It Turns Out Snorting Bupropion Is a Really Bad Idea
In this episode, I’ll discuss diffuse alveolar hemorrhage due to bupropion nasal inhalation. Listen to podcast

Fulminant Acute Liver Failure (ALF)
This is the first in a series on the critical care of the liver patient. You know hepatic failure is bad, so let's discuss the optimal way to care for these patients. Listen to podcast

A Deep Dive into ICU Nursing
In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we delve into the challenging yet rewarding world of ICU nursing. Our guest, an experienced ICU nurse, shares invaluable insights into the differences between ICU and regular nursing, emphasizing the rigorous training and mental fortitude required in this field. Listen to podcast

Naloxone for OHCA?
The incidence of opioid-associated out-of-hospital cardiac arrests continues to rise. Current guidelines for the resuscitation of patients with OHCA advise the clinician to consider the administration of naloxone of patients with suspected opioid-associated OHCA. Listen to podcast

FAST and IV Fluid Shortage
In this episode we talk about SBT frequency and "Frequency of Screening and Spontaneous Breathing Trial Techniques" by Burns et al from JAMA 2024 that was released with the ESICM conference. Listen to podcast

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Preserve your sanity while treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) illuminates this confounding cardiac condition. Listen to podcast

The evolution of the Impella device in anesthesia, critical care, and perioperative medicine
The discussion highlights the growing use of the Impella device in anesthesia and critical care, particularly for high-risk patients with severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock. Listen to podcast

Finerenone for Heart Failure, PCV21 and the latest Pneumonia Vaccine Recs, 24-hour vs 15-hour Oxygen Therapy, and PREVENT vs PCE for Cardiovascular Risk Estimation
Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST issues #56 and #57, including finerenone for heart failure, the skinny on pneumonia vaccines and the latest, PCV21, long-term oxygen therapy (the REDOX trial), and the PREVENT vs PCE cardiovascular risk equations. Listen to podcast

Ben Kenigsberg, MD, on Atrial Fibrillation In the ICU
In this podcast, Ben Kenigsberg, MD, talks about his session at CHEST 2021 titled "Great Debates in Atrial Fibrillation Management in the ICU," noting different issues with cardio version technique in atrial fibrillation in the ICU. Listen to podcast

Linezolid Instead of Clindamycin for Toxin Inhibition
In this episode, I'll discuss linezolid vs clindamycin for toxin inhibition in patients with invasive group A streptococcus infections. Listen to podcast

Why are hospitals cornering doctors with this legal trap?
We sit down with Dennis Hursh, a health law attorney with decades of experience representing physicians in their interactions with hospitals. Listen to podcast

Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
So your patient has an ejection fraction < 40%? The first question you should ask yourself when someone presents with a newly diagnosed cardiomyopathy is, what is the cause? Listen to podcast

How to do an Effective Recap in Simulation and Actual Emergencies
Julie and Stephanie explain what a recap is and how it can be used to communicate effectively during simulation and during actual emergencies. Listen to podcast

Eye Trauma I – Retrobulbar Hematoma, Orbital Compartment Syndrome, and Paracanthal Decompressions
Today on the podcast, we discuss orbital compartment syndrome, a new method of decompression, and other tips and tricks for this eye emergency. Listen to podcast

The Impact of Advanced Practice Provider Retention on Quality
Retaining highly skilled advanced practice nurses and physician assistants in intensive care units is vital for maintaining excellent quality and safety in critical care. Listen to podcast