Early surgical excision is likely to be the most significant individual variable to improve the outcome of a patient (adult or child) with a critical burn. Nevertheless, many nonburn physicians still want to apply to 1970 ...

Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is rather a confusing topic. What do all those initials mean and why use one therapy over another? This podcast will explain the difference between intermittent and continous. What are ...

Large numbers of patients in ICUs are on heparin and what is this complication of heparin induced thrombocytopenia? Direct download: HIT.mp3

When should a patient receive a transfuse of blood? What is an acceptable hemoglobin concentration in an ICU patient and should we use EPO? Summer is a time when the blood banks often have a single day's worth of blood. ...

Sister Rose presents her experiences with palliative care in Ethiopia, a very poor country. HIV/AIDS and cancer are considerable problems and medical resources are very limited.

An introduction of the biology of thermal injuries and the initial care of the patient with thermal injuries in critical condition.

The results of the CORTICUS trial are discussed.

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.

Virtually all patients on ventilators are on PEEP. PEEP has several interactions with various organ systems and some can result in profound complications. An understanding of PEEP and auto-PEEP are required before we can ...