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Do Steroids Improve Survivial in Sepsis? CORTICUS Trial
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-01)
The results of the CORTICUS trial are discussed.
Glucometers in the ICU: how accurate are they?
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-04-24)
There is a large emphasis on intensive control of blood glucose in the ICU, but how accurate are the monitors we use to follow glucose? This episode reviews someof the limitations of deploying an instrument designed for ...
Hypercalcemia
(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.
Sepsis - Part 2
(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
Acute Renal Failure
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-22)
Acute renal failure is a dreaded complication in the ICU. This podcast will review the various types of acute renal failure, the etiology, as well as acute management.
Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and Thrombolytics
(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.
Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-13)
A discussion of the various types of ventilators with a focus on the various ventilator modes and types of ventilator cycles. Also presented is the topic of pressure support ventilation (PSV)
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) or BiVent: What the heck is this?
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-20)
Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) is not a new mode of mechanical ventilation, but it seems to be gaining a great deal of popularity lately. Many people find this mode very complicated and think that it is reserved ...
Antibiotic Considerations in the ICU
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-09-14)
Why do we choose the antibiotics that we do? How long do we continue the course of therapy? Should we use some antibiotics together? These topics are covered in the episode.
Oxygenation & PEEP
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-13)
A discussion of ventilation, oxygenation, and the role of PEEP.