WhiteBoard Medicine - Emergency And Critical Care
Episodes
LVAD Basics - Anatomy/Physiology, Indications, Contraindications, Evaluation | Clinical Medicine
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are surgically implanted devices that pull blood from the left ventricular and push it into the aorta to suppo...
Left Ventricular Assist Device Advanced - Evaluating and Managing Suction Events | Clinical Medicine
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Respiratory Physiology Basics: Minute Ventilation and Alveolar Ventilation | Clinical Medicine
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minute ventilation, alveolar ventilation, and dead space are critical foundational concepts to understanding when working to master respiratory physio...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - Crystalloid Versus Colloid Explained | Clinical Medicine
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions ...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - Normal Saline Versus Lactated Ringers Explained | Clinical Medicine
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions ...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - Hypotonic, Isotonic, Hypertonic Fluids | Clinical Medicine
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions ...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - Comparing Multiple Crystalloids | Clinical Medicine
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions ...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - Albumin | Clinical Medicine
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions ...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Hydroxocobalamin | Clinical Medicine
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield medical education podcast, we explore hydroxocobalamin — a lesser-known but powerful adjunct vasopressor used in vasoplegic shock...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - Dextrose 5% Water (D5W) | Clinical Medicine
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions ...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Methylene Blue | Clinical Medicine
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this focused medical education podcast, we break down the use of methylene blue as an adjunct vasopressor in critical care. Known for its role in v...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - PlasmaLyte | Clinical Medicine
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions ...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Milrinone | Clinical Medicine
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield medical education podcast, we break down milrinone, a phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitor used for inotropic support in heart failure and...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - Lactated Ringers (LR) | Clinical Medicine
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about Lactated Ringer’s (LR) — one of the most commonly used balanced crystalloid solutions ...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Dobutamine | Clinical Medicine
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield medical education podcast, we break down dobutamine — a commonly used inotrope in the management of shock, heart failure, and low...
Intravenous Fluid Basics - Normal Saline (0.9% Saline) | Clinical Medicine
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to master the fundamentals of intravenous fluids? In this podcast, we break down everything you need to know about normal saline (NS or 0.9% N...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Phenylephrine | Clinical Medicine
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield medical education podcast, we break down phenylephrine — a pure alpha-agonist vasopressor used in a variety of clinical situation...
Intravascular Fluid Basics - Fluid Compartments - Intravascular, Extravascular, Intracellular | Clinical Medicine
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we explore the fundamentals of intravascular fluid, covering the key fluid compartments in the body: extracellular including intravas...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Angiotensin II | Clinical Medicine
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield medical education podcast, we dive into angiotensin II (Giapreza) — a unique vasopressor that targets the renin-angiotensin-aldos...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Epinephrine | Clinical Medicine
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield medical education podcast, we break down epinephrine — a powerful vasopressor and inotrope used in everything from cardiac arrest...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Vasopressin | Clinical Medicine
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield medical education podcast, we take a deep dive into vasopressin (ADH) — a powerful vasopressor frequently used alongside norepine...
Vasopressor And Inotrope Basics - Norepinephrine | Clinical Medicine
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-yield medical education podcast, we break down norepinephrine (aka Levophed) — one of the most commonly used vasopressors in critical c...
Critical Care Basics - Vasopressors And Inotropes | Clinical Medicine
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast provides a clear and concise overview of the most commonly used vasopressors and inotropes in the intensive care unit (ICU) - norepinephr...
Mechanical Ventilation Advanced - Ineffective Triggering | Clinical Medicine
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into one of the most common types of patient-ventilator dyssynchrony — ineffective triggering. This advanced clinical podcast covers: What...
Renal Replacement Therapy/Dialysis Advanced - Type of CRRT (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF) | Clinical Medicine
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this advanced clinical podcast, we dive deep into the different types of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) used in the ICU to manage crit...
Renal Replacement Therapy/Dialysis Basics - Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy | Clinical Medicine
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast breaks down the fundamentals of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)—an essential modality for managing acute kidney injury and ...
Renal Replacement Therapy (Dialysis) Basics - Types, Indications, Timing, More | Clinical Medicine
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is a clinical overview of renal replacement therapy (RRT) for hospitalized patients. 📌 Topics Covered: Indications for dialysis in the...
This Week - Arsenic Rice, Salmonella Outbreak, Exercise Cancer, Brain Sulci, Measles, Mpox
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stay informed with the latest public health headlines in 15 minutes! In this week’s roundup: 🔹 Arsenic in Rice – What new studies reveal about ...
LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) Basics - Alarms Flow, Power, Pulsatility Index | Clinical Medicine
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are lifesaving, but complex devices. They are surgically implanted into a patient's heart to assist with blood...
COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Update - What You Need To Know | Public Health
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is making headlines. In this podcast, we break down what’s currently known about the variant—its mutations, symp...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Basics - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management, Trials | Clinical Medicine
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we break down the basics of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)—a life-threatening condition that causes severe difficulty b...
Pulmonary Embolism Basics - Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Evaluation | Clinical Medicine
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we explore the basics of pulmonary embolism (PE), including its epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, symptoms, clinical evalu...
Medical Screening Basics - Colonoscopy | Clinical Medicine
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is colonoscopy one of the most important tools in preventive medicine? In this podcast, we break down the basics of colonoscopy screening, includi...
Mechanical Ventilation Basics - Terminology And Concepts | Clinical Medicine
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to understand mechanical ventilation? This podcast breaks down the core terminology and fundamental concepts you need to know—perfect for...
Mechanical Ventilation Advanced - Double Triggering Versus Reverse Triggering | Clinical Medicine
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this advanced clinical medicine video, we break down two complex patient-ventilator asynchronies: double triggering and reverse triggering. These p...
COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Spreading Globally - What You Need To Know | Public Health
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new COVID-19 subvariant, NB.1.8.1, is making headlines as it spreads rapidly across multiple countries. In this episode, we break down what scientis...
Mechanical Ventilation Advanced - Driving Pressure (DP) | Clinical Medicine
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Driving pressure (ΔP) is one of the most important predictors of mortality in patients with ARDS on mechanical ventilation—but it's often misunders...
Mechanical Ventilation Advanced - APRV Mode | Clinical Medicine
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) is a unique and advanced ventilatory mode used sometimes used in patients with ARDS and refractory hypoxemi...
Listeria Monocytogenes Basics - Clinical Manifestations, Treatment, Prognosis | Clinical Medicine
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive intracellular bacterium responsible for serious infections in neonates, pregnant patients, the elderly, and ...
This Week - Bird Flu, Measles, Wegovy Vs Zepbound, Sleep Deprivation, Biological Age | Public Health
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We cover the top stories in health and medicine you need to know: • Bird Flu (H5N1) outbreaks in cattle, poultry, and humans — spring is upon us a...
Mechanical Ventilation Advanced - Obstructive Lung Disease Strategies | Clinical Medicine
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this clinical deep dive, we break down the strategies and concepts behind ventilating patients with COPD, asthma exacerbations, and other obstructi...
Heart Failure Basics - Overview, Causes, Diagnosis, Management, Prognosis, More | Clinical Medicine
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this comprehensive podcast, we break down heart failure—a key condition in internal medicine, cardiology, and clinical practice. Learn the essent...
Pneumonia Basics - Overview, Symptoms, Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis | Clinical Medicine
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover everything you need to know about pneumonia. We break down a comprehensive overview in a clear and concise format. We talk a...
Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat) Basics - Comprehensive Overview | Clinical Medicine
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast provides a comprehensive overview of streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat). We break down the epidemiology, etiology, clinical feature...
Mechanical Ventilation Basics - How To Present Mechanical Ventilation On Rounds | Clinical Medicine
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we teach you how to present a mechanically ventilated patient on clinical rounds, whether you're a medical student, resident, nursing...
Mechanical Ventilation Basics - Modes, Settings, Alarms, Troubleshooting | Clinical Medicine
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast covers the fundamentals of mechanical ventilation for medical students, residents, nurses and students, RTs, and new clinicians. Learn th...
Measles Outbreak Update - Latest Cases, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment | Public Health
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this comprehensive public health podcast, we break down the latest measles outbreak data and provide a full overview of the disease, including how ...
Transfusion Medicine Basics - Fresh Frozen Plasma FFP | Clinical Medicine
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we provide an in-depth overview of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), a crucial component in transfusion medicine. FFP is used to treat vario...
Transfusion Medicine Basics - Packed Red Blood Cells | Clinical Medicine
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we provide a clear and concise overview of packed red blood cells (PRBC), a critical component in transfusion medicine. Understanding...
Sepsis Advanced - Sepsis Phenotypes | Clinical Medicine
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we explore the concept of sepsis phenotypes, which refer to the distinct biological and clinical presentations of sepsis that can inf...
Sepsis Advanced - Sepsis Induced Cardiomyopathy SIC or SICM Overview | Clinical Medicine
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this advanced clinical medicine podcast, we provide a comprehensive overview of Sepsis-Induced Cardiomyopathy (SIC or SICM) – a critical and ofte...
Sepsis Basics - Septic Shock Pathophysiology | Clinical Medicine
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this foundational clinical medicine video, we break down the basics of sepsis and septic shock, focusing on the underlying pathophysiology that dri...
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Basics - Comprehensive Overview | Clinical Medicine
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, more commonly referred to as ECMO, first started in the pediatric world before becoming more and more prominent i...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Basics - Diagnose, Manage, Trials | Clinical Medicine
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) affects critically ill patients and has a very high mortality rate. The management of ARDS is critical with...
Cardiac Physiology Basics - Output, Index, Preload, Afterload, Contractility | Clinical Medicine
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiac output and cardiac index are two critical concepts to understand. We tie together preload, afterload, contractility, heart right, end diastoli...
Mechanical Ventilation Advanced - Hemodynamics And Cardiovascular Effects | Clinical Medicine
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intubating a patient and placing them on mechanical ventilation is often used as a lifesaving technique to support a patient while giving them time to...
Arterial Blood Gas Basics - Sampling, Interpreting, Clinical use, Acid-Base | Clinical Medicine
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss the basics of the arterial blood gas or ABG. This is a blood draw that some may consider a small procedure. It is important...
Alveolar-Arterial (Aa) Gradient Basics - Definition, Equations, Physiology, Use | Clinical Medicine
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we dive into the Alveolar-arterial gradient or the Aa Gradient. We start by explaining what exactly it is in terms that make sense. We...
Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Basics - Approach Using An ABG and Chest X-ray | Clinical Medicine
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss a clinical approach to hypoxemia, or low oxygen levels in the blood, that requires just an arterial blood gas and chest x-r...