#57 Venous Decongesation, Volume Tolerance, and Bedside Assesssment
What is the microcirculation? How are terms like volume-status and fluid-responsiveness misleading? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Ross Prager to unpack and de-mystify the concepts of congestion and volume tolerance along with our survey of the tools of the trade as it relates to these terms. On this Critical Care Time episode we really get into the weeds on this stuff and even get theoretical at some points so it's NOT for the faint of heart! However, if you listen to us for the deep dives into physiology and if you want to level-up your ICU patient care, this is the episode for you! Listen, leave us some feedback and drop us a review!
#56 Tales from the ICU: BRASH Syndrome
This week, Nick & Cyrus try something a little different with Tales from the ICU. Here, we explore clinical reasoning in the ICU in the context of a mystery case! Don't worry, we'll reveal the diagnosis and go through all the pitfalls, pearls and pathophysiology! This way, you get to play along for a while AND learn some cool medicine. As this is a new episode format, PLEASE leave us feedback and let us know if you like it or if we should send this one to the crypt!
#55 Cirrhosis and Variceal GI Bleeds
On this week's episode of Critical Care Time, Dr. David Dulaney rounds out GI bleeds in the ICU by taking on cirrhosis & variceal bleeds! During this show we discuss the unique challenge associated with managing a patient with cirrhosis - specifically focusing on the coagulopathy of advanced liver disease. We then delve into the nuances associated with managing a variceal bleed, both in terms of the unique critical care elements but also the challenges faced by the endoscopist when trying to saves these patients in extremis. Tune in, leave us a review and most importantly - leave us some feedback!
#54 Non-Variceal GI Bleeds
Join us on this week's episode of Critical Care Time as we embrace blood-and-guts with Dr. David T. Dulaney, gastroenterologist-extraordinaire! Nick & Cyrus host David for a pearl-laden discussion on non-variceal GI bleeds where we talk guidelines, expert opinion and so much more. Who needs a scope? When do you scope them? Why is stabilizing your patient SO important before GI comes in to save the day? How can we work together effectively with our colleagues in GI to ensure the best outcomes for our patient? We tackle a ton of content on this episode so you'll definitely want to tune in... and maybe even take some notes! Make sure to leave us feedback and let us know what you think! Oh... and spoiler alert: cirrhosis and variceal bleeds is on deck for our next installment so keep your eyes peeled for that one too!
#53 Lactate & Lactic Acidosis
On this episode of Critical Care Time, Nick & Cyrus embark on a deep dive into the world of lactic acidosis! As it is the beginning of the academic year, we figured this would be a great topic to demystify and disambiguate for our listeners. We discuss why lactic acidosis matters, and deconstruct all the clinically relevant elements from diagnosis to management, so that you are fully equipped with the tools necessary to conquer your next case of lactic acidosis - or maybe your first!! Ring in this new season of CCT with a banger of an episode and let us know what you think!
#45 Obstetric Emergencies
On Critical Care Time we are no strangers to topics that make us uncomfortable. There may be no topic in the world of critical care more stress provoking than OB emergencies! Now… We didn’t say we are tackling this alone! Join us as we explore the wide world obstetrics in the ICU with Drs. Stephanie Levine and Adam Mora! Together we review the physiologic changes in pregnancy, unique considerations when it comes to general ICU management of the OB patient and then we delve into some OB cases where we tackle things like postpartum hemorrhage, cardiac arrest and more! Give us a listen and let us know what you think!
#9 Leading a Cardiac Arrest
Running a code is a stressful proposition. The code team leader is responsible for conducting an orchestra in a most austere environment, with the goal of guiding the team towards success - defined hopefully by a successful resuscitation. The code team leader needs to have the presence of mind to lead, but also needs to know how to delegate responsibilities and quickly cultivate a shared mental-model between the various team members. Join Nick and Cyrus as they try to demystify some of the elements of leading a code by providing practical pearls and shedding light on potential pitfalls during this episode on Cardiac Arrest and Running a Code