The World of Critical Care – Details, episodes & analysis

The following episode covers the basics of correctly setting up arterial lines, interpreting waveforms, troubleshooting, and removal. 

The following episode covers the critical physiological functioning of magnesium. The episode covers lab values, hypomagnesemia and Hypermagnesemia. 

For further reading:

I highly recommend Ak lectures for a serious physiological deep dive.

https://aklectures.com

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypomagnesemia/

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypermagnesemia/

The following episode covers the basics of hyponatremia. This episode is a bit longer than most but the prevalence of hyponatremia in critical care warrants a slightly longer conversation. 

For further reading on hyponatremia:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hyponatremia/

The following episode covers the action potential in cardiac muscle cells with specific attention on the role of sodium. 

For further learning:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUbgcqo_IOg

The following episode covers the action potential in a neuron. Specific attention is paid to the critical role of electrochemical gradients and concentration gradients established by sodium and potassium. This episode also serves as an overview of the action potential generally. 

The following episode provides part one of sodium physiology examining how the body regulates sodium levels via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. 

One of my favorite lectures on this topic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMWaKdO76NQ

The following episode introduces the electrolyte sodium. Lab collection, general overview of physiological processes, and defining critical terms. The next episode will cover in depth the physiological processes dependent upon sodium. 

The following episode covers the basics of anti-platelet therapy. 

Massive transfusion can be a highly stressful event in the ICU. The following episode covers the basics of carrying out massive transfusion protocol. 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/mtp/

This episode covers the basics of the oral anticoagulant Eliquis. The episode covers the indications, mechanism of action, common dosing, reversal, and a comparison to Coumadin.