Essential Critical Care Podcast

Unstable patients with tachyarrhythmias may need urgent cardioversion in the emergency department. Dr Eleni Salakidou is a specialist in emergency medicine at the University General Hospital of Heraklion, and she joins Todd on the podcast to share her tips for safe and successful cardioversion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Necrotising fasciitis is a scary disease for even the most experienced of emergency physicians. Dr Michael Gleenberg is an emergency physician and Residency Director at the Assuta Ashdod University Hospital in Israel, and he joins Todd to discuss the identification and management of this important disease process See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Careers in Health podcast, Todd chats to ophthalmologist, Dr Madeleine Adams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medication errors are a significant challenge to the safety of patients.  Pre-filled syringes represent an opportunity to prevent errors related to medication preparation, and may have additional cost and efficiency savings. Dr Rhys Thomas is an anaesthetist and the Quality and Safety Fellow at John Hunter Hospital in New South Wales.  He joins Todd to share his experiences with pre-filled syringes   Baxter Healthcare has provided an educational grant to sponsor this podcast. The content was developed independently of Baxter Healthcare and opinions expressed are those of the presenting healthcare professional. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many doctors will take leadership positions during their careers, but the skills required to succeed in these roles do not come naturally to all. Hash Abdeen is the Chair of the Council of Doctors in Training for the Australian Medical Association.  He joins Todd on the podcast to chat about his experience in leadership positions, how junior doctors can enhance their skills, and what the AMA CDT is doing to support this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Careers in Health podcast, Todd interviews Dr Sophia Velosa, an endocrinologist with a special interest in Obstetric Medicine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stress of exams, clinical practice, finances and major life events takes a toll on junior doctors.  The added burden of COVID-19 has pushed many to the edge. Tahnee Bridson is an inspiring young doctor who saw an opportunity to help by establishing a peer-to-peer support group, known as Hand 'n' Hand. She joins Todd on the podcast to chat about the project   If you would like to access the serviced provided by Hand 'n' Hand, or are interested in becoming a support facilitator, follow the link below   https://www.handnhand.org.au/join   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The critically ill bleeding patient who is taking novel oral anticoagulant medications is a difficult clinical challenge. Dr Barbra Backus is an emergency physician from The Netherlands, and she joins Todd to discuss some of the important issues in managing this problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Todd chats to geriatrician Dr John Endacott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. Dr Roberto Cosentini is an emergency physician from Bergamo in Italy.  He joins Todd to discuss the use of NIV in the management of these patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcutaneous pacing is an important emergency skill.  In this podcast, senior emergency medicine trainee Dr Tim Balfour joins Todd to discuss the indications for pacing, describe the process of applying and adjusting it, and share some tips and tricks for its use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Stuart Collins is a urologist on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. He joins Todd on the podcast to chat about the highs and lows of his specialty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Indirect Calorimetry becomes more practical at the bedside, how will it influence nutritional prescription? Oana Tatucu is a senior ICU dietitian and a research fellow at the ANZICS Research Centre.  She joins Todd on the podcast to discuss the role of IC now and into the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patients with chronic pulmonary hypertension can present to hospital acutely unwell. What are the principles of managing these patients? Cardiologist Dr Kavitha Muthiah joins Todd on the podcast to discuss the underlying causes, precipitants, management and rescue options for these patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bronchopleural fistula is an important diagnosis to consider in patients with persistent and high volume pneumothoraces. Dr Izzy Seneviratne is a dual trained Intensivist and Respiratory Physician who joins Todd on the podcast to talk about the diagnosis and management of this important condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Targeted temperature management has become a mainstay of treatment for resuscitated patients following cardiac arrest. Manoj Saxena is an intensivist and clinician researcher from Sydney, Australia, and was part of the team that delivered the TTM-2 trial earlier in 2021.  He joins Todd on the podcast to discuss the premise of TTM-2, the results and what comes next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world wrestles with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that much depends on our ability to vaccinate a large proportion of the population. Like all medications, vaccines have their side effects, and the most notable at present is an unusual syndrome of intravascular clotting associated with thrombocytopaenia. Dr Tim Brighton is a consultant haematologist with New South Wales Health, and a participant in a recent working party that developed guidelines for the detection and management of this important condition, known as Vaccine Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenia, or VITT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The importance of adequate antibiotic dosing in sepsis and pneumonia is well known.  However, changes in the pharmacokinetics and dynamics of antibiotics makes it challenging to ensure the appropriate doses are given. Dr Jason Roberts is an internationally renowned ICU pharmacist and researcher, and he joins Todd to discuss these important issues, and some potential solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manipulating the ventilator to protect the critically ill ARDS patient from harm, while simultaneously improving their condition, is one of the dark arts of intensive care practice. Airway Pressure Release Ventilation is a somewhat novel mode of mechanical ventilation which seeks to enhance lung recruitment while reducing lung injury.  Ed Litton is an Intensivist and researcher from the Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Australia, and he joins Todd to chat about his approach to APRV See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Dr Todd Fraser for this fascinating exploration of life, both professional and personal, for those lucky enough to practice in a regional or remote ICU. Guests include Penny Stewart, Rob Bevan, Paul Secombe, Claire Corrigan and Lauren Cox See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.