Welcome to the Critical Care Commute, the podcast where we explore the ever-evolving world of critical care medicine, one conversation at a time. In this episode, we're honored to have a distinguished guest who has dedicated her career to getting it right the first time in critical care. Joining us is Dr. Anna Batchelor, an expert in the field with a wealth of experience and insights to share. Join us for an enlightening conversation, as we explore the art and science of "Getting it Right the First Time" . Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student, or someone passionate about healthcare, this episode is bound to provide valuable insights. Thank you for tuning in to the Critical Care Commute. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with your colleagues and friends. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions in the realm of critical care medicine. [Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or questions.]

Join us as we dive deep into the world of ACLS guidelines and resuscitation science with Professor Jerry Nolan, an expert in the field. Discover the challenges of managing multiple roles and the bias towards high-income countries in ACLS guidelines. Explore ongoing studies on drugs for cardiac arrest and the future of medical journals. A must-listen for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in saving lives.

We are back with our "State of the Art" series! Join us as we talk to Dr. Nandy Gautam on the COVID experience in Birmingham, UK, and the Post-COVID syndrome. Dr. Gautam is a specialist physician and ICU consultant at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK. In this episode, he takes us through his COVID experience working in this very busy Centre during the pandemic, and highlights the Post COVID syndrome experienced in their follow up clinic. Further Reading: www.postcovidsyndromebsol.nhs.uk www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk www.physiotherapyforbpd.org.uk Stockley, James & Alhuthail, Eyas & Coney, Andrew & Parekh, Dhruv & Geberhiwot, Tarekegn & Gautam, Nandan & Madathil, Sc & Cooper, Brendan. (2021). Lung function and breathing patterns in hospitalised COVID-19 survivors: a review of post-COVID-19 Clinics. Respiratory Research. 22. 10.1186/s12931-021-01834-5.

Join us as we take a brief break from our State of the Art series as we speak to Dr. Blair Bigham about death and the complexities that life sustaining therapies bring when there is dwindling hope. Blair is an award-winning journalist, scientist and physician who trained in emergency and critical care medicine at McMaster and Stanford Universities. He was a Global Journalism Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Associate Scientist at St Michael’s Hospital.  His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, newscasts, podcasts and medical journals. He is co-host of the CMAJ Podcast. He witnesses the relationship between wealth and health on a daily basis, and reports on the undertold stories of patients, healthcare providers, and the systems that help or fail them. His first book, Death Interrupted: How modern medicine is complicating the way we die became a best-seller. https://youtu.be/CxdDaFoBYXA

Join us on our next podcast in the "State of the Art" series, as we delve into the realm of sustainability and climate change, guided by the wisdom and insights of Professor Hugh Montgomery. In this podcast, Professor Hugh Montgomery challenge us to think critically, act responsibly, and embrace the urgent imperative of creating a sustainable and resilient future for all. Who is Professor Hugh Montgomery? Read here: Hugh Montgomery (physician) - Wikipedia

Welcome to another episode in our "State of the Art Series". In this episode, we have the privilege of delving into the world of ARDS with a true pioneer in the field. Join us as we sit down with Professor Danny McAuley to unravel the complexities of ARDS – from its underlying mechanisms to the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment. Professor McAuley's major interest is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). His research strategy in ARDS is to investigate potential novel therapeutic agents in ARDS in vitro, in vivo in human models of ARDS and in phase 2 clinical trials to inform subsequent phase 3 clinical trials. He is currently investigating the role of MSCs, statins and ECCO2R in ARDS.

Join us on this episode as Dr. Laura Vincent discusses what a good day looks like , for ICU staff. Dr. Vincent is a Consultant in Critical Care and Anaesthesia at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH). She is the simulation and education lead for critical care at OUH and is passionate about multi-disciplinary medical education, with particular focus on human factors, patient safety and the link to staff wellbeing. She is an active faculty member of OxSTaR simulation centre, University of Oxford and delivers human factors and patient safety training.

Dr. Matt Morgan, a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, discusses the significance of comparative physiology in understanding respiratory therapies in the ICU. He explores the unique breathing mechanisms of animals such as frogs, giraffes, and peregrine falcons, emphasizing the importance of comparative physiology in treating critically ill patients. He also delves into the concept of One Medicine and its connection to breathing characteristics of the Bedwin Spiny Tailed Lizard.

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Hugh Montgomery, leading expert in intensive care medicine, and Dr Jessica Sullivan, Anaesthetic/ITU Registrar. Listen as they share their insights on a challenging clinical scenario: hypoxemia with a normal chest X-ray. What are the pitfalls and pearls of managing hypoxemia with a normal chest X-ray? How has COVID-19 changed our understanding of this phenomenon? Professor Montgomery practices as a consultant in intensive care at the Whittington hospital in North London. His interest has been in the use of environmental stressors in the exploration of human (patho)physiology – often using a genetic approach. He was the first to discover a 'gene for human fitness'. He has published over 450 articles. He also has a strong interest in environmental impacts on health, and in climate change in particular. Dr Jessica Sullivan's most recent position was as an Anesthetic/ITU Registrar at the Whittingtoin Hospital, where she worked alongside Prof Montgomery. She is on the organizing committee for the North Thames Anaesthetic Meeting (NTAM) conference. Medicine is not her only passion, she is a keen sportswoman and an ex competitive gymnast. She is currently undertaking training in acrobatics. Learn more here: Hugh Montgomery (physician) - Wikipedia AirCraft Circus Academy aerial circus & studio hire, Greenwich, London – AirCraft Circus Academy Performance & Circus Training in London

Welcome to our next podcast in the "State of the Art 23" series. Listen as we talk POCUS and all things Focused Ultrasound for Intensive Care (FUSIC). In this episode, we hare joined by awesome guests: Dr. Marcus Peck, a consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine at Frimley Park Hospital and sits on the board of the Intensive Care Society (ICS)’s Focused Ultrasound for Intensive Care (FUSIC) committee; and Dr. Jonny Wilkinson, a consultant in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia at Northampton General Hospital. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!" Further reading: 1. SONO-Olympiad - CAEP Conference 2. FUSIC HD. Comprehensive haemodynamic assessment with ultrasound - Ashley Miller, Marcus Peck, Tom Clark, Hannah Conway, Segun Olusanya, Nick Fletcher, Nick Coleman, Prashant Parulekar, Jonathan Aron, Justin Kirk-Bayley, Jonathan Nicholas Wilkinson, Adrian Wong, Jennie Stephens, Antonio Rubino, Ben Attwood, Andrew Walden, Andrew Breen, Manprit Waraich, Catherine Nix, Simon Hayward, 2022 (sagepub.com)