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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.
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. ...
Control of hyperglycemia improves outcomes
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-09-24)
A great deal is being presented and published on control of blood sugar in the ICU as well as the postoperative period. How much control is enough and what is the data?
Metabolic Acidosis in the ICU
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-07-25)
A common problem in the ill or injured patient is a metabolic acidosis. In this episode we will review the common etiology of a metabolic acidosis as well as some lesser known causes.