

Challenging dogma in the ICU (Part II)
Mar 13, 2025
Dr. Mervyn Singer, a leading figure in critical care at University College London, joins Dr. Sergio Zanotti to challenge outdated practices in the ICU. They discuss the pitfalls of prolonged antibiotic use and advocate for personalized treatment durations. The conversation also critiques rigid diabetic management protocols, emphasizing the need for tailored patient care. They touch on the misconceptions surrounding bicarbonate therapy in metabolic acidosis and encourage a critical reassessment of established medical norms while reflecting on the evolution of healthcare and the role of music.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Challenging Medical Dogma in Intensive Care
01:41 • 9min
Rethinking Antibiotic Protocols in Critical Care
10:13 • 13min
Rethinking Diabetic Management Protocols
23:40 • 7min
Reevaluating Bicarbonate in Metabolic Acidosis
30:31 • 7min
Questioning Medical Norms
37:47 • 13min
Reflections on Music, AI, and the Art of Medicine
50:58 • 3min