The Critical Care Commute Podcast

Join us as Prof. Stephen Lapinski answers our questions on Obstetric critical care.

Join us as we discuss ARDS, Research and balancing life as a researcher with Professor Charlotte summers, Director of the Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI).

Join James Downar Head of Palliative and End of Life Care and a Critical Care Doc in Ottawa. He has walked the walk on this topic since before its introduction in Canada. Nobody is better qualified to discuss this thorny topic. 

Join Brian Buchanan, Associate Professor and ultrasound guru, for a dose of iconoclasm and provocation. Recorded at the Critical Care Canada Forum in Toronto, and following a 2024 JICS publication by Brindley et al.  

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After a short break, we are back with a delightful interview with Dr. Jeff Drazen, the esteemed former Editor-in-Chief of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

In this episode, we explore the critical journey of transforming medical research into practical, patient-and-family centered care. We emphasize the importance of bringing humanity back into healthcare and ensuring that scientific advancements translate into meaningful outcomes for patients and families, right at the bedside. Listen as we explore modern forms of knowledge translation, the challenges they pose, and how healthcare professionals can navigate these complexities to enhance patient care.

With a distinguished career at the helm of one of the world's leading medical journals, Dr. Drazen's episode is one that you don't want to miss!

Welcome to the Critical Care Commute Podcast! In this episode, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Dan Howes. Dr. Howes is a Professor in the Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He is the founder and director of the Kingston Resuscitation Institute and initiated the first Fellowship in Resuscitation and Reanimation through the Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen’s.

Join us as we explore how simulation in medical training is revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals prepare for high-stakes scenarios. We'll also dive into the principles of stoicism and how this ancient philosophy can enhance resilience and decision-making under pressure. Finally, we'll discuss the latest insights from cognitive science and how they can be applied to improve performance and outcomes in critical care settings.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student, or simply curious about these compelling topics, this episode promises to be an enlightening journey into the cutting-edge strategies that are shaping the future of medical practice.

Stay tuned, and let's get started!

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We return to our Canadian Critical Care Forum series with this episode.

In this episode, we delve into the world of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) with Dr. Eddy Fan, a leading expert in critical care and ECMO specialist.

We take a quick break from our Canada Critical Care Forum series, for a special episode. We had the privilege of hosting Dr. Rob Fowler, visiting professor at the University of Alberta as part of the Dr. Noel Gibney lecture series.

Dr. Fowler is a critical care physician and Tory Trauma Program Chief at Sunnybrook Hospital and Chair of the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group. Rob’s academic interests include access and outcomes of care for critically ill patients and those near the end of life – in a global context. He has assisted or worked with national and international health care organizations during SARS, pandemic and avian influenza, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Ebola and COVID-19.

Tune in to this enlightening conversation as we explore the boundless possibilities and inherent responsibilities of providing Critical Care Without Borders.

In this episode, join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Andrew Baker, as he reflects on his time as the incident Commander of the Ontario Critical Care COVID Command Centre, during the COVID pandemic.

Dr. Baker offers a firsthand account of the establishment and operation of this crucial hub in the battle against the pandemic, highlighting the collaborative efforts of healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders.

Dr. Andrew Baker is the Chief of the Departments of Critical Care and of Anesthesia, and the Medical Director of the Surgery and Critical Care Program at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto.

Tune in as we uncover the dedication, innovation, and resilience driving our collective response to this unprecedented crisis.