Neuro Resus

Here is the talk and presentation I gave at the 2012 ANZICS CTG meeting in Noosa about a planned trial called ALISAH II. It's a phase III clinical trial investigating concentrated albumin to treat patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage. It currently in the planning phase with a grant application pending.

This is the first of three podcasts on nutrition in ICU, this time by Professor Michael O'Leary. Michael was given the topic "TPN is so boring" - see what you think...

Hergen gives a great no-nonsense spiel on right heart failure. The slides can be watched and downloaded here:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9vT1_AbNNQSMzEzMjc5YWItODJhOS00NjlmLWJkZGQtMmZhNWQyMGM5ODQ4

Celia Bradford gives a brief and superb summary of contrast induced nephropathy. The Prezi presentation she refers to can be found here:

http://prezi.com/t79w4fwm1i_u/renal-protection-should-i-care/

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Anthony Holley, an ED physician and Intensivist from Brisbane, discusses the ever popular and controversial topic of Goal Directed Therapy. It's case based, up to date and he's a charismatic speaker.

Craig Hore uses a case to frame a discussion about emergency pacing with both transcutaneous and transvenous methods covered.

Ray Raper briefly summarises his view of PEEP and pressure volume loops. The slides to go with this presentation are available on www.intensivecarenetwork.com

A brief introduction to a forthcoming series of podcasts recorded at Roger Harris' Bedside Critical Care Conference, 2011.

Roger Harris explains what Kingscliff is all about, who it is for, why it's so good and about his love of disco and didgeridoo.

David Collins gives an excellent presentation on high frequency oscillatory ventilation. The video to accompany this is available here: http://vimeo.com/26915224

Try to work out what your differential would be and how you would investigate and manage this case.