The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast
Adam Thomas & Josh Farkas
Brought to you by a partnership that transcends the 49th parallel. Join Adam Thomas and Josh Farkas in the podcast that accompanies The Internet Book of Critical Care.
The IBCC podcast will explore key points in each chapter. Initially the release of podcasts may lag a bit behind the chapters for logistic reasons. However, our goal is to eventually have a podcast for each chapter. Subsequently, the podcast will discuss updates to the IBCC based on new evidence.
The IBCC podcast will explore key points in each chapter. Initially the release of podcasts may lag a bit behind the chapters for logistic reasons. However, our goal is to eventually have a podcast for each chapter. Subsequently, the podcast will discuss updates to the IBCC based on new evidence.
Episodes
Mentioned books
16 snips
Dec 19, 2018 • 33min
IBCC Episode 16 - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Learn about the mechanism of immune checkpoint inhibitors and their toxicities. Explore bronchoscopy in immunosuppressed patients, management of side effects like fungal infections and colitis, and evaluation for nephritis.
6 snips
Dec 12, 2018 • 14min
IBCC Episode 15 Adrenal Crisis
This podcast covers the identification, workup, and treatment of adrenal insufficiency, including the importance of diagnosing and treating adrenal crisis in critical care. It explores laboratory findings and testing methods, emphasizes the impact of steroid use on ACTH DIM tests, and discusses the treatment and resuscitation approaches for adrenal crisis. A comprehensive guide for managing patients with adrenal insufficiency.
11 snips
Dec 5, 2018 • 26min
IBCC Episode 14 Post Cardiac Arrest Management
The podcast discusses the management of patients after cardiac arrest, including resuscitation goals, workup and management of cardiac arrest patients, potential complications, early neuro-prognostication, post-cardiac arrest management, and pitfalls to avoid.
14 snips
Nov 28, 2018 • 26min
IBCC Episode 13 Meningitis
This podcast explores the identification and treatment of central nervous system infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Topics covered include management of stuporous or comatose patients, interpretation of CSF tests, use of MRI and CSF drainage, patterns of inflammation in meningitis, and key pearls for managing meningitis and encephalitis.
20 snips
Nov 21, 2018 • 16min
IBCC Episode 12 - Torsades De Pointes
Learn about the diagnosis and treatment options for Torsades de Pointes, including the use of cardioversion, magnesium, and allitacane. Discover how to prevent recurrence with high doses of magnesium and monitoring electrolyte levels. Explore the use of lidocaine and chronotropy in treatment.
Nov 14, 2018 • 21min
IBCC Episode 11 Hyperkalemia
Discussion on diagnosis methods and causes of hyperkalemia. Factors affecting kidneys and management of hyperkalemia. Strategies to lower potassium levels in critically ill patients. Management of hyperkalemia and stepped approach to caliuresis. Diuretic management of hyperkalemia.
11 snips
Nov 7, 2018 • 26min
IBCC Episode 10 - Delirium
This podcast discusses the identification, evaluation, and treatment of delirium. It covers the controversies surrounding atypical antipsychotics, regular use of melatonin, and the use of dexmedetomidine. Topics include the causes and evaluation of delirium, preventing delirium in the ICU, the use of antipsychotic drugs for agitated patients, and the use of Lansopine compared to haloperidol.
6 snips
Oct 31, 2018 • 19min
IBCC Episode 9 - Anemia
This podcast discusses the causes, evaluation, and management of anemia in critically ill patients. It emphasizes the importance of understanding underlying causes and takes a simple approach to transfusion goals. Specific topics include evaluation methods, risks of traumatic injuries during CPR, blood transfusion considerations for different patient populations, and strategies to avoid hemoglobin drift.
10 snips
Oct 25, 2018 • 20min
IBCC Episode 8 - Pancreatitis
This podcast covers the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pancreatitis. It discusses the role of lipase in diagnosis, diagnostic markers and imaging techniques, next steps in diagnosis and treatment, management of superinfections, potential complications, pain management strategies, and a checklist for evaluating the cause of pancreatitis.
13 snips
Oct 17, 2018 • 25min
IBCC Episode 7 - Cardiogenic Shock & Severe LV Dysfunction
Explore the assessment and management of cardiogenic shock and severe LV dysfunction, including the use of norepinephrine and epinephrine, the benefits of Jockson, and important considerations in cardiac failure management.
