Tasty Morsels of Critical Care

Explore the clinical significance of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, treatment options like IVIG and plasma exchange, common triggers including infections like Campylobacter-Jjunae, flu, HIV, and mycoplasma. Delve into the intricacies of GBS subtypes like AIDP, MFE, AMAN, and AMSN, highlighting clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies with a focus on challenges in early diagnosis and the role of diagnostic tools like lumbar puncture.

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. A meandering monologue through critical care fellowship exam preparation. We see C. Diff in the ICU in a couple of contexts. Firstly the poor unfortunate soul who starts with a ... Read More »

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. A meandering monologue through critical care fellowship exam preparation. HIV in the ICU is becoming a bit of a rare beast as the ID docs seem to have it so ... Read More »

Learn about the process of plasma exchange in critical care and its distinctions from CRRT. Discover how plasmapheresis can reset the immune system by removing harmful components from the blood and its applications in immunoproliferative diseases and autoimmune conditions.

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. SBS is not a common thing to find in the ICU and the most likely context here is going to be receiving someone from the operating theatre who has had ... Read More »

Dive into the world of adrenocortical insufficiency and discover its critical role in the ICU. Learn how cortisol functions and why standard serum levels can be misleading. Explore the different types of adrenal insufficiency, including Addison's, and what signs to look for during an adrenal crisis. Find out the best practices for immediate management, like the importance of hydrocortisone, and how long-term steroid use can lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency. Essential insights for anyone in critical care!

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. A meandering monologue through critical care exam preparation. The aminoglycosides see themselves as a bit special. Not content with producing deafness and killing kidneys they’ve also demanded awkward dosing schedules, ... Read More »

Explore the indications and scenarios for cardiac pacing in critical care, including second or third-degree block, sinus node dysfunction, and ventricular tachycardia. Delve into the intricacies of pacing systems, wire placement, functions, and potential complications. Uncover a secret code for describing the type of pacing used in the cardiac intensive care unit.

Welcome back to the tasty morsels of critical care podcast. Continuing along a theme of words with with too many i’s in them, (see TM 007 for more) today we look at necrotising fasciitis or “nec fasc” to its friends. ... Read More »

Exploring ventilator cycling in critical care, comparing time cycling vs flow cycling. Understanding how these methods impact mean airway pressure and oxygenation. Delving into the benefits and obstacles of each method, with considerations for factors like tracheostomies.