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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.
Intraosseous Vascular Access: not just for the kids anymore
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-28)
Intraosseous vascular access was was developed for use in adult trauma patients over 80 years ago. Only recently has this technique regained popularity for rapid and safe access to the vascular space in patients in extremis.
Glutamine In Critical Illness: what's all the fuss about?
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-17)
All surgical residents know that glutamine is the amino acid known as the fuel for the gut. But what is all the fuss about? The episode will look at the data on glutamine. Does glutamine improve outcomes, and if so and ...
Hemoglobin Based Blood Substitutes: Increased Morbidity and Mortality
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-05-04)
In this week's Journal of the American Medical Association a meta-analysis was published that concluded that use of hemoglobin based blood substitutes result in an increased morbidity and mortality. Included in the same ...
Polypharmacy in the Elderly
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-03-23)
Patients are often admitted to the ICU with an entire list of home medications. In this episode I talk about the implications and dangers of polypharmacy.
Extremity Compartment Syndrome
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-05-18)
A limb-threatening complication that might be overlooked by the inexperienced provider.
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.
Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-13)
A discussion of the various types of ventilators with a focus on the various ventilator modes and types of ventilator cycles. Also presented is the topic of pressure support ventilation (PSV)
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.