Best Alexander Clifford Podcasts (2024)

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Airways That Scare Me - Respiratory Instability w Robi Khemani 55:14

2d ago55:14

55:14

This season is about airway management or airways that scare me and this episode, we discuss the respiratory unstable patient or the patient who's a "physiologically difficult airway" because they have bad lungs. We were incredibly lucky to have the amazing Robi Khemani from CHLA, a world expert on respiratory disorders in #pedsICU, join us and be …

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Complex Airway Surgery - Airways That Scare Me 58:35

5M ago58:35

58:35

Children with complex airway surgery are airways that truly scare us. Though a small number of patients in pedsICU, they can stay a long time and are at risk of death and morbidity from their underlying conditions, co-existing conditions, their treatment and ICU acquired problems. Managing these patients requires a high level of understanding, comm…

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Airways That Scare Me - Shock Part 2 48:08

10M ago48:08

48:08

Airway Management remains the single highest risk time for our patients in pedsICU & pedsCICU. We've known about problems for long time, but finally gaining attention, new ways of thinking & new ways to use drugs & devices- there's a lot more gray then there used to be. We'll discuss resuscitation and airway management in child with cardiac disease…

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Challenging Scenarios in Pediatric ECMO with Peds Intensiva, PCICS and PediECMO 48:14

1y ago48:14

48:14

What are the pediatric #ECMO scenarios that even experts struggle with? "Challenging Pediatric ECMO Scenarios" Special Collaboration w @PCICS @ECMOPedi and @PedsIntensiva 3 cases covering what our expert hosts and panelists all decided were three of the HARDEST scenarios to deal with: 1. VA ECMO for respiratory support; 2. L heart decompression on …

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Airways That Scare Me in #pedsICU - Shock Part 1 48:27

1y ago48:27

48:27

Airway management remains the single highest risk time for our patients in pediatric ICU. We've known about these problems for a long time, but they're finally gaining the attention they deserve with registry projects and multicenter studies, new ways of thinking that move away from old dogmas and new ways to use our drugs and devices. One of the g…

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Culture & Practice Change for #pedsICU based rehabilitation 1:20:15

1+ y ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Culture and Practice Change are a vital element to implement ICU based rehabilitation in the pediatric ICU - because even when we know what to do it can be really hard to get our large and diverse teams on board and manage resource limitations, change fatigue and differing views. Here, experts from around the world discuss how they implemented chan…

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47. The Museum of the Wood Age (ft. Max Adams) 1:09:35

1+ y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In this episode, we talk to Max Adams about his new book, The Museum of the Wood Age. We discuss the relationship and history between humanity and wood, from the invention and use of the wheel, to the mysterious prehistoric monument of Seahenge on the Norfolk coast, and much more. Thanks so much to Max for coming back on the show! Find his new book…

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Long term & technology dependent #pedsICU patients 1:12:25

2y ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Long term & technology dependent aka "chronic critically ill" #pedsICU patients with Dr Rob Graham @BostonChildrens @karen_choong @drgregkelly @drpetaalexander Our #ICUrehab season focussed on preventing PICU morbidities & improving recovery. Our successes in #pedsICU mean that most kids survive & we increasingly see survivors with chronic complex …

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Post Intensive Care Syndrome in #pedsICU feat. Joseph Manning 1:13:51

2y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

There is a growing awareness of the broad range of problems that patients and their families can face after a stay in the #pedsICU which is now known as Post Intensive Care Syndrome - pediatrics Nurse researcher and clinician Joseph Manning developed the PICS-p framework and has deep experience in following up these patients and families after they…

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46. History's Most Special: Ludendorff and Hindenburg 1:00:22

2+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In the first episode of 2022, we discuss some of the topics seen in Alex's new book Hindenburg, Ludendorff & Hitler, including Erich Ludendorff's post-war writings and memoirs, which allow for a glimpse into his mental state following the harrowing defeat of World War I. As well, we examine Paul von Hindenburg's close relationship with Hitler and t…

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45. History's Most Holiday Special: Islands and Micronations (ft. Freddy Clifford) 1:42:21

2+ y ago1:42:21

1:42:21

We're back! In this episode, we are joined by Alex's brother Freddy to have a discussion about the history of some of the most isolated, sparsely populated, and unique places on the planet. From the world's most remote island in the South Atlantic, to an island in the South Pacific inhabited by direct descendants of the Mutiny on the Bounty, to a b…

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Analgesia & Sedation in #pedsICU feat. Jayashree Muralidharan 1:16:43

3y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Analgesia and/or Sedation is provided to almost all the patients in the #pedsICU but it is something that often lacks precision. In this episode we speak to intensivist Prof Jayashree Muralidharan, #pedsICU nurse Sharon Prior and pharmacist Jonathon Wong Pediatrica Intensiva season 3 is guest edited by Professor Karen Choong from McMaster Universit…

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44. History's Most Mysterious Religion (ft. Matthew McCarty) 1:12:41

3y ago1:12:41

1:12:41

In this episode, we are joined by author, historian, and archaeologist, Dr. Matthew McCarty, for a discussion about one of the most enigmatic religions ever: Mithraism. A religion in stark contrast to the other contemporaries, Mithraism was often practiced in small, dark temples as opposed wide open spaces, and generally, each temple had a relative…

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43. History's Most Misunderstood Defeat (ft. Chris Millington) 1:11:03

3y ago1:11:03

1:11:03

In this episode, we are joined by historian, professor, and author of the book France in the Second World War, Chris Millington. With him, we take a deep, reevaluating look at the 1940 fall of France, questioning the popular narrative of French cowardice, lack of preparation, and inferior military capability as being the reasons for their defeat. F…

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Announcement: New Video Series 2:34

3y ago2:34

2:34

Hi everyone! We're starting a new video series over on our YouTube channel about Britain's 1931 crisis called The Crisis. In it, we'll be looking at the key figures involved, the decisions they made, and the events as they happened, week by week, and sometimes day by day. And don't worry: this Podcast will be continuing alongside the video series! …

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42. History's Most Underrated Government (ft. Stuart Ball) 2:44:11

3y ago2:44:11

2:44:11

In this episode, we continue our in-depth discussion with Stuart Ball on Britain in the 1930s, particularly focusing on the actions of the National Government, which we discussed the formation of in the last episode. From the economic and social reforms they passed, to their rearmament programs, to the outbreak of war, and much more, we take a look…

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41. History's Most Controversial Crisis (ft. Stuart Ball) 2:22:25

3y ago2:22:25

2:22:25

In this episode, we are joined by Stuart Ball, Emeritus Professor of Modern History at Leicester University, for a discussion about Britain's 1931 budget crisis, and the formation of the National Government. We take a look at the political situation in Britain in the years before, the people involved in the crisis, the critical moments during it, a…

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40. History's Most Forgotten Foreign Intervention (ft. Wesley Livesay from History of the Second World War) 1:21:52

3y ago1:21:52

1:21:52

In this episode, we are joined by fellow podcaster Wesley Livesay of History of the Great War and History of the Second World War to discuss one of the most intriguing, historically important, yet oft-forgotten pieces of interwar history: Allied intervention during the Russian Civil War. With his help, we take a look at the reasons why the Allied p…

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Delirium in #pedsICU feat. Chani Traube & Deb Long 1:24:46

3y ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Delirium is a hugely important topic in the #pedsICU with up to 90% of some patient populations being affected and impacts on disease severity, length of stay and quality of life, even months after discharge. It is related to underlying disease, but also to the drugs and abnormal environment that we expose our patients to. Chani Traube and Deb Long…

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39. History's Most Puzzling Century, Pt. 3 (ft. Nick Higham) 1:26:51

3y ago1:26:51

1:26:51

In this episode, we are joined by Professor and Author Nicholas Higham to continue our discussion about Britain's 5th century. We begin to dive into the legend of Arthur, his historicity and how legendary figures can be distorted into factual, historical ones as time passes, even into the 20th century. As well as that, we take a look into Gildas's …

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38. History's Most Puzzling Century, Pt. 2 (ft. Susan Oosthuizen) 1:30:16

3y ago1:30:16

1:30:16

In this episode, we continue our discussion of 5th Century Britain. This time, we are joined by Emeritus Professor of Medieval Archaeology at Cambridge, and author of The Emergence of the English, Susan Oosthuizen. With her help, we continue to dive down the rabbit-hole of Britain's so-called "Dark Ages", to hear her opinions on change vs. continui…

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37. History's Most Puzzling Century, Pt. 1 (ft. Max Adams) 2:02:43

3y ago2:02:43

2:02:43

In this episode, we are joined by archaeologist, historian, and author Max Adams to discuss one of the most fascinating and mysterious periods of time: the 5th Century in Britain. With very little contemporary sources, the dark ages are a widely debated era, where fact is very hard to separate from myth. But over the next few episodes, we will be t…

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Early Mobilization in #pedsICU feat. Sapna Kudchadkar 1:05:55

3y ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Early Mobilization in the #pedsICU with groundbreaker Sapna Kudchadkar from Johns Hopkins Early Mobilization is enormously important because while survival continues to increase, so do the numbers of children who leave PICU with a new functional limitation. Survival is not enough anymore - it's all about the quality of survival Pediatrica Intensiva…

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PICU Based Rehabilitation Season Trailer 2:37

3y ago2:37

2:37

Survival in PICU continues to increase around the world. The hidden cost of this is ever increasing numbers of children with severe, sometimes lifelong, problems from their critical illness and intensive care stay. Joining us as a guest editor for this season is one of the world experts on this topic - Professor Karen Choong from McMaster Universit…

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36. History's Most Brazen Assassination (ft. Alan McPherson) 1:32:09

3y ago1:32:09

1:32:09

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Alan McPherson to discuss the assassination of Orlando Letelier: the topic of his book Ghosts of Sheridan Circle: How a Washington Assassination Brought Pinochet's Terror State to Justice. In September 1976, former Chilean ambassador and human rights advocate Orlando Letelier was killed in a car bombing o…

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35. History's Worst Civil War (ft. Chris from The History of China) 1:20:50

3+ y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

In this episode, we are joined by fellow podcaster Chris Stewart of The History of China to discuss one of the bloodiest wars in all of human history: the Taiping Rebellion. We take a look at a timeline of the conflict, from the formation of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom by its leader, Hong Xiuquan (a man who believed himself to be Jesus's brother),…

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34. History's Most: Ludendorff Revisited (ft. Jay Lockenour) 1:35:29

3+ y ago1:35:29

1:35:29

Today, we are joined by Professor, Historian, and Author Jay Lockenour to discuss a man we talked about all the way back in Episode 1 of History's Most: Erich Ludendorff. We discuss his post-war life, including his mental breakdown (and whether it should be considered relevant), close association (and then disassociation) with the Nazis, the creati…

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Announcement: Intelligent Speech Conference on the 24th of April 3:25

3+ y ago3:25

3:25

We'd like to invite all History's Most listeners to the Spring 2021 Intelligent Speech Conference on the 24th of April at 10 AM EST/3 PM BST! Hear Alex and many other fantastic content creators talk about fascinating stories from history, all revolving around the theme of 'escape'. Early bird ticket prices are $20 until March 24th, and you can get …

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33. History's Most Conflicted Culture (ft. Jack Arscott) 1:32:00

3+ y ago1:32:00

1:32:00

In this episode, we are joined by Jack Arscott, PhD student at the Institute of Modern Languages Research in London, to discuss Weimar journalism, literary culture, patriotism, and many other topics that made up part of Weimar Germany's culture at large. From the story of Die Weltbühne, a magazine which published several stories about German rearma…

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Pre & Post Stage 1 Management feat. Aparna Hoskote 1:17:40

3+ y ago1:17:40

1:17:40

6th regular episode of Pediatrica Intensiva with Aparna Hoskote, consultant in cardiac ICU at Great Ormond St Hospital London. The time around the stage 1 procedure is the time of the highest mortality for single ventricle patients, up to 15%. What we do in the #pedsICU really matters for these patients but there is very little high quality evidenc…

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32. History's Most Dangerous Conspiracy Theory (ft. George Vascik) 1:33:23

3+ y ago1:33:23

1:33:23

Today, we're joined by Professor and Author George Vascik to discuss the infamous stab-in-the-back myth, a conspiracy theory born out of the loss of World War I, and one that would become entrenched in many aspects of Weimar Germany's culture and politics. From its quick spread in the early days of the Republic, to its impact on the rise of the Naz…

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31. History's Most Interesting Impostors (ft. William B. Taylor) 1:29:41

3+ y ago1:29:41

1:29:41

In today's episode, we are joined by historian and author William B. Taylor to discuss the story behind his new book, Fugitive Freedom: The Improbable Lives of Two Impostors in Late Colonial Mexico. We take a look at the lives of Joseph Aguayo and Juan Atondo, two men who had impersonated priests during the late Mexican Inquisition, their reasons f…

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The sick interstage single ventricle patient 53:23

3+ y ago53:23

53:23

5th regular episode of Pediatrica Intensiva with Peta Alexander from Boston Children's, Mike Clifford from Royal Children's Melbourne & Greg Kelly from Westmead Children's Sydney. The interstage is a time of incredibly high mortality despite the fact it only lasts a few months. These patients can get sick for a variety of reasons between the mundan…

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30. History's Most Precarious Democracy, Pt. 4 2:00:32

3+ y ago2:00:32

2:00:32

In this episode, we conclude our 4-part discussion of Weimar Germany. We take a look at the Great Depression and its effects on Germany, the resumption of political violence and how it came about, the German elections of 1932, and how the decisions made in the final years of the Republic eventually led to its downfall. Our Patreon: https://www.patr…

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29. History's Most Precarious Democracy, Pt. 3 1:31:36

3+ y ago1:31:36

1:31:36

In our first episode of 2021, we continue our exploration of interwar Germany by taking a look at the so-called "Golden Age" of the Weimar Republic. A time of stability only in comparison to the proceeding (and following) years, we take a look at the German economy, and how it recovered from hyperinflation, the way negotiations with the allies impa…

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28. History's Most Successful Mutiny (ft. Robert Gerwarth) 1:17:23

3+ y ago1:17:23

1:17:23

In this episode, we are joined by historian and author Robert Gerwarth to discuss the Kiel Mutiny and the German Revolution of 1918. From the long-term causes of the revolution, to the mutiny itself, the revolution that followed, and more, we take a deep look at this complex and still controversial event in history. Thanks so much to Robert for joi…

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