The World of Critical Care

The following episode covers the basics of correctly setting up arterial lines, interpreting waveforms, troubleshooting, and removal. 

The following episode covers the critical physiological functioning of magnesium. The episode covers lab values, hypomagnesemia and Hypermagnesemia. 

For further reading:

I highly recommend Ak lectures for a serious physiological deep dive.

https://aklectures.com

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypomagnesemia/

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypermagnesemia/

The following episode covers the basics of managing hyperkalemia in the ICU. 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hyperkalemia/

Specific considerations of hypokalemia in the CVICU/CICU. 

The following episode covers the basics of hypokalemia. The episode discusses the three primary causes of hypokalemia, the clinical manifestations, and general resuscitation guidance. 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypokalemia/

The following episode covers the basics of potassium as an electrolyte in critical care. 

Nurse lead spontaneous breathing trials is a common aspect of recovering hearts in the CVICU. But SBT's are common in a wide variety of ICU settings. This episode covers the basics of successful SBT's. 

Hypernatremia occurs in up to one fourth of ICU patients. The following episode covers the basics of understanding the critical factors in hypernatremia. 

For further reading:

https://emcrit.org/ibcc/hypernatremia/

One of the most common lab values I have questions about from new nurses is the SvO2 and how it is used as an approximation for cardiac output. As a followup up to the episode on taking hearts this episode considers one of the most common lab values used in critical care to approximate cardiac output. 

Caring for post operative CVOR patients can be one of the most rewarding and challenging shifts for a CVICU/ICU nurse. The following episode covers the basics of pre-operative assessment, intra-operative analysis, and post-operative care. By no means comprehensive, the episode seeks to cover the basics and provide a steady foundation for growth.