Critical Care Scenarios
Latest Episodes
Episode 81: Bacterial meningitis with Casey Albin
We talk about diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent care of the patient with bacterial meningitis, with Emory neurointensivist Casey Albin, MD (@caseyalbin). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! F
Lightning rounds 46: Nick Ghionni on combating cognitive bias
We chat with Nick Ghionni, pulm/crit attending at MedStar Baltimore Hospital, about identifying and combating cognitive biases in our clinical decision-making. Check out the Intensive Care Academy her
Episode 80: Implementing the A-F bundle with Kali Dayton
We discuss the practical barriers to implementing the A-F ICU liberation bundle, with Kali Dayton, ACNP-BC (@daytonicu), host of the Walking Home from the ICU podcast, and consultant to ICUs working o
Lightning rounds 45: Noelia Bischoff on transitioning nursing roles
We chat with Noelia Bischoff, recently off orientation in the medical ICU at Johns Hopkins as a nurse practitioner, about the transition from her role as a bedside ICU nurse. Check out the Intensive C
Episode 79: Transfusion reactions with Joe Chaffin
We discuss transfusion reactions, risks, and management, including infection, consent, TRALI, TACO, and hemolytic reactionswith Dr. Joe Chaffin (@bloodbankguy), the Blood Bank Guy and transfusion m
Lightning rounds 44: Post-intubation sedation roundup
Experts in critical care share their approach to post-intubation sedation. Contributors: Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!
Episode 78: Echoing the RV with Matt Siuba
We talk the nitty-gritty of assessing the right heart using echocardiography, with our friend Matt Siuba (@msiuba), intensivist at the Cleveland Clinic and master of zentensivism. Learn more at the In
Lightning rounds 43: AI in medicine, with Nawar Shara
We explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its role in medicine, with Nawar Shara (@NawarShara), PhD, Chief of Research Data Science at Medstar Health Research Institute and cofou
Special episode: The Intensive Care Academy
We share our grand new project, the Intensive Care Academy, an online, video-based, subscriber-only educational platform. Check it out at icu101.com!
Episode 77: Mastering APRV with Rory Spiegel
We discuss the practicalities of using airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) with Dr. Rory Spiegel (@EMnerd_), emergency physician and intensivist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (and EMNer