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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.
Blood Products
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-09-30)
Blood products: pRBCs, fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate when and how should we use it? What are the risks? You may order them like IV fluids but do you really know how these potentially deadly products ...
HIT: Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-10-27)
Large numbers of patients in ICUs are on heparin and what is this complication of heparin induced thrombocytopenia?
Direct download: HIT.mp3
Acute Renal Failure
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-22)
Acute renal failure is a dreaded complication in the ICU. This podcast will review the various types of acute renal failure, the etiology, as well as acute management.
Smoke Inhalation Injury: CO and Cyanide Toxicity
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-10-14)
The onset of cold weather will bring with it an increase in structure fires. The leading cause of deaths in fires is complications from the inhalation of smoke-- not burns. Learn why smoke is so deadly as well as what ...
Do Steroids Improve Survivial in Sepsis? CORTICUS Trial
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-01)
The results of the CORTICUS trial are discussed.
Crush Syndrome
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-08-19)
Earthquakes are horrible natural events causing loss of lives in the thousands. Following earthquakes, building collapses, and cave-ins, large number of victims will suffer from renal failure and death following crush syndrome.
Pharmacology of Shock
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-02-07)
This is a basic introduction of some of the drugs used in various forms of shock
Surviving Sepsis Campaign (part 1)
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-05-11)
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) is concensus document that attempts to provide the best evidence to assist in the care of the septic patient. All providers who provide care to the septic patient should be aware of the ...