Latest Critical Care Podcasts

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:

Ascending cholangitis with septic shock
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation and management of a patient with ascending cholangitis. Listen to podcast

Anatomy of Sympathetic Nervous System
In this episode, we discuss the anatomy of sympathetic nervous system w.r.t origin, fiber type, receptors and neurotransmitters. Listen to podcast

Neurologic Monitoring in Critical Care: Key Insights
Aarti Sarwal, MD, FAAN, FNCS, FCCM, professor of neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, explores the nuanced intersection of neurology and critical care, offering practical insights for clinicians across disciplines. Listen to podcast

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

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