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Traumatic Shock and Fluid Resuscitation
(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.
Clostridium difficile Colitis
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-04-16)
Clostridium difficile colitis is a problematic complication of antibiotic therapy in hospitalized and critically ill patients. It is increasing in frequency and can be lethal.
Thermal Injuries
(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.
Renal Replacement Therapy: SCUF, SLED, CVVH, CVVHD, IHD--what does it all mean
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-06-01)
Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is rather a confusing topic. What do all those initials mean and why use one therapy over another? This podcast will explain the difference between intermittent and continous. What are ...
Blood Conservation in the ICU
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-06-14)
When should a patient receive a transfuse of blood? What is an acceptable hemoglobin concentration in an ICU patient and should we use EPO? Summer is a time when the blood banks often have a single day's worth of blood. ...
Drug-induced QT prolongation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-03-09)
Prolonged QT is the most common reason why medications are restricted or removed from the US market. This episode will explain what it is and why you should look for it in your ICU patients.
Burns: Fluid Creep in Burn Resuscitation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-06-07)
Excessive fluid resuscitations lead to horrible complications such as abdominal compartment syndrome. This article takes a critical look and challanges many of our practices in fluid resuscitation of burn patients.
Intraosseous Vascular Access: not just for the kids anymore
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-28)
Intraosseous vascular access was was developed for use in adult trauma patients over 80 years ago. Only recently has this technique regained popularity for rapid and safe access to the vascular space in patients in extremis.
Glutamine In Critical Illness: what's all the fuss about?
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-17)
All surgical residents know that glutamine is the amino acid known as the fuel for the gut. But what is all the fuss about? The episode will look at the data on glutamine. Does glutamine improve outcomes, and if so and ...