55. Cirrhosis & Variceal Bleeds

We've heard you guys and we are ready to deliver! We are proud to bring you guys our first of several episodes on Neurocritical Care! On this episode - our introductory show - we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Casey Albin a neurologist & neurointensivist who introduces the topic ...  Afficher plus

ARDS is one of the most important—and intimidating—topics in critical care, so we thought it was the perfect time to reboot one of our most comprehensive episodes. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or need a refresher on the latest evidence and core principles, this ep ...  Afficher plus

In this episode I cover liver cirrhosis.

If you want to follow along with written notes on liver cirrhosis go to zerotofinals.com/cirrhosis or find the gastroenterology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.

This episode covers the cirrhosis of the live ...

In cirrhosis, what actually contributes to the bleeding vs. clotting risk? Does the INR capture it? What is in FFP? Do you have to give FFP prior to a paracentesis and a thoracentesis? How much of FFP stays in the intravascular space? Does indwelling pleural catheters increase ri ...  Afficher plus

Join Dr. Mike Wallace and Dan McCollum as they discuss the management of patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage. What is the initial management of these patients? Who requires blood transfusions? Which patients require admission to the floor or the ICU? Pearls and pitfalls in ...  Afficher plus

In this episode I cover upper GI bleeding.

If you want to follow along with written notes on upper GI bleeds go to zerotofinals.com/uppergibleed or find the gastroenterology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.

This episode covers the causes, presenta ...