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Clostridium difficile Colitis
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-04-16)
Clostridium difficile colitis is a problematic complication of antibiotic therapy in hospitalized and critically ill patients. It is increasing in frequency and can be lethal.
Thermal Injuries
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-08-12)
An introduction of the biology of thermal injuries and the initial care of the patient with thermal injuries in critical condition.
Renal Replacement Therapy: SCUF, SLED, CVVH, CVVHD, IHD--what does it all mean
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-06-01)
Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is rather a confusing topic. What do all those initials mean and why use one therapy over another? This podcast will explain the difference between intermittent and continous. What are ...
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. ...
Burns: Fluid Creep in Burn Resuscitation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-06-07)
Excessive fluid resuscitations lead to horrible complications such as abdominal compartment syndrome. This article takes a critical look and challanges many of our practices in fluid resuscitation of burn patients.
Patient-Ventilator Interactions and ventilator discontinuation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-11-17)
Sepsis - Part 2
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-01)
In this episode we discuss that ICU care of the patient with sepsis. This includes an introduction to various vasopressors
Weaning (Liberating) from the mechanical ventilator
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-25)
Don't wean people from their ventilators-- liberate them!! When are people ready to come off the ventilator? What are weaning parameters? How does one do a spontaneous weaning trial? What is the role of noninvasive ...
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.
Oxygenation & PEEP
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-13)
A discussion of ventilation, oxygenation, and the role of PEEP.