Direct (DL) vs Video Laryngoscopy (VL) for In...

Albumin is one of those topics where everyone has an opinion, but very few people actually look at the cost-benefit data. In this lecture, I’m breaking down why the 5% albumin you’re hanging might be a waste of money, and where the 25% concentration actually moves the needle in s ...  Show more

A new prospective multicenter cohort of 250 patients with shock examines the safety and outcomes of peripheral vasopressor administration. Extravasation events were rare and clustered only after several days of infusion, while norepinephrine use and simple physiologic markers cor ...  Show more

Dr. Nick Kumar and Dr. Andy Siemens from the Massachusetts General Hospital anesthesia residency join the show to discuss the literature comparing double lumen endotracheal tubes and bronchial blockers. Dr. Dan Saddawi-Konefka joins as our faculty expert - special thanks to Dan f ...  Show more

On this week's episode of Critical Care Time, Nick & Cyrus tackle extubation. Join them for a pragmatic, soup-to-nuts approach on liberation from mechanical ventilation. You'll learn about the pre-extubation assessment, pitfalls and pears of the RSBI, who benefits from extubation ...  Show more

<span class="s1">In this episode, we explore the evidence on whether smaller endotracheal tubes are...</span>

<span class="s1">1. Less likely to maintain a secure patent airway</span>

<span class="s1">2. Less reliable in facilitat ...

What is your approach to trach complications? What do all the words in the one liner of a trach patient mean? What are best practices for airway clearance? When is a patient ready for a speaking valve? What is the process for decannulation?Behind the Scenes YouTube InterviewGet C ...  Show more