The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast

Welcome to 2020, everyone! In this fresh new podcast we cover all things severe hypothyroidism; AKA Myxedema Coma. Diagnosis. Treatment. Whats the deal with T4 vs T3. Who gets the roids. Come listen to it all!

Happy Holidays everyone! In this episode we cover the general support of those patients that are working hard to breathe. Come listen about NIPPV (BiPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula).

In this episode, we cover that rapidly progressive, easy to miss, relatively better survived leukemia: acute promyelocytic leukemia. Come read about pathophysiology, and then listen to the summary that covers when to suspect clinical APL, the use of ATRA, and that scary hyperfibrinolysis (DIC but worse). Just to leave you with more, we cover Differentiation syndrome (aka retinoic acid syndrome).

In this episode, we cover all things ICU level hyponatremia. From a mild inconvenience to a refractory seizing patient, we've got you covered for diagnosis, treatment and risk stratification.

In this episode we cover that low serum potassium, aka Hypokalemia. From the minor repletion to the immediate resuscitation of a patient with VF arrest secondary to severe hypokalemia, we have you covered. So read the post, then come take a listen to review all things hypo K!

In this episode we cover the definition of brain death. We also give you a 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.

In this episode we cover both accidental and non-accidental hypothermia. Come listen for a good review on: Clinical Clues Passive and Active re-warming Modification of standard ACLS approach Complications of hypothermia and much much more... PS: Many apologies to cardiac anesthesiologists and perfusionists: core after-drop is a thing, but we don't want to cloud the issue of priorities in rewarming.

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.

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In this episode, we cover that pesky Carbon Dioxide. From minor exposure to critically ill, we have you covered for: -Diagnosis -Testing -Hyperoxia -Hyperbaric -Bleeding Edge Therapies

Just when you thought your post MI patient has made it through the woods... they start to crump! In this episode we cover the Ddx and approach to post myocardial infarction complications. Come listen to review all the greatest hits. -Rupturing things -Pericarditis -Access issues -Arrythmias

In this episode we cover that rare but fun element to your cyanosed patient Ddx. When your hemoglobin gets oxidized to Fe3+, badness can ensure. Enjoy this quick refresher.

In this episode, we cover one check box on your bilateral airspace opacification differential diagnosis. Come take a listen for Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage and pulmonary vasculitis in the ICU. -Imaging findings -Bronch? -What labs to order (you can't just write "vasculitis work up")

We know you all have been waiting for it! Here is one of the foundational chapters for the IBCC. All things asthma. We've got everything from physiology, to bleeding edge sedation approaches. Come take a (longer) listen to solidify everything you read in the post: -Presentation / patient phenotypes -Initial management -Escalation to salvage treatments -Vent Management & ECMO

In this episode, we further explore the acid-base-palooza with Metabolic Alkalosis. We give you 10 things to treat said event with, however, sometimes its best to let sleeping dragons lie. Josh even snuck in some acid infusion!