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Atrial Fibrillation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-19)
Atrial fibrillation is a common problem in ICU patients, but it is a problem with many potential causes, and not always a well defined treatment.
Control of hyperglycemia improves outcomes
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-09-24)
A great deal is being presented and published on control of blood sugar in the ICU as well as the postoperative period. How much control is enough and what is the data?
Disaster Management
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-10-18)
It is Sunday 8.31.08 and hurricane Gustav is bearing down on the city of New Orleans. This podcast will discuss the basic elements of disaster planning and management.
Traumatic Rhabdomyolyisis / Crush Syndrome
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-10-18)
Crush syndrome is a common cause of death following earth quakes, mine and building collapses. Traumatic rhabdomyolysis may also be seen following electrical injury or severe trauma.
Early Surgery Improves Outcomes Following Critical Burns
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-06-28)
Early surgical excision is likely to be the most significant individual variable to improve the outcome of a patient (adult or child) with a critical burn. Nevertheless, many nonburn physicians still want to apply to 1970 ...
Metabolic Acidosis in the ICU
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-07-25)
A common problem in the ill or injured patient is a metabolic acidosis. In this episode we will review the common etiology of a metabolic acidosis as well as some lesser known causes.
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-06-07)
A discussion of the physiology and presentation of abdominal compartment syndrome.
Myocardial Infarction: PCI and medications
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-10-20)
This is the second installment of this topic. In this episode we talk about the role of angioplasty and role of various medications in the treatment of the patient having an MI.
Complications of PEEP and Auto-PEEP
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-18)
Virtually all patients on ventilators are on PEEP. PEEP has several interactions with various organ systems and some can result in profound complications. An understanding of PEEP and auto-PEEP are required before we can ...