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Ventilator Update: avoiding shear trauma
(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.
Atrial Fibrillation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-19)
Atrial fibrillation is a common problem in ICU patients, but it is a problem with many potential causes, and not always a well defined treatment.
Disaster Management
(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.
Traumatic Rhabdomyolyisis / Crush Syndrome
(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.
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-06-07)
A discussion of the physiology and presentation of abdominal compartment syndrome.
Myocardial Infarction: PCI and medications
(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.
Surviving Sepsis Campaign (part 2)
(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.
Pharmacology of Shock
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-07)
This is a basic introduction of some of the drugs used in various forms of shock
Surviving Sepsis Campaign (part 1)
(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 ...
PAIN: a four letter word
(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