An intensivist on a learning frenzy. Caring for the critically ill using evidence-based medicine.
This page contains a lengthy collection of fun/exciting (to me at least) FOAMed articles I have shared on Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Facebook. Many have been discussed on The Saving Lives Podcast. Consider subscribing to my monthly newsletter to receive everything I posted that month. Many articles were obtained from Rob Mac Sweeney's newsletter. …
The idea for this post stems from the questions registered nurses (RN) have asked me numerous times over the last decade about whether they should go to medical school to become an MD or DO. The focus of this post is for individuals over 30, although the information could be helpful to anyone looking for …
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In this post, I will discuss an article titled "Direct assessment of microcirculation in shock: a randomized-controlled multicenter study" (DAMIS trial) published in 'Intensive Care Medicine.' Shock is a life-threatening condition defined by a critical mismatch between oxygen supply and demand at the tissue level. In clinical settings, especially in ICUs, understanding and managing shock …
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Catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) is a concerning complication for ICU patients. Traditionally, the focus has been on symptomatic CRTs, but this study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of asymptomatic CRTs in a non-oncologic ICU population. We will be discussing a paper on Asymptomatic Catheter-Related Thrombosis. STUDY OVERVIEWThis was a single-center prospective observational study. …
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Here is a Table of Contents-based series of citation links for The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook. The BasicsNorepinephrineEpinephrinePhenylephrineVasopressinTerlipressinSelepressinDopamineAngiotensin IIMidodrineIsoproterenolDobutamineMilrinoneMilrinone vs. DobutamineLevosimendanMethylene BlueHydroxocobalaminMethylene Blue vs. HydroxocobalaminPeripheral Vasopressors The following were the citations used for my book "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals." If you stumbled onto this page via a search …
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The following are the citations for my book "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals." If you stumbled upon this page via a search engine, you have several options to get a physical copy, as shown below. DeMers D, Wachs D. Physiology, Mean Arterial Pressure. [Updated 2023 Apr 10]. In: StatPearls …
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The following are the citations for my book "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals." If you stumbled upon this page via a search engine, you have several options to get a physical copy, as shown below. Scheeren TWL, Bakker J, Kaufmann T, Annane D, Asfar P, Boerma EC, Cecconi M, …
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The following are the citations used for my book "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals." If you stumbled onto this page via a search engine, you have several options to get a physical copy. If you're in the US, you can order A SIGNED & PERSONALIZED COPY for $29.99 or …
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The following are the citations for my book "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals." If you stumbled upon this page via a search engine, you have several options to get a physical copy, as shown below. Evans L, Rhodes A, Alhazzani W, Antonelli M, Coopersmith CM, French C, Machado FR, …
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Overgaard CB, Dzavík V. Inotropes and vasopressors: review of physiology and clinical use in cardiovascular disease. Circulation. 2008 Sep 2;118(10):1047-56. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.728840. PMID: 18765387.Link to ArticleLink to FULL FREE PDF Boerma EC, Ince C. The role of vasoactive agents in the resuscitation of microvascular perfusion and tissue oxygenation in critically ill patients. Intensive Care Med. …
This page will list the errors and corrections for the Vasopressors and Inotropes Handbook. I never claimed to be perfect. Here is where I've screwed up. Last Updated 10/19/23