In this advanced critical care pharmacology session, we compare major vasopressors and inotropes side by side — including norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, phenylephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, milrinone, methylene blue, hydroxocobalamin, oral midodrine, dopamine, and more.

Learn their mechanisms, receptor profiles, dosing, indications, and key differences in clinical use. We then test your knowledge with evidence-based practice questions to reinforce learning, perfect for exam preparation and real-world ICU application.

This is designed for critical care focused trainees, residents, advanced practice providers, ICU nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals looking to deepen their understanding of hemodynamic support agents.

What you’ll learn: Comparative mechanisms of common vasopressors and inotropes. When to choose one agent over another in different shock states. Dosing ranges, titration, and monitoring tips. Key adverse effects and contraindications. High-yield practice questions to test your knowledge.

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Levosimendan is a unique inodilator that enhances cardiac contractility while causing vasodilation — making it distinct from traditional inotropes. In this podcast, we cover the mechanism of action, dosing, clinical uses, side effects, and evidence for levosimendan, with a focus on general ICU and critical care applications. We end with practice questions!

Designed for medical students, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and physicians, this video explains how levosimendan fits into the broader management of critically ill patients requiring inotropic support.

What you’ll learn: How levosimendan works as a calcium sensitizer and potassium channel opener. Common ICU indications and patient selection. Dosing strategies and administration tips. Side effects, monitoring, and contraindications Key evidence and clinical practice considerations. Practice questions.

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Learn the essentials of dopamine as both a vasopressor and inotrope in this high-yield clinical medicine lecture. Perfect for medical students, nurses, respiratory therapists, clinicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners

This episode covers: Dopamine’s mechanism of action across different dose ranges. Receptor targets and dose-dependent effects (dopaminergic, β1, α1). Clinical indications in shock and heart failure. Dosing strategies and monitoring parameters. Potential side effects and safety considerations. Evidence-based guidance and current recommendations. Practice Questions.

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Oral midodrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist increasingly used as a vasopressor adjunct in clinical medicine. In this podcast, we break down the mechanism of action, indications, dosing, side effects, and evidence behind midodrine use — especially in the ICU and hospital setting. We will then end with practice questions!

Whether you’re a medical student, nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, respiratory therapist, or practicing physician, this video will help you understand where midodrine fits into vasopressor and inotrope management.

What you’ll learn: How midodrine works as an oral vasopressor Common clinical indications and patient selection Dosing strategies and administration tips Adverse effects and monitoring Current evidence and clinical practice pearls Practice questions

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In this podcast, we dive into advanced management strategies for pulmonary embolism (PE), focusing on the latest techniques and protocols for diagnosis and treatment based on risk stratification. Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening condition that requires quick and effective management to prevent severe complications. Understanding the various approaches to PE treatment, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods, is crucial for healthcare professionals involved in clinical medicine.

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Low Risk PE, Diagnosis, Treatment

Intermediate Low Risk PE, Diagnosis, Treatment

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In this podcast, we break down the basics of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)—a life-threatening condition that causes severe difficulty breathing. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a student, or just looking to understand more about this condition, this podcast covers everything you need to know about ARDS.

Topics: What is ARDS and who does it affect?

Causes of ARDS including pulmonary and non-pulmonary

Pathophysiology of ARDS including the three stages (exudative, proliferative, and fibrotic)

Diagnosing ARDS including Berlin Criteria, PF ratios, and imaging findings

Management of ARDS including cardiac support, multi organ injury, severity by PF ratio, lung protective ventilation, proning, fluids

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Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are surgically implanted devices that pull blood from the left ventricular and push it into the aorta to support patient's with end stage heart failure. Its role is expanding as it has demonstrated improved mortality and symptoms for those with end stage heart disease. In this podcast we dive into the basics of LVADs including the anatomy, physiology, indications, contraindications, and evaluation.

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LVADs are amazing devices that can increase blood flow around the body for those with end stage heart failure. They are very complex though. Suction events are when the cannula sucking blood out of the left ventricular has trouble suctioning that blood. In this video we dive into how to evaluate and manage LVAD suction events.

Topics: Basics, Overview, What Is A Suction Event, Anatomy, LVAD Mechanics, Causes Of Suction Events, Evaluating And Managing Them - Inflow Cannula Position, Speed Changes, Hypovolemia, Arrhythmia, GI Bleed, Right Ventricular Failure, and More!

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Minute ventilation, alveolar ventilation, and dead space are critical foundational concepts to understanding when working to master respiratory physiology. Learn about these critical topics in this podcast! Topics: Minute Ventilation, Concept, Equations, Clinical Application, Practice Problem. Alveolar Ventilation, Anatomic Dead Space, Concepts, Equations with Derivations. Practice Questions Comparing the These Concepts.

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In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions in hospitals and emergency settings. 📌 Topics Covered: What is Lactated Ringer’s? Electrolyte composition of LR (Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, Cl⁻, lactate). Isotonic vs hypotonic vs hypertonic fluids. How LR differs from normal saline (NS). When to use LR (trauma, burns, sepsis, surgery). LR and acid-base balance (lactate metabolism to bicarbonate). When to avoid LR (e.g., liver failure, certain medications).

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