Episode 26: Sugammadex with Dr. Amit Prabhakar
In this episode I welcome Dr. Amit Prabhakar, one of our critical care fellows, to the show to discuss Sugammadex, a relatively recently approved (in the USA) reversal agent for Rocuronium and Vecuron...
21 Joulu 201621min
Episode 25: Advanced Ventilator Modes With Dr. Scott Stephens
In this episode I am joined once again by Dr. Scott Stephens as we review advanced ventilator modes, prone positioning, and ventilation of patients on VV ECMO. Outline by April Liu: Outline The fantas...
19 Joulu 201652min
Episode 24: The Evils of Sodium Bicarbonate
In this episode I first suggest you take a look at the recently published (ahead of print) VANCS study on the use of vasopressin as a sole agent in the treatment of vasoplegic shock. Then I review th...
11 Joulu 201620min
Episode 23: Basic Ventilator Review with Dr. Scott Stephens
In this episode I welcome Dr. Scott Stephens, Pulmonary Critical Care Physician at Johns Hopkins to the show. Dr. Stephens and I discuss basic ventilator settings, how to appropriately ventilate patie...
5 Joulu 201642min
Episode 22: Postop Visual Loss with Dr. Joe Hughes
In this episode I interview Dr. Joseph Hughes, one of our neuro anesthesiologists, about the history, etiology, pathophysiology and prevention of postoperative visual loss. We refer to a thromboelasto...
1 Joulu 201631min
Episode 21: ERAS with Dr. Chris Wu
In this episode I interview Dr. Chris Wu, professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine and internationally renowned expert in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways. We discuss the differen...
23 Marras 201633min
Episode 20: pH Stat and Alpha Stat
In this episode I review two methods for managing arterial blood gasses in hypothermic patients, usually during cardiac surgery–pH Stat and Alpha Stat. Check out this fantastic episode recap put toget...
20 Marras 201613min
Episode 19: Vasoactive medications
In this episode I review the receptors that vasoactive drugs act on. I then review the main vasoactive medications used in the OR and the ICU to treat acute hypotension and the ones used to treat acu...
11 Marras 201627min
