Each and every week, we tirelessly explore the vast expanse of the internet, striving to unearth the most captivating podcast episodes that delve into the captivating realm of Critical Care Medicine. Brace yourself for an immersive auditory experience as we present to you the freshest lineup of podcasts:
Specialty Spotlight: Caring for Patients in a Neurological ICU
What it's like working in neurology critical care and what to consider before entering the specialty. The diagnoses and diseases treated in the neurological ICU. Technologies and tools used by providers and nurses to care for patients. Onboarding and education required in the specialty. Listen to podcast
Life Support and Outcomes in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units
Nationwide data are unavailable regarding changes in intensive care unit (ICU) outcomes over the past 10 years, limiting understanding of practice changes. Listen to podcast
Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Don't bend the knee to hypermobility! Learn how to evaluate patients for possible joint hypermobility, what associated conditions to be mindful of, and where to start with management. Listen to podcast
Public Opinion on Informed Consent and Medically-Induced Comas
If the choice between being sedated or awake and mobile was provided prior to intubation with the risks disclosed, what would the general public choose? Do patients and families have a right to know the risks of continuous sedation? Listen to podcast
EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel
We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and the basics of bedside interpretation, with Carolina B Maciel, MD, MSCR, FAAN, triple boarded in neurology, neurocritical care, and critical care EEG. Listen to podcast
Lactate
In this episode, we cover the production, metabolism and the role played by lactate in the body. Listen to podcast
Melatonin for Sleep Disruption in the ICU But You Pick the Dose
In this episode, I'll discuss the use of melatonin in ICU patients. Listen to podcast
From Chaos to Clarity: Effective Communication in the ICU
It's well known that many of the problems we encounter on a daily basis in medicine are related to ineffective communication. When caring for the critically ill, it's vital that such lapses in communication are minimized. Listen to podcast
Healing Sleep Patterns Post-ICU
Host Kyle Enfield, MD, FCCM, welcomes Adriano Targa, PhD, to discuss the article, "Sleep and Circadian Health of Critical Survivors: A 12-Month Follow-Up Study," published open access in the August 2024 issue of Critical Care Medicine. Listen to podcast
Using Thrombin Time to Transition Patients from Dabigatran to Unfractionated Heparin
In this episode, I'll discuss using thrombin time to transition patients from dabigatran to unfractionated heparin. Listen to podcast
Hemodynamic interfaces with Philippe Rola
Philippe Rola, intensivist, master of the VEXUS scan, and founder of the Hospitalist and Resuscitationist conference, shares his recent model of four hemodynamic interfaces to describe the entire circulatory system. Listen to podcast
Empowering Respiratory Therapists with JJ the RT
What does JJ the RT have to say about last episode’s exploration of sedation and ventilator asynchrony? Are respiratory therapists prepared and empowered to optimize their role in Awake and Walking ICUs? How can create an environment that fosters RT excellence? JJ explores it all in this episode. Listen to podcast
Extubating to HFNC
We talk about HFNC including extubation to HFNC in "Early weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation via high-flow nasal oxygen versus conventional weaning in patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure" by Ayyawar et al published in Critical Care Science. Listen to podcast
Work of Breathing and Lung Efficiency
In this episode, we discuss the concept of Work of breathing and lung efficiency. Listen to podcast
Perioperative Update with Dr. Avital O'Glasser
ACC/AHA guideline update, including biomarker testing, MINS, and other consulting tips. Master perioperative medicine! Learn when to hold ACE inhibitors, how to manage OSA without delaying surgery, and why “NPO after midnight” is outdated. Listen to podcast
Challenging dogma in the ICU (Part II)
In a previous episode, Dr. Sergio Zanotti explored the importance of challenging dogma, particularly when the supporting evidence is weak or absent. Today, he continues that discussion by examining critical care practices that persist despite a lack of strong scientific validation. Listen to podcast
Mastering PA catheter placement with Matt Siuba
We learn the vanishing art of placing the PA (Swan-Ganz) catheter, with intensivist and friend of the podcast Matt Siuba (@msiuba). Listen to podcast
Healing From Post-ICU PTSD with UCF Restores
After 51 days of sedation and immobility in the ICU and on ECMO, Angela Leggett spent almost 2 decades battling post-ICU PTSD. She shares with us her journey and the impact of UCF Restores to give her a new chance at quality of life! Listen to podcast
Adult congenital disease in the ICU
This episode will discuss adult congenital disease in the ICU. Dr. Zanotti is joined by Dr. Cameron Dezfulian, a pediatric and adult critical care physician. Listen to podcast
What it's like working in neurology critical care and what to consider before entering the specialty. The diagnoses and diseases treated in the neurological ICU. Technologies and tools used by providers and nurses to care for patients. Onboarding and education required in the specialty. Listen to podcast
Life Support and Outcomes in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units
Nationwide data are unavailable regarding changes in intensive care unit (ICU) outcomes over the past 10 years, limiting understanding of practice changes. Listen to podcast
Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Don't bend the knee to hypermobility! Learn how to evaluate patients for possible joint hypermobility, what associated conditions to be mindful of, and where to start with management. Listen to podcast
Public Opinion on Informed Consent and Medically-Induced Comas
If the choice between being sedated or awake and mobile was provided prior to intubation with the risks disclosed, what would the general public choose? Do patients and families have a right to know the risks of continuous sedation? Listen to podcast
EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel
We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and the basics of bedside interpretation, with Carolina B Maciel, MD, MSCR, FAAN, triple boarded in neurology, neurocritical care, and critical care EEG. Listen to podcast
Lactate
In this episode, we cover the production, metabolism and the role played by lactate in the body. Listen to podcast
Melatonin for Sleep Disruption in the ICU But You Pick the Dose
In this episode, I'll discuss the use of melatonin in ICU patients. Listen to podcast
From Chaos to Clarity: Effective Communication in the ICU
It's well known that many of the problems we encounter on a daily basis in medicine are related to ineffective communication. When caring for the critically ill, it's vital that such lapses in communication are minimized. Listen to podcast
Healing Sleep Patterns Post-ICU
Host Kyle Enfield, MD, FCCM, welcomes Adriano Targa, PhD, to discuss the article, "Sleep and Circadian Health of Critical Survivors: A 12-Month Follow-Up Study," published open access in the August 2024 issue of Critical Care Medicine. Listen to podcast
Using Thrombin Time to Transition Patients from Dabigatran to Unfractionated Heparin
In this episode, I'll discuss using thrombin time to transition patients from dabigatran to unfractionated heparin. Listen to podcast
Hemodynamic interfaces with Philippe Rola
Philippe Rola, intensivist, master of the VEXUS scan, and founder of the Hospitalist and Resuscitationist conference, shares his recent model of four hemodynamic interfaces to describe the entire circulatory system. Listen to podcast
Empowering Respiratory Therapists with JJ the RT
What does JJ the RT have to say about last episode’s exploration of sedation and ventilator asynchrony? Are respiratory therapists prepared and empowered to optimize their role in Awake and Walking ICUs? How can create an environment that fosters RT excellence? JJ explores it all in this episode. Listen to podcast
Extubating to HFNC
We talk about HFNC including extubation to HFNC in "Early weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation via high-flow nasal oxygen versus conventional weaning in patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure" by Ayyawar et al published in Critical Care Science. Listen to podcast
Work of Breathing and Lung Efficiency
In this episode, we discuss the concept of Work of breathing and lung efficiency. Listen to podcast
Perioperative Update with Dr. Avital O'Glasser
ACC/AHA guideline update, including biomarker testing, MINS, and other consulting tips. Master perioperative medicine! Learn when to hold ACE inhibitors, how to manage OSA without delaying surgery, and why “NPO after midnight” is outdated. Listen to podcast
Challenging dogma in the ICU (Part II)
In a previous episode, Dr. Sergio Zanotti explored the importance of challenging dogma, particularly when the supporting evidence is weak or absent. Today, he continues that discussion by examining critical care practices that persist despite a lack of strong scientific validation. Listen to podcast
Mastering PA catheter placement with Matt Siuba
We learn the vanishing art of placing the PA (Swan-Ganz) catheter, with intensivist and friend of the podcast Matt Siuba (@msiuba). Listen to podcast
Healing From Post-ICU PTSD with UCF Restores
After 51 days of sedation and immobility in the ICU and on ECMO, Angela Leggett spent almost 2 decades battling post-ICU PTSD. She shares with us her journey and the impact of UCF Restores to give her a new chance at quality of life! Listen to podcast
Adult congenital disease in the ICU
This episode will discuss adult congenital disease in the ICU. Dr. Zanotti is joined by Dr. Cameron Dezfulian, a pediatric and adult critical care physician. Listen to podcast