Critical Care Scenarios

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We dive into the common dilemma of when to give stress-dose corticosteroids in septic shock, with Dr. David Janz, pulm/crit intensivist with a Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation, former director of the Clinical Research Unit for the critical care section at LSU, founding member of the Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group, and associate Chief … Continue reading "Lightning rounds 58: Steroids for septic shock with David Janz"

We explore the fascinating intricacies and unique features of the burned critically ill patient, with Clint Leonard, NP in the burn ICU at Vanderbilt and ABLS instructor. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Want to work at the University of Kentucky? UK’s Anesthesia Critical Care department is hosting a hiring webinar on November 20, … Continue reading "Lightning rounds 57: Burn critical care with Clint Leonard"

We discuss the evidence and practicalities of spontaneous breathing trials and ventilator weaning with Martin Tobin, pulmonologist and intensivist, author of seven textbooks including “Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation,” researcher, and pioneer of the entire concept of SBT as well as the RSBI (or “Tobin index”). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! References … Continue reading "Episode 95: Spontaneous breathing trials with Martin Tobin"

We explore the vagaries and nitty-gritty of drugs for seizure termination, including benzos and ASMs, with the great Tom Bleck, MD MCCM FNCS, neurointensivist, professor, and founding member of the Neurocritical Care Society. Check out the REVIVE conference here! Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! More reading Takeaway lessons