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Pancreatitis - Surgical Indications and Procedures
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2010-07-23)
This is the third in the series on severe pancreatitis and necrotizing pancreatitis. This episode reviews the indications for surgery, morbidity and mortality of surgery, and what are the surgical options.
Radiation Injury / Nuclear MCI
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-12-12)
The US government last week released a report that the threat of a nuclear device used in an act of terrorism is high in the next couple of years. In this episode we discuss the some concepts of the medical care required ...
Therapeutic Hypothermia following Cardiac Arrest
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-12-22)
Therapeutic Hypothermia following cardiac arrest has been demonstrated to improve outcomes. Starting Jan 1, 2009 Ney York City EMS will direct patients to those hospitals able to delivery such care.
Propofol Related Infusion Syndrome
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2011-06-05)
Propofol Related Infusion Syndrome is a potentially fatal complication of propofol. If you use this common ICU drug you need this information.
Some Swan Stuff
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-12-29)
A brief discussion regarding some of the commonly used values obtained from a pulmonary artery catheter
Hyperkalemia
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-01-12)
Hyperkalemia is a very common and potentially dangerous electrolyte disorder that commonly occurs in ICU patients.
Hyponatremia: common but dangerous
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-02-07)
Hyponatremia or a low serum sodium is a common electrolyte problem that is dangerous if ignored or treated improperly.
Environmental Hypothermia
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-01-28)
Following the recent crash of the US Airways in the Hudson River, it is an appropriate time to discuss the clinical manifestations and treatment of hypothermia.
Peak Inspiratory Pressure: Physiological Determinants
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-01-19)
Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) the center of a great deal of discussion of ventilator management. Knowing the factors that increase or decrease PIP are important to those managing critically ill patient. This podcast ...
IV Fluids (Part 1)
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-05-03)
An introduction to the basic science in fluids used to treat hypovolemia.