from a pulmonary artery catheter
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-01-12)Hyperkalemia is a very common and potentially dangerous electrolyte disorder that commonly occurs in ICU patients.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-01-19)Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) the center of a great deal of discussion of ventilator management. Knowing the factors that increase or decrease PIP are important to those managing critically ill patient. This podcast ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-01-28)Following the recent crash of the US Airways in the Hudson River, it is an appropriate time to discuss the clinical manifestations and treatment of hypothermia.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-02-01)Review of a recent publication from Annals of Surgery
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-02-07)Hyponatremia or a low serum sodium is a common electrolyte problem that is dangerous if ignored or treated improperly.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-02-12)Evaluation and treatment of elevated serum sodium is presented.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-02-15)Understanding the root cause of hypoxia will allow for more appropriate treatment.
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(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-02-21)When and how can providing a starving patient nutrition be potentially deadly.