The Critical Care Commute Podcast

The Critical Care Commute Podcast

Critical Care Commute

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (7)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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77%
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About This Podcast

The Critical Care Commute Podcast is grateful for your ears, insights and feedback. In return its hosts- Peter Brindley and Leon Byker, two ICU doctors in Alberta, Canada- offer up knowledge and debate with some of the most qualified, interesting, enlightened and provocative folks in Critical Care Medicine, and beyond. We strive to keep it practical and concise. Like you, our overriding goal is to get better, do better and feel better.

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Recent Episodes

S5E18 Hantavirus Infection: From Rodents to Cruise Ships and ICU.

May 26, 2026 25m

This episode features Professor Wendy Sligl discussing hantaviruses, their transmission, clinical presentation, public health response, and prevention strategies. Aimed at healthcare professionals…

S5E17 Intubate at the Roadside? A.I Modelling that Could Save Lives, Money and Justify Resources.

May 12, 2026 26m

From Intubation Dilemmas to Data-Driven Decisions: Cutting-Edge Research in Pre-Hospital Trauma Care. In this episode, we explore a study that leverages machine learning and causal modeling to…

S5E16 Dr Craig Spencer: I Went to an Anti Vax Conference, So Should You!

Apr 28, 2026 33m

In this in-depth interview, Dr. Craig Spencer discusses the anti-vaccine movement, its community dynamics, historical context, and how healthcare professionals can engage effectively. The…

S5E15 Antibiotic Stewardship: IV Amoxiclav with Dr George Zhanel

Apr 17, 2026 31m

In this episode, made possible through an educational grant from Sandoz Canada, Dr. George Zhanel discusses the latest developments in antimicrobial stewardship, focusing on IV Amox Clav, its…

S5E14 Meningitis: Implications for Critical Care

Apr 03, 2026 51m Bonus

Young lives have sadly been lost in the 2026 Kent meningitis outbreak. An “unprecedented” cluster centred on the University of Kent, linked to a Canterbury nightclub, and rapidly spreading through…

S5E13 Dose VF: Defibrillation Done Right! With Prof. Sheldon Cheskes

Mar 25, 2026 31m

This episode features Sheldon Cheskes discussing advanced defibrillation techniques, including double sequential defibrillation, vector change, and the importance of early intervention in refractory…

S5E12 Science Communication and the Certainty Illusion - Prof Tim Caulfield

Mar 11, 2026 38m

In this conversation, Peter Brindley and Timothy Caulfield discuss the critical importance of science communication in the face of misinformation and the challenges posed by predatory journals. They…

S5E11 Critical Care Workforce: Where We Are, And Where We're Going with Prof. Peter Kruger

Feb 24, 2026 24m

In this conversation, Peter Brindley and Leon Byker sit down with Peter Kruger, President of the College of Intensive Care Medicine, to unpack one of the defining issues facing healthcare today:…

S5E10 Steroids, Fluids, Interleukins, COVID 19 and lots of Professorial Wisdom with Prof. John Myburgh

Feb 10, 2026 24m

In this discussion at the College of Intensive Care meeting in Tasmania 2025, Peter Brindley and Leon Byker engage with Prof. John Myburgh, who talks about his long-standing involvement in critical…

S5E9 Are Emergency Rooms in Crisis? With Dr Paul Parks.

Jan 26, 2026 34m

In this episode of the Critical Care Commute, hosts Peter Brindley and Leon Byker engage in a compelling discussion with Dr. Paul Parks, a prominent emergency physician and advocate for healthcare…

S5E8 Complaints, Courtrooms and Keeping Calm while Carrying on.

Jan 13, 2026 38m

In this conversation, Dr. Marcus Peck shares his harrowing experience of being involved in a medical case that led to a coronial inquest and subsequent investigation by the GMC. He discusses the…

S5E7 Acknowledgement of Country with Dr Lewis Campbell

Dec 17, 2025 18m

In this short thoughtful episode, we highlight an important Australian tradition: the Acknowledgement of Country. This brief statement, often given at the start of meetings, gatherings, and public…

S5E6 MedPod Learn: A New Era in Medical Podcasts.

Dec 02, 2025 31m

In this conversation, Iain discusses the launch of MedPod Learn, a platform offering a searchable database of curated medical podcasts. He shares insights on the pricing strategy, including user…

S5E5 The Obesity Paradox with Dr Rob Bevan

Nov 12, 2025 18m

In this episode, Peter Brindley interviews Dr. Rob Bevan, past president of the CICM, about the obesity paradox in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). They discuss the surprising observation that overweight…

S5E4 Precision Medicine - It may be easier than you think!

Oct 29, 2025 31m

In this episode, Peter and Leon, recording at the College of Intensive Care Medicine's Conference in Tasmania, Australia, discuss advancements in precision medicine with Dr. Pratik Sinha from…

S5E3 Mystery Guest - Dr Smith and the future of Critical Care Medicine.

Oct 14, 2025 43m

In this episode of the Critical Care Commute podcast, Dr. Smith discusses the multifaceted future of critical care medicine, touching on economic, political, and technological challenges. The…

S5E2 The Power of Kindness

Sep 30, 2025 20m

The Power of Kindness in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Suzanne Crowe. In this episode, Peter Brindley and Leon Byker speaks with Dr. Suzanne Crowe, pediatric intensivist and president of the…

S5E1 Remote River Rescue: A Story of Triumph in Tasmania

Sep 16, 2025 32m

Join Peter Brindley and Leon Byker as they host David Bertoni, an ED physician and ECMO clinical lead, and Jorian 'Joe' Kippax, a trauma specialist and reservist, for an incredible story of a remote…

S4E20 Sepsis Updated: Prof Mervyn Singer, Author of Sepsis 3.0

Sep 03, 2025 26m

In this episode, we welcome Professor Mervyn Singer, author of Sepsis 3.0. Sepsis remains one of the most complex and deadly conditions in critical care. In this conversation,Professor Singer shares…

S4E19 Long Term Outcomes after ICU, CPR, and Cardiogenic Shock

Aug 06, 2025 24m

Dr. Shannon Fernando is an intensivist at Lakeridge Health and a prolific researcher with over 150 publications. Known for his work in outcomes-based research across critical care, he joins us to…

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