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Do Steroids Improve Survivial in Sepsis? CORTICUS Trial
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-01)
The results of the CORTICUS trial are discussed.
Glucometers in the ICU: how accurate are they?
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-04-24)
There is a large emphasis on intensive control of blood glucose in the ICU, but how accurate are the monitors we use to follow glucose? This episode reviews someof the limitations of deploying an instrument designed for ...
Hypercalcemia
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-08-13)
A potentially life-threatening electrolyte problem that commonly finds its way into the ICU as well as on exams.
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
Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and Thrombolytics
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-09-09)
Myocardial Infaction (Part 1): This episode will discuss the diagnosis of MI, STEMI, and non-STEMI. We then discuss the indications and types of thrombolytic agents.
Traumatic Shock and Fluid Resuscitation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-11-17)
Fluid resuscitation done poorly can result in significant complications to the patient. This episode will present some of the newer considerations in fluid resuscitation in traumatic shock.
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.
Drug-induced QT prolongation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-03-09)
Prolonged QT is the most common reason why medications are restricted or removed from the US market. This episode will explain what it is and why you should look for it in your ICU patients.
Ventilator Update: avoiding shear trauma
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-08-03)
In regards to ventilator care, all the focus has been on low tidal volume and level of peak inspiratory pressure. What level of PEEP shoud we be using to avoid shear trauma and ventilatory induced lung injury.
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.