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Critical Care Scenarios

Episode 78: Echoing the RV with Matt Siuba

Aug 21, 2024
Matt Siuba, an intensivist at the Cleveland Clinic and a master of zentensivism, dives deep into the critical assessment of the right heart using echocardiography. He discusses the dynamics of the right ventricle and its interplay with the left ventricle, especially during patient shock. Listeners will learn about innovative non-invasive techniques to evaluate right heart function and the significance of pulmonary artery dynamics in cases of pulmonary hypertension. Siuba emphasizes the need for systematic assessments to enhance patient management in critical care.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Intensive Care Academy offers structured, video-based training focused on critical care topics for advanced practice providers.
  • Understanding right heart dynamics through echocardiography is essential for diagnosing and managing critically ill patients effectively.

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Introduction to Intensive Care Academy

A new educational platform called Intensive Care Academy (ICA) has been launched, focusing on critical care training. The ICA is a structured, video-based teaching platform featuring a foundations program with over 50 lessons designed for new critical care advanced practice providers, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants. These lessons cover vital topics from diseases and treatments to diagnostics and procedures in critical care. Additional resources include exclusive audio podcasts and live Q&A sessions that provide ongoing support and learning opportunities for users.

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