Tasty Morsels of Critical Care 084 | Empyema

Dive into the complexities of empyema, a condition often linked to pneumonia. Discover the key bacterial culprits and the significance of clinical assessments and imaging techniques. Learn about innovative drainage methods and injectable lysis therapies, bolstered by insightful trials like MIST-2. The podcast highlights the importance of combinatorial antibiotic treatments while critiquing research gaps, particularly in ICU representation. Prepare to rethink your understanding of chest drains and pleural therapies!