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IBCC Episode 29 – Hypertensive Emergency

Just like when you were a kid and that science fair volcano was spewing badness everywhere… an unchecked perfusion pressure can wreak havoc on your end organs. In this podcast, we cover the true primary emergency that results from too high of perfusion pressure. Come take a listen for all things diagnosis, treatment and even

IBCC Episode 28 – Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

In this episode, we cover the often missed “abdominal compartment syndrome.” Lace up those shoes, get ready for your commute, and let us review for you the diagnosis and treatment of this critical care quagmire.

IBCC Episode 27 – Myasthenia Gravis Crisis

In this episode we explore this rare but commonly seen entity of NMJ caused weakness. Come listen to review the patient population, identification and management of MG CRISIS.

IBCC Episode 26 – Acetaminophen Toxicity

In this episode, we start off with all those familiar aspects of APAP toxicity that you’ve heard about. Then we kick it up a notch and give you new pearls around Massive ingestions and high dose NAC infusions, when to Dialyze (you read that correctly) and even more great pearls! Come take a listen.

IBCC Episode 25 – Hypernatremia

In this episode we will cover all the highlights you need to know about hypernatremia. Serum sodium… we see you yawning already! But if you want to level up your critical care skills, you need to pay attention to this often missed cause of serious morbidity in our ICUs.

IBCC Episode 24 – Salicylate intoxication

Toxicology is fun. Salicylate overdoses can be intimidating, so come take a listen to get you ready for the next patient you see, so you can keep them out of that death-spiral!

IBCC Episode 23 – Thyroid Storm

In this episode, we cover the diagnosis of this must-not-miss-unicorn. Come take a listen for a lengthy discussion around management, including the controversial use of beta-blockade.

IBCC Episode 22 – Thrombocytopenia

In this episode, we’ve got a great approach to low platelets in the ICU patient population. Come take a listen for approach, management, what not to miss, and all things HITT.

IBCC Episode 21 – Antibiotics

Here it is… it took a mythical amount of time to prepare, so we hope you enjoy this long format cast on the broad topic of antibiotics. We cover the highlights of all the usual suspects, beta-lactams, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, macrolides and all the weird and wonderful.   Make sure you read the post before diving

IBCC Episode 20 – Shock

Every resuscitationist MUST have this basic approach down cold. Come take a listen to the foundation of our specialties in what the French like to say “Reanimation.”   Approach and treatment for all those SICK looking patients.

IBCC Episode 19 – Severe Influenza

ICU level Influenza. Very pertinent for this time of year. Come take a listen and explore clinical management pearls, and some bleeding edge discussion for adjuvant therapy on your hardcore viral patients.

IBCC Episode 18 – Acute Kidney Injury

Come take a listen to keep you regimented towards this must-not-mess-up presentation. We’ve got classification, management and some juicy pearls. Arm yourself with the knowledge to stop ordering that FeNa!