Best Criticalcare Podcasts (2024)

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Gretchen Brophy 50:46

29m ago50:46

50:46

In this week's episode of Perspectives, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by NCS Past President, Dr Gretchen Brophy, Professor of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Sciences and Neurosurgery with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia Campus, in Richmond.By Neurocritical Care Society

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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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MASTERCLASS: Critical Care EEG Monitoring 34:55

3d ago34:55

34:55

Electroencephalography (EEG) is an important and relatively inexpensive tool that allows intensivists to monitor cerebral activity of critically ill patients in real time. Seizure detection in patients with and without acute brain injury is the primary reason to obtain an EEG in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU); and in response to the increased demand…

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CURRENTS: Consent for Brain Death Determination - the ends justify the means... or it does not. 21:57

15d ago21:57

21:57

The purpose of informed consent, as it exists now, is primarily to maintain patient autonomy, but additional benefits include the protection of patients, avoidance of fraud, and promotion of rational decisions, amongst others. It is now considered both an ethical and legal obligation which should, at a minimum, always include: 1) the nature of the …

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Episode 120 - Sorry, We Are Closed: Interfacility Transfers w/Austin Wingate 1:04:17

14d ago1:04:17

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Interfacility transfers are not always indicated at the time and place of which they are being requested. Whether it's referring provider misinformation or a lack of advocacy by the transport agency, these transfers can result in unnecessary risk for crew members and patients. Specifically, weather conditions, time of day, crew fatigue, and other i…

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HOT TOPICS: The SWITCH Trial 31:18

17d ago31:18

31:18

It is unknown whether decompressive craniectomy improves clinical outcome for people with spontaneous severe deep intracerebral haemorrhage. The SWITCH trial aimed to assess whether decompressive craniectomy plus best medical treatment in these patients improves outcome at 6 months compared to best medical treatment alone. The SWITCH Trial has come…

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HOT TOPICS - ANNEXA-I Trial 1:01:20

25d ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage who are receiving factor Xa inhibitors have a risk of hematoma expansion. The effect of andexanet alfa, an agent that reverses the effects of factor Xa inhibitors, on hematoma volume expansion had not been well studied, until the ANNEXA-I Trial. To discuss this week's Hot Topic, Nicholas Morris, MD is jo…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Monisha Kumar, FNCS 55:34

1M ago55:34

55:34

In this week's episode of Perspectives, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Monisha Kumar, FNCS, Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to discuss the threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion in neurocritical care.By Neurocritical Care Society

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CURRENTS: Innovation for Health Disparities Research in Hemorrhagic Stroke 33:31

1M ago33:31

33:31

As clinicians working with patients who have sustained an acute brain injury, we are naturally focused on caring for the injury itself. Until recent years, the clinical severity of brain injury was regarded as the main driver of prognosis and outcomes. However, we are beginning to understand how non-clinical factors, including the social determinan…

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Haematological Malignancy Part 2 - Episode 25 19:15

2M ago19:15

19:15

Here we discuss the administration and logistical challenges faced by a Rural Emergency department in a question and answer table format for the same clinical scenario as Cast 24 - Haematological Malignancy. For the Cast Notes go to artofemergency.com

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HOT TOPICS: NCS Guidelines for Seizure Prophylaxis in Adults Hospitalized With Moderate–Severe Traumatic Brain Injury 37:29

2M ago37:29

37:29

For the latest episode in our Hot Topics series, Dr Nicholas Morris, FCNS is joined by Dr Jennifer Frontera, FNCS to discuss the NCS Guidelines for Seizure Prophylaxis in Adults Hospitalized with Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Download the guidelines at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12028-023-01907-x.…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Daryl Gress 41:51

2M ago41:51

41:51

In this week's PERSPECTIVES episode, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Daryl Gress, Professor of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska to discuss Dr Gress' lessons learned while building a new neurocritical care unit and training program at UCSF.By Neurocritical Care Society

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CURRENTS: Understanding the Landscape of Post-NeuroICU Clinics 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Post-intensive care clinics following admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) have gained significant traction in recent years across the United States and internationally. This movement has been driven by increasing recognition of the long-term sequela related to the experience of an ICU admission. This week, Dr Lauren Koffman is joined by Dr M…

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CURRENTS: Elisabeth's Story of Hope 26:22

2M ago26:22

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In May 2014 Elisabeth Beraquit fell through the faulty doors of an elevator into an empty shaft, landing 30 feet below on top of the elevator car. She suffered multiple traumatic brain injuries, including subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, and a diffuse axonal injury. 10 years on and Elisabeth is thriving, running her own busines…

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Episode 119 - Losses and Gains: Antidiuretic Hormone 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) plays an essential part in the body's osmotic/fluid balance, sodium homeostasis, and blood pressure regulation. This hormone is synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary gland. In conditions such as Diabetes Insipidus (DI) and Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH (SIADH), there is a lack of synthe…

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37: Should intraoperative dexamethasone be avoided in patients with diabetes mellitus? 41:22

3M ago41:22

41:22

Dr. Caroline Andrew and Dr. David Nathan join the show to discuss the literature pertaining to intraoperative administration of dexamethasone. Dr. Caroline Andrew is an anesthesia resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. David Nathan is the Director of the Diabetes Center at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Har…

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HOT TOPICS: Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest 42:57

2M ago42:57

42:57

In this week's episode, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr. Karen Hirsch and Dr. Teresa May to discuss their paper “Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and Neurocritical Care Society”. We discuss the difference between a scientific statement and a guideline, areas of …

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HOT TOPICS: Intravenous Levothyroxine for Unstable Brain-Dead Heart Donors 55:18

3M ago55:18

55:18

This week's Hot Topic is Intravenous Levothyroxine for Unstable Brain-Dead Heart Donors and Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Raj Dhar from Washington University School of Medicine to discuss his latest New England Journal of Medicine manuscript (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38048188/).By Neurocritical Care Society

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MASTER CLASS: Non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring 29:55

3M ago29:55

29:55

In this week's Master Class, Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg are joined by Dr Krishna Rajajee to discuss non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoringBy Neurocritical Care Society

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HOT TOPICS: NCS Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Guidelines 33:25

3M ago33:25

33:25

In this week's episode, Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Jose Suarez to discuss the recently updated NCS subarachnoid hemorrhage guidelines. We compare them with the recently released American Heart Association subarachnoid hemorrhage guideline; and we discuss the purpose of guidelines in general and how guidelines map out priorities for research.…

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PERSPECTIVES: The Fellowship in Neurocritical Care Society Designation 20:36

3M ago20:36

20:36

In this week's episode, Dr. Nicholas Morris talks to Dr. Michael Rodricks (Immediate Past Chair of the NCS FNCS Credentialing Committee) and Dr. Jason Makii (NCS FNCS Credentialing Committee Chair-Elect) about the Fellowship in Neurocritical Care Society Designation. Listeners can learn what the FNCS designation means, how to apply, and how to maxi…

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Haematological Malignancy Part 1 - Episode 24 26:04

4M ago26:04

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We discuss a question here on a patient presenting with a Haematological Malignancy delving into the differentials and their aetiologies (more possible questions and answers revealed in the SAQ document), clinical features, CXR and CT interpretation along with complications. Please follow the link to the SAQ on .…

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CURRENTS: POCUS - A Call to Action 18:14

4M ago18:14

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as an essential skill for critical care providers, intended to enhance clinical assessments to improve patient care. Beyond its adaptation for procedural guidance, bedside ultrasound assessments can provide critical diagnostic information in a timely manner to guide real-time decision maki…

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Episode 118 - Trigger Warning: Angioedema 46:54

4M ago46:54

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Angioedema is defined by upper airway swelling secondary to an immune response. The trigger and subsequent physiological response are how we categorize it. In this podcast, we discuss how to diagnose and treat both types: IgE/Histamine-mediated and Bradykinin-mediated. We also touch on how to address the difficult airway that may or may not lead to…

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La campaña Curing Coma: Episodio especial en Español 27:36

4M ago27:36

27:36

En este episodio especial en Español, el Dr. Luis Torres conversó con el Dr. Jose Javier Provencio acerca de los inicios de la campaña Curing Coma, sus metas iniciales, los retos que la campaña ha logrado superar y algunas colaboraciones internacionales con la campaña. Tambien hablamos acerca del Día Mundial del Coma y que pueden los participantes …

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HOT TOPICS: NCS Prognostication Guidelines 44:18

4M ago44:18

44:18

In this week's episode, Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Susanne Muehlschlegel, Dr Katja Wartenberg, and Dr Krishna Rajajee to discuss the NCS' Neuroprognostication Guidelines, including guidelines development, clinical prediction models, and the best language for family meetings.By Neurocritical Care Society

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HOT TOPICS: The scientific aims of the Curing Coma Campaign 36:46

4M ago36:46

36:46

Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Brian Edlow and Dr Claude Hemphill from the Curing Coma Campaign to discuss the scientific aims of the Campaign, the emerging paradigms for assessing disorders of consciousness, and the need for worldwide collaboration on curing coma. Visit https://www.curingcoma.org to learn more about World Coma Day and the Curing C…

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Episode 117 - Dye or Die: Methylene Blue w/Will Heuser 50:56

5M ago50:56

50:56

When discussing methylene blue, management and treatment of methaemoglobinaemia is usually the first indication mentioned. But in this podcast, we challenge you to increase the size of your lense and focus on its benefits in other states (e.g., septic shock). Of course, we could not do this alone, so we invited a Flight Paramedic, Pharmacist, Toxic…

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HOT TOPICS: OXY-TC Trial 41:20

5M ago41:20

41:20

Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr. Tobias Gauss from Grenoble Alpes University Hospital in France. to discuss the recently published OXY-TC trial, a multisite randomized controlled trial of ICP + brain oxygenation monitoring vs. ICP monitoring alone in patients with severe traumatic brain injury.By Neurocritical Care Society

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HOT TOPICS: Curing Coma Campaign - a nursing perspective 21:51

5M ago21:51

21:51

In the lead up to this year's World Coma Day (March 22), and in the first of three special episodes, Dr Nick Morris hosts Dr DaiWai Olson to discuss the Curing Coma Campaign and World Coma Day through the perspective of the neurocritical care nurse. Visit https://www.curingcoma.org to learn more about World Coma Day and the Curing Coma Campaign.…

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MASTER CLASS: Moberg® CNS Monitoring 30:10

5M ago30:10

30:10

In this week's Master Class Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg are joined by Dick Morberg, inventor of the Moberg® CNS Monitor, to discuss the development of the mutlimodality monitoring platform and the value and impact of time sychronized multimodal data.

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Postpartum Psychosis - Episode 23 19:12

5M ago19:12

19:12

In this episode, Kishan and I are back with a bang - a lot has happened over the last 12 months. We discuss an SAQ on a special situation / complex case of Postpartum Psychosis. This is designed to have 3 sub-questions totalling 12 marks. We begin with identifying features on history followed by specific examination and management options. This typ…

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CURRENTS: Dr Jacob Yakoby 18:51

5M ago18:51

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The pandemic has finally been declared ‘over,’ though COVID-19 continues to linger. The phenomenon of burnout has been well documented pre-pandemic, in many cases due to understaffing. This was exacerbated by the severe strain of COVID-19 placed on the healthcare system, with nurses leaving in droves post-pandemic. While nursing professional organi…

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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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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Nerissa Ko 53:48

5M ago53:48

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Dr. Ko is the Vice-Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Neurology at UCSF. In this podcast, Dr Ko joins Dr Nick Morris to discuss her work in DEI, anti-racism, and the antidote to burnout.By Neurocritical Care Society

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Episode 116 - Around the World: HEMS in México w/Daniel Peñaflor 58:23

6M ago58:23

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Though we have delved into foreign HEMS systems in the past (See Episode 61 – Down Under Dynamics w/Dr. Cliff Reid), we have not dedicated an entire series to it. Having now rubbed shoulders with many clinicians and operators around the world, it is evident that these conversations need to take place on a regular basis. Why? Because operating in a …

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MASTER CLASS: Traumatic Brain Injury 32:07

6M ago32:07

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Hosted by Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg, this week we discuss the management of traumatic brain injury with Lori Shutter, MD, FNCS, FCCM, Professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine.By Neurocritical Care Society

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CURRENTS: Dr Morgan Prust & Dr Ismail Hassan 31:59

6M ago31:59

31:59

Leveraging pre-existing partnerships between NCS and colleagues at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano, Nigeria, in October 2023 we hosted a 2-day live ENLS training event for healthcare workers from across sub-Saharan Africa. Dr Morgan Prust and Dr Ismail Hassan join Dr Lauren Koffman to discuss the applicability and limitations of ENLS in sub-Sa…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Daniel Hanley 1:14:25

6M ago1:14:25

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On this weeks’ episode of Perspectives, Dr. Daniel Hanley, professor of neurology, neurosurgery, and anesthesiology/critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discusses the early days of neurocritical care at Johns Hopkins, the importance of family-centered care, and recent advances in the care of patients with intra…

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CURRENTS: Dr Brian Gilbert & Dr Katie Qualls 18:59

6M ago18:59

18:59

The transition from alteplase (ALT) to tenecteplase (TNK) in the management of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has been an exciting and thoroughly discussed topic within the neurocritical care community. Although debates on the clinical efficacy and safety of TNK for AIS have subsided somewhat in light of recently published data, what remains lacking i…

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Episode 115 - Me, My Self-Loading Baggage, and I w/Miles Dunagan and Brett Reeder 1:06:59

7M ago1:06:59

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"Self-loading baggage" is a derogatory term often used by pilots to describe lazy or disengaged medical crew members in the air medical industry. Whether intentional or not, this behavior sets a bad precedent for those of us that want to embrace aviation cross-training and be able to assist the pilot effectively. In this podcast episode, we are joi…

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PERSPECTIVES - Dr Matthew Fink 58:20

7M ago58:20

58:20

In our final episode of 2023 our host Nick Morris is joined by Dr Matthew Fink, founding director of the Neurology-Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit at New York Presbyterian Hospital.By Neurocritical Care Society

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Meet our Pharmacy PAG 35:46

8M ago35:46

35:46

Members of our Pharmacy Professional Advisory Group got together to chat about their experience of working in ICU, the future of their profession, and how AI could prove to be a helpful tool for ICU pharmacists.

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INSIGHTS - Meningitis Encephalitis 34:40

7M ago34:40

34:40

Listen to the latest episode of NCS INSIGHTS series, this time on Meningitis Encephalitis. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care.…

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36. Does tranexamic acid increase the risk of thromboembolism? 1:00:48

7M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Dr. Zach Cost and Dr. Tem Bendapudi join the show to discuss the literature pertaining to tranexamic acid and thromboembolic risk. Dr. Zach Cost is an anesthesia resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Pavan (“Tem”) Bendapudi holds a joint faculty appointment in the Division of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Service and is assistant p…

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Episode 114 - You Train Ukraine w/Kevin Collopy and Brock Jenkins 37:09

8M ago37:09

37:09

The Russo-Ukrainian War is an ongoing international conflict between Russia and Ukraine. At times such as these, medical training is essential and sometimes required of laypersons. International Medical Corps partnered with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) to provide comprehensive emergency and trauma care training to healthcare workers, p…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Pravin George & Sidney Landis 21:59

8M ago21:59

21:59

Join us as we follow up with Sidney Landis, who was previously featured as a Currents “Story of Hope” to hear more about her journey in recovering from a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. The Story of Hope was written by Dr Pravin George, who was part of her neurocritical care team, and adds his perspective to hear care and journey. Hosted by Dr La…

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INSIGHTS - Pediatric Emergencies 41:04

8M ago41:04

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Listen to the latest episode of NCS INSIGHTS series, this time on Pediatric Emergencies with Dr Agnes Kielian (Boston Children's Hospital) and Dr Nikki Miller Ferguson (Children's Hospital of Richmond @ VCU). The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the…

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