Trauma ICU Rounds
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 54: Frailty, Geriatric Trauma & TBI with Dr. Bellal Jospeh
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with the Chief of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, & Acute Care Surgery at the University of Arizona, Dr. Bell...
Episode 53: Insights into Modern Critical Care with Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent: Part II
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk all things critical care the one and only, Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent aka. JLV. This episode is a MUST listen. We touch upon th...
Episode 52: Insights into Modern Critical Care with Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent: Part I
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the overarching importance of AVOIDING iatrogenic harm in the ICU with arguably one of the world's leading experts in...
Season 3 Trailer
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while! We are coming to you from our new studio in Victoria on Vancouver Island, BC. This Season is PACKED with incredible content, i...
Episode 51 - Persistent Inflammation, Immunosuppression & Catabolism Syndrome (PICS) with Dr. Scott Brakenridge
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Getting patients resuscitated through sepsis, septic shock, and hemorrhagic shock is not the end...it's the beginning."In this episode...
Episode 50 - Whole Blood & Modern Hemostatic Resuscitation Strategies with Dr. Bryan A. Cotton
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this, our 50th episode, we are in Austin, TX, for the Annual EAST Scientific Meeting where we are joined by Dr. Bryan A. Cotton who shares his expe...
Episode 49 - TRAUMA with Dr. Ken Mattox: Part II
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of a two-part series, Dr. Mattox shares his insights and thoughts on hot research topics in trauma in need of investigation. Add...
Episode 48 - TRAUMA with Dr. Ken Mattox: Part I
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We. Are. Back!! After a (brief?!) hiatus, we are launching 2022 with a 2-part series with the one and only Dr. Ken Mattox. In this episode, Dr. Mattox...
Episode 47 - Every Deep-Drawn Breath with Dr. Wes Ely
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Wes Ely from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine joins us on Rounds to discuss the evolution of our understanding and the current impact of I...
Episode 46 - Pelvic Binders for Hemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Ring Fractures
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In follow-up to a recent pro-con debate on the use of pre-hospital pelvic binders, we explore the why, when, and how of pelvic binder placement. From ...
Episode 45 - Modern Insights into an Academic Career in Trauma & Acute Care Surgery with Dr. Carlos Brown
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carlos VR Brown from the Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas to discuss issues relevant to both...
Episode 44 - Massive Upper GI Bleeds
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Massive upper GI bleeds can be intimidating and lethal. An expeditious, multidisciplinary approach is required to improve survival and optimize patien...
Episode 43 - Penetrating Cardiac Injuries with Dr. Kenji Inaba
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first in-person interview since the start of the COVID pandemic! Join us for National Stop the Bleed Day as Dr. Kenji Inaba from LAC+USC joins us ...
Episode 42 - Management of the Difficult Gallbladder
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss surgical management options for the difficult gallbladder. Is it better to open or proceed with a laparoscopic subtotal cholecys...
Episode 41 - Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (aka Ogilvie's Syndrome)
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bowel obstructions may be due to mechanical or functional causes. Although acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) falls into the latter category, we ...
Episode 40 - Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether due to occlusive or nonocclusive obstruction of the arterial inflow or obstruction of venous outflow, acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) continue...
Episode 39 - Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (NSTIs)
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rare. Morbid. Lethal. NSTIs area group of infections which result in aggressive tissue destruction, systemic toxicity, and can involve any layer of th...
Episode 38 - Cricothyrotomy Considerations with Scott Weingart
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Weingart joins us on Rounds to discuss a topic that's of great interest to the both of us - surgical cricothyroidotomy. Tune in to hear...
Episode 37 - Basic Mechanical Ventilation III: The Role of PEEP & LVRs
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the determinants of mean airway pressure? Is too much PEEP ever a bad thing? In this episode, we review determinants of oxygenation in mechan...
Episode 36 - ARDS Fundamentals I: Classification, Pathophysiology & Initial Vent Management
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back to the basics! In this episode we review the evolving criteria, etiologies, and pathophysiology of ARDS. A brief review of ventilator induced l...
Episode 35 - Sleep, Wellness, and the Acute Care Surgeon
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jamie Coleman from Denver Health joins us on Rounds to share her insights and knowledge surrounding wellness, sleep, and stress among surgeons and...
Episode 34 - Bowel Obstruction & the Role of the Gastrografin Challenge
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Martin Zielinski from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, joins us on Rounds to discuss best practices in the management of bowel obstruction. In this...
Episode 33 - Harbor-UCLA Anesthesia Grand Rounds "Resuscitative Thoracotomy (and some stuff on crics)"
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up episode to our discussion with Dr. Scott Weingart of EMCrit, we review the indications for performing a resuscitative thoracotomy, t...
Episode 32 - Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury (BCVI)
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Walt Biffl from Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla joins us on Rounds to discuss the evolution of BCVI management from the early 1990s to presen...
Episode 31 - Who Should Manage Vascular Trauma?
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who should be primarily responsible for managing vascular injuries? Trauma surgery? Vascular surgery? BOTH?! In this episode, we join the teams from t...
Episode 30 - Acute Kidney Injury in the SICU with kidney_boy Dr. Joel Topf
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joel Topf joins us on Rounds to discuss and review key concepts in the recognition and management of acute kidney injury (AKI) in the SICU. AKI is...
Episode 29 - Sepsis 2020: What Surgeons Need to Know
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Matt Martin joins us once again on Rounds to discuss state-of-the-art sepsis management in 2020. Also jo...
Episode 28 - Extremity Compartment Syndrome
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the 5 or 6 Ps? If you answered Pain, Pain, Pain, Pain, Pain, and Pain, you can go right ahead and skip this episode. Extremity compartment sy...
Episode 27 - Season 2: Acute Care Surgery
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of 30+ episodes, we'll be discussing fundamental surgical disease processes & conditions that may prove challenging to even t...
Episode 26 - Season 1 Recap
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So apparently not all of the listeners of the show are on Twitter?! In this brief recap of Season 1 (yes, Season 1 is done!) we pay thanks to all of o...
Episode 25 - The Past, Present, and Future of REBOA
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Megan Brenner joins us on Rounds to discuss the evolving role of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) in the manageme...
Episode 24 - Hemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Fractures
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Clay Burlew from Denver Health joins us Rounds to discuss the management of trauma patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic ring fractures. T...
Episode 23 - Surgical Cricothyroidotomy: How I Do It
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Knife. Finger. Tube. Sounds simple enough. And you read correctly....a bougie is both unnecessary and superfluous! In this episode I share you some tr...
Episode 22 - UCLA Grand Rounds "Endpoints of Resuscitation: Where to Begin?"
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss endpoints of resuscitation with a focus on the pros and cons of both passive and dynamic hemodynamic measurements including...
Episode 21 - The Coagulation Cascade Simplified
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Simms joins us on Rounds to share with us his foolproof and fun way of remembering the dreaded coagulation cascade. Supplementing this podcas...
Episode 20 - Reducing Venous Thromboembolism in Trauma Patients
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Ley from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center joins us on Rounds to discuss the recently published Western Trauma Association's Critical Decision...
Episode 19 - Prehospital Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Martin Schreiber, Division Head of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) joins us on Rounds...
Episode 18 - Rapid Rounds: The Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI)
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Rapid Rounds, we provide a quick and closer look at the Yang & Tobin index as originally described in the 1991 NEJM paper. Support the s...
Episode 17 - Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Determining whether or not your intubated and ventilated patient requires ongoing ventilatory support should not be overly complicated. In this episod...
Episode 16 - Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which of your patients are at risk for developing intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) and the abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS)? In this episode, we ...
Episode 15 - Emergency Preservation & Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest from Trauma (EPR-CAT)
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sam Tisherman from the Shock Trauma Center joins us on Rounds to discuss his ongoing, cutting-edge research in EPR-CAT. Colloquially known as &quo...
Episode 14 - Circulation First: Rethinking the ABC Sequence of Initial Trauma Care...& Much, Much More!!
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Paula Ferrada joins us on Rounds this week to discuss several topics ranging from a circulation first approach in hemodynamically unstable trauma ...
Episode 13 - Shock Talk II: Diagnosis & Initial Management
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time is tissue. Early recognition of shock with immediate institution of lifesaving therapies are critical to successful patient outcomes. Establishme...
Episode 12 - Rapid Rounds: Tracheostomy Considerations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To trach or not to trach? That is the question we're addressing in our first Rapid Rounds. One topic. Two to three questions. All in under 10 min...
Episode 11 - National Stop the Bleed Day & Tourniquet Use in 2020
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure. Packing. Tourniquet. In this episode, we provide a glimpse into the American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed Program, from inception to p...
Episode 10 - Basic Mechanical Ventilation II: Modes
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up episode to Episode 3, we discuss and review the key factors (3 Ts) that define a mode of mechanical ventilation. In addition to the ...
Episode 9 - The rEVOLUTION of ECMO
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the indications for ECMO beyond ARDS and refractory cardiogenic shock? In which patients should we consider eCPR and is this the new standard...
Episode 8 - Tracheostomies Demystified
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is there an ideal time to place a tracheostomy? What factors might influence my decision to proceed with an open versus percutaneous tracheostomy? In ...
Episode 7 - Shock Talk I: Pathophysiology & Classification
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is shock? A clear grasp of this concept is a MUST for any practitioner taking care of patients. Shock is many things. It is dynamic. It is elusiv...
Episode 6 - Acute Respiratory Failure II: Recognition, Management & Oxygen Therapies
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode follows-up on Episode 1 and focuses on the assessment and initial treatment of patients with acute respiratory failure. Through a focused...
Episode 5 - The Deadly Dozen of Thoracic Trauma
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we review the "lethal 6" and "hidden 6" chest injuries that comprise the deadly dozen of thoracic trauma. Mechanis...
Episode 4 - Endpoints of Resuscitation
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Martin from Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA joins us on Rounds to discuss topics related to the resuscitation of critically injured p...
Episode 3 - Basic Mechanical Ventilation I: Fundamentals
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we review and discuss the core physiologic concepts required to understand basic mechanical ventilation. By examining the respiratory ...
Episode 2 - Airway Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Rapid Sequence vs. "Protected" Intubation
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explain what rapid sequence intubation or RSI is and the indications for its use in securing a definitive airway. More importantly,...
Episode 1 - Acute Respiratory Failure I: Mechanisms & Pathophysiology
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this, our inaugural episode, we explore common mechanisms underlying acute hypoxemic and hypercapneic respiratory failure. Concepts discussed inclu...
Episode 0 - The W5H of Trauma ICU Rounds
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Look. Listen. Feel. In this trailer for the Trauma ICU Rounds podcast, I outline the objectives of this medical education series. Key topics that will...