The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast

We've reached a milestone, 100 episodes! In this podcast, we cover ICU level thiamine deficiency, not just your white-whale of Wernicke encephalopathy. Come take a listen for dosing, clinical features and complications.

In this episode, we cover the approach to the   not-so-rare cause of ICU level pancreatitis: hypertriglyceridemia. Come take a listen for nuances around insulin management, and second thoughts around using heparin and plasmapheresis.

The podcast discusses the approach to invasive fungal infections in critically ill patients. It covers the major classes of antifungal agents, their properties, and appropriate use in different scenarios. Topics include fluconazole, liposomal amphotericin, nephrotoxicity, drug-drug interactions, and ocular candidemia.

Its the rare occasion you go one complete day without treating Nausea and vomiting in the ICU. In this episode, we cover the ddx you can't miss, and the multiple receptors to target in your patients.

Exploring multimodal approaches to analgesia in critically ill patients, including the use of ketamine, alpha-2 agonists, and opioids. Discussion on challenges with opioid infusions, NSAIDs, and optimizing dosing for lidocaine. Emphasis on developing comprehensive analgesic plans to improve patient outcomes.

In this episode we cover the widely use, but poorly supported inhaled pulmonary vasodilators: -Oxygen -Nitroglycerin / Nitric Oxide -Epoprostenol -Milrinone

In this episode, we cover the more sinister twin of DKA... HONK aka HHS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State). Come listen to how not to blow up your patients brain in the tug-of-war between glucose and sodium.

In this episode we cover Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Everything from presentation, to why you should stop checking negative inspiratory pressure and just stick with FVC. Read the post then come take a listen.

In this episode we cover one of the most fatal and moribund conditions we see regularly, Intracranial hemorrhage. Etiology, diagnosis and treatment (of course we spend time on BP goals).

In this episode we cover Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome. A very rare and often missed diagnosis. Come take a listen to brush up on high risk patient population, clinical diagnosis, labs, steroids / anticoagulation and more treatment options.