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Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection: Diagnosis
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-09-24)
Discussion of what is the difference between a CVC infection and a catheter-related blood stream infection. They are treated differently so it is important to know the difference.
Central Line Insertion Complications
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-07-16)
A discussion of the potential problems encountered while inserting central venous catheters.
Caustic Ingestions
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-05-13)
Ingestion of caustic materials can be fatal and difficult to evaluate. These patients are often referred to our burn center.
Environmental Hypothermia
(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.
Refeeding Syndrome
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-02-21)
When and how can providing a starving patient nutrition be potentially deadly.
Pulse Oximetery
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-03-30)
Discussion of the technology of the pulse oximeter.
Peak Inspiratory Pressure: Physiological Determinants
(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 ...
Arterial Blood Gases
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-04-26)
This episode is a discussion about how to approach an arterial blood gas result.
Hyponatremia: common but dangerous
(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.
Hypernatremia
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-02-12)
Evaluation and treatment of elevated serum sodium is presented.