Critical Care

Critical Care

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Critical Care episodes

  • Managing Anticoagulants During Acute GI Bleeds: Guideline-Based Best Practices
    Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
    Guest: Neena Abraham, MD, MS

    Knowing how to manage anticoagulants and antithrombotics during acute GI bleeding is essential in preventing avoidable complications, including thromboembolism and delayed hemostasis. Dr. Peter Buch sits down with Dr. Neena Abraham to discuss the latest recommendations from major GI and cardiology societies and explore practical strategies for anticoagulant reversal, triage criteria, and endoscopic hemostasis. Dr. Abraham is a Professor of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Cardiogastroenterology Clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix.

    15 min
  • Evaluating High- vs. Low-Dose Corticosteroids in Acute IPF Exacerbations
    Guest: Divya Shankar, MD

    A recent study investigated whether pulse-dose corticosteroids offer a benefit over lower doses in managing acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Join Dr. Divya Shankar as she explains the real-world data, variability in prescribing patterns, and outcomes observed in different levels of care. Divya Shankar is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine as well as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at Boston Medical Center, and she spoke about this topic at the 2025 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

    6 min
  • Mixed vs. Pure Soybean Oil Lipid Emulsions: How to Select and Monitor Patients
    Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
    Guest: Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FMSHP, FASHP

    Though 100% soybean oil was once the standard for lipid emulsions in parenteral nutrition, mixed lipid emulsions have become more popular over the last decade. But there are a variety of patient-specific factors to consider before determining which type of lipid emulsion is appropriate. Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Phil Ayers to compare the available options and recommend strategies for selecting and monitoring patients. Dr. Ayers is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and the Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services in the Department of Pharmacy at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.

    10 min
  • Optimizing Your Pharmacologic Approach to Reversing Anticoagulation for ICH
    Host: David Seiffge, MD
    Host: Natalie Kreitzer, MD, MS
    Host: W. Brian Gibler, MD, FACEP, FACC, FAHA

    Dive deep into the critical care of anticoagulated patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Our panel of esteemed experts deliver essential insights into the latest treatment approaches, exploring recent data focused on reversing anticoagulation and the neurosurgical management of ICH. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of key strategies proven to be effective in these complex cases, highlighting the most up-to-date guideline-directed, evidence-based practices.

    10 min
  • Does Care Bundling Improve Outcomes for Patients with Intracranial Hemorrhage?
    Host: Adrian R. Parry-Jones, FRCP, PhD
    Host: W. Brian Gibler, MD, FACEP, FACC, FAHA
    Host: Hiren C. Patel, PhD, FRCS
    Host: David Seiffge, MD

    Dive deep into the critical care of anticoagulated patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Our panel of esteemed experts deliver essential insights into the latest treatment approaches, exploring recent data focused on reversing anticoagulation and the neurosurgical management of ICH. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of key strategies proven to be effective in these complex cases, highlighting the most up-to-date guideline-directed, evidence-based practices.

    13 min
  • Neurosurgical Management of ICH: Making Sense of ENRICH, SWITCH, STICH and MISTIE
    Host: Hiren C. Patel, PhD, FRCS
    Host: W. Brian Gibler, MD, FACEP, FACC, FAHA
    Host: Adrian R. Parry-Jones, FRCP, PhD
    Host: Thorsten Steiner, MD, PhD, MME

    Dive deep into the critical care of anticoagulated patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Our panel of esteemed experts deliver essential insights into the latest treatment approaches, exploring recent data focused on reversing anticoagulation and the neurosurgical management of ICH. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of key strategies proven to be effective in these complex cases, highlighting the most up-to-date guideline-directed, evidence-based practices.

    14 min
  • Audience Q&A with Panel
    Host: W. Brian Gibler, MD, FACEP, FACC, FAHA
    Host: Natalie Kreitzer, MD, MS
    Host: Adrian R. Parry-Jones, FRCP, PhD
    Host: Hiren C. Patel, PhD, FRCS
    Host: David Seiffge, MD
    Host: Thorsten Steiner, MD, PhD, MME

    Dive deep into the critical care of anticoagulated patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Our panel of esteemed experts deliver essential insights into the latest treatment approaches, exploring recent data focused on reversing anticoagulation and the neurosurgical management of ICH. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of key strategies proven to be effective in these complex cases, highlighting the most up-to-date guideline-directed, evidence-based practices.

    22 min
  • ESO Guidelines for the Management of ICH in the Anticoagulated Patient
    Host: Thorsten Steiner, MD, PhD, MME
    Host: W. Brian Gibler, MD, FACEP, FACC, FAHA
    Host: David Seiffge, MD
    Host: Adrian R. Parry-Jones, FRCP, PhD
    Host: Natalie Kreitzer, MD, MS

    Dive deep into the critical care of anticoagulated patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Our panel of esteemed experts deliver essential insights into the latest treatment approaches, exploring recent data focused on reversing anticoagulation and the neurosurgical management of ICH. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of key strategies proven to be effective in these complex cases, highlighting the most up-to-date guideline-directed, evidence-based practices.

    13 min
  • Emerging Data on Reversal and Repletion for Anticoagulated Patients with ICH: The Neurocritical Care Perspective
    Host: Natalie Kreitzer, MD, MS
    Host: W. Brian Gibler, MD, FACEP, FACC, FAHA
    Host: Thorsten Steiner, MD, PhD, MME
    Host: Adrian R. Parry-Jones, FRCP, PhD

    Dive deep into the critical care of anticoagulated patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Our panel of esteemed experts deliver essential insights into the latest treatment approaches, exploring recent data focused on reversing anticoagulation and the neurosurgical management of ICH. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of key strategies proven to be effective in these complex cases, highlighting the most up-to-date guideline-directed, evidence-based practices.

    11 min
  • Navigating the Crisis: How to Diagnose and Treat Malignant Hyperthermia
    Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
    Guest: Henry Rosenberg, MD

    Malignant hyperthermia is an inherited disorder primarily recognized by anesthesia professionals. And since this condition can have significant consequences on a patient’s health, including their likelihood of surviving surgery, it’s important to know how to diagnose and treat malignant hyperthermia emergencies in operating room settings. Join Dr. Charles Turck as he dives deeper into this topic with Dr. Henry Rosenberg, a member of the Board of Directors of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States.

    11 min