Thu, 24 April 2008
There is a large emphasis on intensive control of blood glucose in the ICU, but how accurate are the monitors we use to follow glucose? This episode reviews someof the limitations of deploying an instrument designed for control of outpatient diabetes management to tight control of blood glucose in the ICU.
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Wed, 16 April 2008
Clostridium difficile colitis is a problematic complication of antibiotic theraoy in hospitalized and critically ill patients. It is increasing in frequency and can be lethal.
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Tue, 1 April 2008
Fluid resuscitation done poorly can result in significant complications to the patient. This episode will present some of the newer considerations in fluid resuscitation in traumatic shock.
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