Episodes 98
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.8 (649)
Since May 2007
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

A podcast dedicated to the teaching of critical care. The focus audience is physicians, residents, medical students, nurses, therapists, and paramedics. These are topics that arise while on teaching rounds in the Burn ICU at Vanderbilt Medical Center. A broad scope of critical care and prehospital topics are presented as well as recent journal articles and medical news.

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Recent Episodes

Starting Surgery Rotation: How to Pre-Round and Present on Rounds

May 11, 2026 14m

In this episode, I discuss one of the most important practical skills for medical students during the surgery clerkship: how to pre-round efficiently and deliver a concise, clinically useful patient…

Splitting a Ventilator: Multipatient Ventilation for COVID?

Apr 23, 2020 16m

Throughout the pandemic, there has been considerable discussion about the possibility of running our of ventilators. One potential solution that was brought forward was putting multiple patients on a…

Prone Ventilation for ARDS (COVID-19)

Apr 12, 2020 19m

This week we have a brief conversation about prone mechanical ventilation for ARDS. Does it provide a benefit? When should we use it, and why does it work? I hope this is helpful as prone ventilation…

ARDS and Mechanical Ventilation / COVID-19 Care

Apr 05, 2020 33m

Today we discuss the approach to oxygenating and mechanically ventilating a patient suffering from ARDS. We will cover elements relevant and essential in the management of COVID patients and all…

ICU Care of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mar 29, 2020 48m

I'm back. I plan on providing you with some useful information when caring for patients infected with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). In this episode, I will provide you an overview of the current evidence…

Colloids: Details and Myths

Jul 09, 2012 18m

This episode provide some basic description of colloids as will as some myths.

Random Serum Cortisol Levels are misleading

Mar 12, 2012 17m

A physiological explanation why random cortisol levels are NOT helpful in evaluating adrenal function

EARLY use of Tranexamic Acid may improve survival from bleeding in trauma

Feb 20, 2012 19m

In this episode we talk about the results of the CRASH-2 trial published in Lancet. This trial showed that the EARLY use of Tranexamic acid may improve survivial, but delayed use may be associated…

Pediatric IVC diameter determination with ultrasound

Feb 09, 2012 15m

If you are using ultrasound to evaluate IVC diamter in children, what is considered a normal IVC diameter? You can determine the IVC/Ao ratio or correct the IVC diamter based on the child's body…

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Jan 31, 2012 12m

This is a condition that mimics acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that may be caused by acute emotional or physical stress. Patient's may appear to have profound cardiogenic shock, but these patients…

Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (NTSI)

Dec 06, 2011 26m

This episode discusses the pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of NTSI.

Different Cardiac Output Monitors & Physiology

Nov 26, 2011 31m

This episode will discuss the physiology behind various CO output monitors such as pulmonary artery catheters, PICCO, pulse wave form analysis, and LiDCO.

Lactic Acidosis - Type B

Nov 19, 2011 16m

Now these are the types of lactic acidosis that most people are not familiar. They can be caused by medications, underlying disease, or inborn errors of metabolism.

Lactate Acidosis - Type A

Nov 12, 2011 22m

This podcast is a description of how lactate is produced and metabolized. I will discuss the role of lactate in the diagnosis and management of shock. This podcast will focus on Type A lactic…

Endotracheal tube cuff leaks and self-extubations

Aug 03, 2011 24m

A brief description on what to consider when confronted with a patient with an air leak from the ET tube or a patient that self-extubates.

Pulmonary Embolus

Jul 28, 2011 33m

A description of the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of PE.

Smoke Inhalation Injury

Jul 06, 2011 30m

Smoke Inhalation injuries can be deadly. This episode explains why smoke can be so deadly, and how to care for those patients with suspected smoke inhalation injuries.

Propofol Related Infusion Syndrome

Jun 05, 2011 24m

Propofol Related Infusion Syndrome is a potentially fatal complication of propofol. If you use this common ICU drug you need this information.

Wedge: Everyone elses favorite Swan number

Dec 12, 2010 25m

Wedge or PAOP is perhaps the most quoted and poorly understood variable generated by a Swan-Ganz.

SVO2 My favorite Swan Number

Dec 05, 2010 18m

The most helpful number for me on a Swan is the SvO2. This is a brief description of how I use this variable in evaluating critically ill and injured patients.

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ICU Rounds has published 98 episodes since May 2007, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

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