ECMO for Respiratory Failure

Acute respiratory failure is one of the most common reasons adults require intensive care, and choosing the right respiratory support strategy can have a significant impact on patient outcomes.In this episode of Critical Matters, Dr. Sergio Zanotti explores the evidence behind no ...  Show more

Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, making early recognition and coordinated care essential to improving patient outcomes.In honor of Sepsis Awareness Month, observed every September, we are revisiting an episode of Critical Matters featuri ...  Show more

Dr. Edward Soltesz leads a discussion on Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the adult cardiac patient. 

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD

Educational Pearls:

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and T.R. Eckler MD interview Nick Harrison, MD and Daniel Brenner, MD, two of the authors of the February 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Right Heart FailurePathophysiologyPresenting Sympto ...  Show more

Critically unwell patients often present with inadequate oxygenation and ventilation, in this episode we're going to explore some of the physiology of critical illness, look at how we can improve oxygenation and ventilation, take a look mechanical ventilation and have a think ...