Tasty Morsels of Critical Care

Exploring spinal cord injuries, differentiation between primary and secondary injuries, EASIA score for motor prognosis, A to E grading system, cord syndromes, ICU management emphasizing respiratory complications, hemodynamics, tracheostomy necessity, predictive value of clinical examinations in determining post-injury outcomes

Explore the clinical aspects of Candida in critical care settings, including risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options. Learn about the importance of eye examinations for Candidiasis and potential risks of Candida endophthalmitis.

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. Today we look at anaphylaxis. Oh’s Manual 67 forms the basis for most of this. In many ways this is fairly straightforward. You give adrenaline and they get better. However ... Read More »

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. This week we’ll make a fly by at part of Oh Chapter 100 looking at haemostatic failure. The understanding of the haemostatic system seems a little like the universe at ... Read More »

Tackling the topic of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, this episode delves into the prevalence and management strategies, including guidelines from the World Society of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. From evacuating luminal contents to surgical treatments, the discussion offers valuable insights into this common surgical issue.

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. Oh dedicates an entire chapter, number 88 to CBRN issues. While not commonly seen you can rest assured that critical care will be expected to turn up and manage these ... Read More »

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. It is with trepidation that I approach any topic that involves the negative feedback loops of endocrine control as I really struggle to keep it all straight in my head, ... Read More »

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. Condensing all of “inotropes and vasopressors” into a single 5 minute podcast is of course doomed to fail but that’s never stopped me before. The main reference for this is ... Read More »

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.

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. Today we’re going to talk about a fairly rare and niche issue in critical care – gas embolism. The venerated stone tablets of Oh’s Manual do not mention it in ... Read More »