IBCC Episode 53 - Submassive & Massive Pulmonary Embolism

09/10/19 • 74 min

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In this episode we explore the controversies in how to classify the hemodynamic effects of pulmonary embolisms.

We also cover:

-Risk Stratification

-Thrombolysis

-Anticoagulation

-Novel therapies

-The crashing & hypoxemic PE patient

In this episode we explore the controversies in how to classify the hemodynamic effects of pulmonary embolisms.

We also cover:

-Risk Stratification

-Thrombolysis

-Anticoagulation

-Novel therapies

-The crashing & hypoxemic PE patient

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IBCC Episode 52 Anticoagulation Reversal

In this episode, we cover all the big hits for anticoagulant management in your bleeding patients.

-Warfarin

-DOAC

-Anti platelets

-Heparin and LMWH

-And More!

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IBCC Episode 54 - Approach to Acid Base Disorders

In this episode, we cover the foundations to every day clinical medicine in the ICU: Acid base. As our patients are either often too sick to regulate their own homeostasis, or what we are doing to them prevents their lungs or kidneys from doing so, we give you the approach to recognizing Acid Base disorders.

Step 1: Calculate the Anion Gap

Step 2: Look at the Bicarbonate level

Step 3: Compare the change in Anion Gap to the Change in Bicarbonate