The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast

Adam Thomas & Josh Farkas

Brought to you by a partnership that transcends the 49th parallel. Join Adam Thomas and Josh Farkas in the podcast that accompanies The Internet Book of Critical Care.
The IBCC podcast will explore key points in each chapter. Initially the release of podcasts may lag a bit behind the chapters for logistic reasons. However, our goal is to eventually have a podcast for each chapter. Subsequently, the podcast will discuss updates to the IBCC based on new evidence.

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136 episodes
Updated May 13, 2023

Episodes136

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Jul 18, 2020 · 34 min
IBCC Episode 90 - Fever
In this episode we talk about fever... fever in the ICU... ICU acquired fever. It is not all VTE or VAPS, Chole or CLABSI. We cover a thoughtful approach to not just sending pan culture, and adding piptazo-vanco.
Jul 10, 2020 · 21 min
IBCC Episode 89 - CAUTI
In this episode, we cover the sasquatch of ICU derived fever: catheter associated urinary track infection. Farkas is on the fence whether it is clinically relevent: Come listen for those pearls: IDSA diagnostic criteria. Treatment coverage. Purple bag syndrome, and more!
Jul 8, 2020 · 40 min
IBCC Episode 88 - Sickle Cell Acute Chest Syndrome
In this episode we cover a major cause of mortality for our sickle cell patients: Acute Chest Syndrome. This is a very serious entity you must keep a low clinical threshold for working up and treating. Diagnosis Pain Control, Volume Resuscitation Antimicrobials Exchange transfusions and more
Jul 2, 2020 · 27 min
IBCC Episode 87 - Epiglottitis
In this episode, we cover the rare but life threatening Epiglottitis. Highlights: Presentation not as you learned in medical school Vast majority do not need intubation, but for those that due it can be catastrophic Nasolaryngoscopy, Steroids, broad spectrum antibiotics and early airway plans are the way to go
Jun 29, 2020 · 28 min
IBCC Episode 86 - PJP Pneumonia
In this episode, we cover ICU level Pneumocystic Jirovicii Pneumonia (previously known as Pneumocystic Carinii Pneumonia). Suggested approach: HIV +(ve) vs HIV -(ve) Invasive vs Non invasive diagnostic strategy Treatment w. Septra vs other line therapies
Jun 22, 2020 · 18 min
IBCC Episode 85 - Vocal Cord Dysfunction
In this episode, we cover the lesser of evil stridor aetiologies: Vocal cord dysfunction, a.k.a paradoxical vocal cord motion, a.k.a Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement. Read the post, then listen to review approach, diagnostic modalities (fibre-optic visualization, CT scan to rule out other entities) and treatment.
Jun 15, 2020 · 25 min
IBCC Episode 84 - Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis
In this episode we cover that not so friendly-Fingi: Aspergillus Come get acquinted with the two forms: angioinvasive (think neutropenia) vs bronchoinvasive (the not so immunosuppressed). Don't forget to add this to your Ddx for nosocomial post-influenza & COVID-19.
Jun 8, 2020 · 14 min
IBCC Episode 83 - Refeeding Syndrome
In this episode we cover the often overlooked entity that is re-feeding syndrome. High Risk populations Signs & Symptoms Insulin mediated edema, and more
Jun 1, 2020 · 30 min
IBCC Episode 82 - Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
In this episode, we cover the presentation, clinical signs / symptoms and workup of takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Come take a listen so you'll never miss that octopus-trap of a clinical confounder, with juicy pearls around LVOT obstruction.
May 26, 2020 · 35 min
IBCC Episode 81 - Unfractionated heparin (UFH), LMWH, fondaparinux, argatroban, and bivalirudin
In this episode we cover the work horses we use daily in critical care patients: anticoagulants: Unfractionated heparin (UFH), LMWH, fondaparinux, argatroban, and bivalirudin. We also cover BID dosing of LMWH prophylaxis and the essential section here is on heparin resistance. Enjoy!
May 19, 2020 · 28 min
IBCC Episode 80 - Acute Exacerbation of COPD
In this episode, we cover that bread and butter presentation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Clinical Features Respiratory support Pharmacotherapy Approach to ventilation and extubation
May 17, 2020 · 20 min
IBCC COVID-19 Update #6
In this episode we update therapeutics: Kaletra is back. Before/after for Steroids. Anakinra is here. We also delve into coagulopathy and super spreaders.
May 6, 2020 · 23 min
IBCC COVID-19 Update #5
In this Episode: We update new understandings from NYC, Lung pathology (AFOP), Cowboys Vs Ivory Towers, Remdesivir and COVID-19 Phenotypes. Stay Healthy!
Apr 21, 2020 · 25 min
IBCC COVID-19 Update #4
In this update: The Fall of Remdesivir? HCQ no so bueno? Fluid status Learning from Tobin, Gattinoni, and our patients physiology Steroids!?!?
Apr 13, 2020 · 35 min
IBCC COVID-19 Update #3
In our 3rd installment of correcting things we've said that were wrong 🤓, here we cover COVID-19 coagulopathy, respiratory pathophysiology, immune modulation and APRV.
Mar 30, 2020 · 23 min
IBCC COVID-19 Update #2
In this episode, we right some wrongs. As we said in the beginning, given the fast pace we were bound to be wrong, and will be again. 1) New paradigm for COVID-19 patients 2) Procalcitonin: not as good as we thought 3) Malignant atelectasis and the crashing hypoxemia 4)SARS-COV-2 & DIC 5) Awake Proning / CPAP / Vent Splitting / Extubation 6) Ethical dilemmas
Mar 22, 2020 · 32 min
IBCC COVID-19 Update # 1
In this episode, we update you on: Transmission HFNC/CPAP Steroids? The fall of Kaletra Come take a listen. Know that we are all in this together.
Mar 11, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
IBCC Episode 79 - COVID-19
There is a lot of attention to this growing global health concern. Come listen for what will be a continuing update for all thing clinically pertaining to COVID-19. Pathogenesis Transmission/PPE Respiratory support ARDS management Steroids? Antivirals
Feb 20, 2020 · 33 min
IBCC Episode 78 - Vasoactive Agents
In this episode, we cover a core component of any resuscitationists tool kit: vasoactive agents. We've got your vasopressors, your inodilators, your inopressors, you oral cheat code and some hail merry approaches. Come listen for all things pressure and flow.
Feb 17, 2020 · 32 min
IBCC Episode 77 - Anaphylaxis
In this episode, we cover one of those cardinal causes of vasodilatory shock; anaphylaxis. Come listen to solidify your clinical diagnosis, and domination of all things epinephrine.

The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast

IBCC Episode 90 - Fever

IBCC Episode 89 - CAUTI

IBCC Episode 88 - Sickle Cell Acute Chest Syndrome

IBCC Episode 87 - Epiglottitis

IBCC Episode 86 - PJP Pneumonia

IBCC Episode 85 - Vocal Cord Dysfunction

IBCC Episode 84 - Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis

IBCC Episode 83 - Refeeding Syndrome

IBCC Episode 82 - Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

IBCC Episode 81 - Unfractionated heparin (UFH), LMWH, fondaparinux, argatroban, and bivalirudin

IBCC Episode 80 - Acute Exacerbation of COPD

IBCC COVID-19 Update #6

IBCC COVID-19 Update #5

IBCC COVID-19 Update #4

IBCC COVID-19 Update #3

IBCC COVID-19 Update #2

IBCC COVID-19 Update # 1

IBCC Episode 79 - COVID-19

IBCC Episode 78 - Vasoactive Agents

IBCC Episode 77 - Anaphylaxis