FOAMfrat Podcast

Podcast 63 - Bi-Level Ventilation! (101)

Oct 24, 2018

Before I release my vodcast about some of the non-invasive experiments I've been working on, I wanted to do a back-to-basics podcast about positive pressure ventilation. In this quick vodcast we will cover why we give extra pressure behind our oxygen, a little about V/Q mismatch, and how titrating different...

Podcast 62 - Electrical Neutrality, A-Gaps, and Bicarb

Oct 20, 2018

I wanted to expound on this a little more and discuss my thoughts on when it makes sense to give sodium bicarbonate to a patient in a metabolic acidosis. Check out the show notes for further reading and pics.

Microgram - AirwaySono w/ Cynthia Griffin

Oct 13, 2018

Podcast 61 - DEBATE CLUB! "Push Dose Pressors"

Oct 10, 2018

I will openly admit that when Dr. Weingart first coined the term "Push Dose Pressor," I drank the Kool Aid.. I remember pitching it to my organization and discussing the concept with the guys at my station. I think the early adoption was due to:

1. Cool Name

2. Easy To Mix

3. Weingart

4. Was better than pushing 500 mcg...

Vodcast 60 - Intubation Checklist

Oct 6, 2018

My goal was to create a start-to-finish checklist that hit all the important points. Not only did I want the clinicians to have it in the field, but I wanted them to do competencies on a standardized system on a regular basis. I felt it important that they are tested on the exact same points in training as they see...