93 - Pumping Protons, Pumping Blood

This week, Hannah shares the story of an overlooked piece of the coagulation cascade, beginning with a 1950s medical mystery: Why didn't John Hageman bleed? Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 ...  Show more

This week, Avi shares the pathophysiology behind an important question: Why can't people with familial fatal insomnia fall asleep? Click here to obtain AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.5 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.5 hours), or ABIM MOC Part 2 (0.5 hours). Audio edited by C ...  Show more

In episode 6 of "EHA Unplugged", Prof. Shaun McCann discusses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. You will hear him describe the etiology and the clinical manifestations of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), apply the correct diagnostic work-up if the disease is suspecte ...  Show more

Send us a textThis week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Aortic Dissection.We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on aortic dissection!Definition of Aortic DissectionCauses / PathophysiologyClinical FeaturesPhysical Exam ...  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

We discuss the basics of evaluation for tracheostomy placement, periprocedural care, and post-procedure complications with Vinciya Pandian, PhD, ACNP, FCCM, tracheostomy nurse practitioner and researcher. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your ...  Show more