Martin Tobin
Pulmonologist and intensivist, professor of medicine at the Heinz VA and Loyola University Chicago, and author of Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation; recognized for pioneering work on spontaneous breathing trials and the RSBI (Tobin index).
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Oct 29, 2025 • 56min
Episode 95: Spontaneous breathing trials with Martin Tobin
Dr. Martin Tobin, a renowned pulmonologist and author of influential texts on mechanical ventilation, shares his expertise on spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs). He highlights the shift from prolonged weaning to brief trials and critiques common practices that misinterpret patient readiness. Tobin emphasizes practical SBT methods, like T-piece tests, and instructs on recognizing work of breathing without invasive tools. He discusses the importance of timely extubation and shares insights on managing sedation and respiratory drive during trials for optimal patient outcomes.
May 24, 2021 • 4min
Tasty Morsels of Critical Care 042 | Nitric Oxide
Irish Critical Care legend, Martin Tobin, discusses the use of nitric oxide in critical care, exploring its mechanisms, dosages, risks like adverse effects and rebound hypoxemia, and potential anticoagulant effects.
