This second lecture discusses a quantitative approach to acid base management. I lay out the formula I use to approach an acid-base problem.
EMCrit Podcast 44 – Acid Base: Part I
This lecture discusses a quantitative approach to acid base management. This is also known as the Fencl-Stewart approach, the strong-ion approach or the physicochemical approach. It provides explanations for why acid base disorders occur in human pathophysiology.
EMCrit Podcast 13 – Trauma Resus II: Massive Transfusion
On this podcast, I recap from last show, especially the concept of bare minimum normotension (called erroneously permissive hypotension by just about everyone else) and why we should keep the MAP higher if there is suspected elevations in intracranial pressure I then talk about massive transfusion. This is probably the best strategy for a patient […]