What is Auto-PEEP? 

Have you heard the term auto-PEEP before and wonder that that is? I got you covered this week and I'm digging into the past into a series called CritBits. It's a fun, chalk talk type of approach to education on my youtube channel. 

Here's the first CritBit I ever did, and it was on Auto-PEEP. Enjoy and if you like it, subscribe to my YouTube channel for more! 

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Vent in a Code

In this episode, Dr. Terren Trott breaks down the guidelines, dives into pathophysiology, and questions the one-size-fits-all approach to ventilation. He discusses the interplay between chest compressions and ventilation, delves into the effects of hypoventilation and hyperventilation, and introduces the concept of Positive Expiratory Pressure. Terren highlights the potential of mechanical ventilation for precise control and patient-centric customization. Tune in for a comprehensive understanding of ventilation strategies during cardiac arrest, empowering healthcare providers for optimized patient outcomes.

Check out his amazing video now!

Beyond ATLS

This "Beyond ATLS" podcast episode delves into advanced trauma management, going beyond standardized algorithms and pathways to tailor care to individual patients. Speaker, Dr. Shyam Murali introduces the concept of advancing trauma care beyond the commonly used ATLS approach, highlighting additional tools and techniques that can enhance patient outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of personalized care and introduces concepts like point-of-care ultrasound, airway management, and cognitive offloading. The podcast discusses the history of trauma management and the development of ATLS, highlighting the need for evolution in trauma care strategies. Shyam introduces key takeaways, including the importance of rethinking the traditional ABCDE paradigm, utilizing viscoelastic hemostatic assays (TEG/ROTEM) for real-time guided resuscitation, and considering the use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) for specific trauma cases.

Here are 5 key takeaways:

1. Personalized Care Over Algorithms: The podcast advocates for moving beyond standardized algorithms and tailoring trauma care to the individual patient, recognizing that one size doesn't fit all in critical situations.
2. Introduction to Advanced Tools: Listeners are introduced to advanced tools like point-of-care ultrasound, viscoelastic hemostatic assays (TEG/ROTEM), and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) as adjuncts to enhance trauma care.
3. Evolving Trauma Management: The episode traces the development of trauma management from the ATLS approach, highlighting the need for continuous evolution in strategies to improve patient outcomes.
4. TEG-Guided Resuscitation: The podcast underscores the significance of viscoelastic hemostatic assays like TEG/ROTEM for real-time monitoring of clotting status, allowing precise and timely administration of blood products during trauma resuscitation.
5. REBOA in Trauma Care: Listeners learn about the potential use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in specific trauma cases, its benefits, controversies, and patient selection criteria, providing insights into cutting-edge trauma interventions.

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