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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-06-07)
A discussion of the physiology and presentation of abdominal compartment syndrome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some Swan Stuff
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-12-29)
A brief discussion regarding some of the commonly used values obtained from a pulmonary artery catheter