eCritCare Podcast
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Every fortnight, Dr. Swapnil Pawar and Dr. Jose Chacko will bring you one hot topic in Critical care. If you want to stay up to date with recent evidence or learn how to critically evaluate the literature in critical care, this podcast is for you.
eCritCare Podcast
1M ago
In this episode, we discuss the etiology of diaphragmatic dysfunction, its management and strategies for prevention. ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
1M ago
In this episode, we discuss the recently published RCT AMIKINHAL, which tested the efficacy of inhaled amikacin in preventing VAP in ICU patients who were ventilated for> 72 hours. Although, this trail demonstrated reduced incidence of VAP in intervention arm, it's premature to adopt these practices widely in intensive care ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
4M ago
In this episode, we discuss recently published RCT in JAMA "NICO trial", which evaluated the role of GCS based intubation vs non-invasive airway management. It is important to understand the nuances before generalising the conclusion of this trial ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
4M ago
In this episode, we discuss the recently published RCT in NEJM, which challenged the current dogma regarding the role of IV thyroxine in potential organ donor patient population. ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
6M ago
In this episode, we discuss the recently published RCT "ECLS-Shock" trial in NEJM. This trial tested the benefit of instituting early extra-corporeal support in cardiogenic shock and suggested more harm in intervention arm compared to control arm. ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
7M ago
In this episode, we discuss recently published landmark RCT which compared the timing for initiation of oral anticoagulation in patients who presented with ischaemic stroke with rapid AF. ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
9M ago
In this episode, we discuss recently published RCT "MERCY Trial" which evaluated the efficacy of continuous infusion vs intermittent dosing strategy of Meropenem ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
9M ago
In this episode, we discuss the recently published RCT "PATCH Trial", which evaluated the efficacy of pre-hospital tranexamic acid in patients with severe trauma. This trial confirmed the results of CRASH-2 trial, which demonstrated 28-day mortality benefit with the use of tranexaic acid in trauma if administered in ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
1y ago
In this episode, we discuss the recently published RCT in NEJM, which evaluated the efficacy of ECMO CPR ( eCPR) in patients with OHCA secondary to a shockable rhythm. ..read more
eCritCare Podcast
1y ago
In this podcast, we discuss another RCT which evaluated the efficacy of restrictive Vs liberal oxygenation targets in comatose OHCA survivors.
The trial showed no difference between the two groups w.r.t 90-day mortality or discharge from hospital ..read more