The World of Critical Care

The World of Critical Care

The World of Critical Care podcast discusses medical topics in twenty minutes or less for professionals, new and seasoned, and families struggling to understand the care of their family member. Episodes tackle complex topics, helping to inform students, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, and physicians alike in furthering their knowledge.

Episodes

October 22, 2023 25 mins

The following episode covers the basics of correctly setting up arterial lines, interpreting waveforms, troubleshooting, and removal. 

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The following episode covers the critical physiological functioning of magnesium. The episode covers lab values, hypomagnesemia and Hypermagnesemia. 

 

For further reading:

I highly recommend Ak lectures for a serious physiological deep dive.

https://aklectures.com

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypomagnesemia/

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypermagnesemia/

 

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September 4, 2023 26 mins

The following episode covers the basics of managing hyperkalemia in the ICU. 

 

 

 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia/

 

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Specific considerations of hypokalemia in the CVICU/CICU. 

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August 25, 2023 31 mins

The following episode covers the basics of hypokalemia. The episode discusses the three primary causes of hypokalemia, the clinical manifestations, and general resuscitation guidance. 

 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypokalemia/

 

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August 21, 2023 19 mins

The following episode covers the basics of potassium as an electrolyte in critical care. 

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August 7, 2023 20 mins

Nurse lead spontaneous breathing trials is a common aspect of recovering hearts in the CVICU. But SBT's are common in a wide variety of ICU settings. This episode covers the basics of successful SBT's. 

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August 1, 2023 23 mins

Hypernatremia occurs in up to one fourth of ICU patients. The following episode covers the basics of understanding the critical factors in hypernatremia. 

 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypernatremia/

 

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July 27, 2023 18 mins

One of the most common lab values I have questions about from new nurses is the SvO2 and how it is used as an approximation for cardiac output. As a followup up to the episode on taking hearts this episode considers one of the most common lab values used in critical care to approximate cardiac output. 

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Caring for post operative CVOR patients can be one of the most rewarding and challenging shifts for a CVICU/ICU nurse. The following episode covers the basics of pre-operative assessment, intra-operative analysis, and post-operative care. By no means comprehensive, the episode seeks to cover the basics and provide a steady foundation for growth. 

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June 28, 2023 29 mins

The following episode covers the basics of hyponatremia. This episode is a bit longer than most but the prevalence of hyponatremia in critical care warrants a slightly longer conversation. 

For further reading on hyponatremia:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hyponatremia/

 

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The following episode covers the action potential in cardiac muscle cells with specific attention on the role of sodium. 

 

 

For further learning:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUbgcqo_IOg

 

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The following episode covers the action potential in a neuron. Specific attention is paid to the critical role of electrochemical gradients and concentration gradients established by sodium and potassium. This episode also serves as an overview of the action potential generally. 

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The following episode provides part one of sodium physiology examining how the body regulates sodium levels via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. 

 

One of my favorite lectures on this topic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMWaKdO76NQ

 

 

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May 31, 2023 16 mins

The following episode introduces the electrolyte sodium. Lab collection, general overview of physiological processes, and defining critical terms. The next episode will cover in depth the physiological processes dependent upon sodium. 

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May 22, 2023 16 mins

The following episode covers the basics of anti-platelet therapy. 

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Massive transfusion can be a highly stressful event in the ICU. The following episode covers the basics of carrying out massive transfusion protocol. 

 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/mtp/

 

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May 10, 2023 12 mins

This episode covers the basics of the oral anticoagulant Eliquis. The episode covers the indications, mechanism of action, common dosing, reversal, and a comparison to Coumadin. 

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May 1, 2023 21 mins

This episode covers the history, mechanism of action, lab monitoring, indications, reversal and special considerations for Warfarin or otherwise known as Coumadin. One of the most common oral anticoagulants seen in critical care. 

 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/coag/

https://emcrit.org/emcrit/reversal-safe-smart/

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/reverse/

 

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April 24, 2023 14 mins

The following episode covers the basics of direct thrombin inhibitors. Specific attention is given to Argatroban and Bivalirudin. The episode covers mechanism of action, monitoring labs, and specific use cases. 

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