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Welcome to the Internet Book of Critical Care's podcast. Josh Farkas and Adam Thomas provide a summary of each chapter for your listening.

 

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Nov 28, 2019

In this episode we cover the definition and concrete way how to identify and correctly diagnose brain death. This is something we need to get right, so grab a coffee and come take a listen.


Nov 21, 2019

In this episode we cover both accidental and non-accidental hypothermia. Come listen for a good review on:

  1. Clinical Clues
  2. Passive and Active re-warming
  3. Modification of standard ACLS approach
  4. Complications of hypothermia
  5. and much much more...

PS: Many apologies to cardiac anesthesiologists and perfusionists: core...


Nov 14, 2019

In this episode, we cover the 2019 version of a TCA overdose: Bupropion. AKA: Wellbutrin / Illbutrin (Shoutout to Tox & The Hound).

Read the post then get an audio summary of the clinical diagnosis, risk stratification, Activated charcoal, whole-bowel irrigation and finally all things VA-ECMO for the extreme toxicities.


Nov 12, 2019

In this episode, we cover that sneaky presentation of acalculus cholecystitis. When that ALP/GGT start climbing, or your chronically critically ill patient gets septic again, you need to know about this!


Nov 10, 2019

In this episode, we cover that pesky Carbon monoxide. From minor exposure to critically ill, we have you covered for:

-Diagnosis

-Testing

-Hyperoxia

-Hyperbaric

-Bleeding Edge Therapies