October 16
by Jonathan Downham
What I'm Watching in September
Podcasts.
Maryland cc project, blood conservation. Sickle cell emergencies, basics of fluid resuscitation, pain management and sepsis care in this vulnerable group of patients. Pearls of the management of the critically ill obese patient. St Emlyn's discuss breaking bad news. Hero worship strikes again, Levitan on airway management in the critically ill.Youtube.
Dr Strong on antibiotics for anaerobic bacteria. http://youtu.be/0NIaJGDFn6g Dr Najeeb series of lectures on fluroquinilone antibiotics, their mode of action and clinical application. Certainly no death by power point here, this pictorial approach consolidates the basic concepts without boring you with information you won't use in practice. Here you can see the first two of four. https://youtu.be/kUd2hAYfM2s https://youtu.be/0efGoc8xtdkshare this
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Mobilisation in the ICU raises two big questions: is it safe, and will staff embrace it?In this discussion, Jonathan explores both sides of the story:Safety first:Large prevalence studies show mobilisation is happening, though often inconsistently.A systematic review of 1,800+ sessions found serious adverse events in only 0.6% — most minor and short-lived.Even patients on CRRT can safely mobilise
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SummaryFor much of critical care history, immobility was the norm: patients were sedated, kept still, and “protected.” But decades of research have revealed the hidden costs — profound muscle wasting, delirium, and long-term disability.Jonathan explores how our understanding of mobilisation in ICU has evolved — from the recognition of harm caused by bedrest, to the
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