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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.
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.
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.
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