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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.
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.
Do Steroids Improve Survivial in Sepsis? CORTICUS Trial
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-01)
The results of the CORTICUS trial are discussed.
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
Meta-analysis of Glucose Control
(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 ...
Pediatric Burns
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-13)
Pediatric burns: all burns are serious, both big and small. This episode reviews the objectives of burn care to result in the best functional outcome. Also, burn is a very common method of child abuse and we detail how ...
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.