Best Critical Care Scenarios Podcasts (2025)

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Lightning rounds 52: Echo tips with Michael Lanspa 59:47

2d ago59:47

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We chat with Dr. Michael Lanspa, intensivist and director of the Intermountain Critical Care Echocardiography Core Lab, about common pitfalls among bedside POCUS users and tricks for doing it better. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Takeaway lessonsBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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EMCrit 400 - Mind of the Resuscitationist 11:39

6d ago11:39

11:39

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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EMCrit Wee - All Things Defibrillation Follow-Up Ep 21:37

9d ago21:37

21:37

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 129 - Little Lung Problems w/Nate Brown 1:07:36

10d ago1:07:36

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Wet or dry. Air in or out. Reactive or obstructive. The possibilities may seem endless when treating the pediatric patient with undifferentiated respiratory distress. It is confounded by the fact that pediatrics are outside the comfort zone of many novice critical care transport providers. In this podcast episode, neonatal/pediatric specialist Nate…

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Social Work and Hope in Action - Ep. 93 34:51

11d ago34:51

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In this powerful episode, a pediatric social worker shares her profound insights into hope as an active social work intervention. Working with children facing complex health challenges, she explores how hope isn't just a concept, but a practice of connection, advocacy, and presence. Through intimate stories of resilience, she reveals how social wor…

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EMCrit 1:1 Nursing 001 - An Easy Case of Sepsis 46:31

15d ago46:31

46:31

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 89: Thrombectomy for stroke, with Justin Fraser 59:55

16d ago59:55

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We explore the world of thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke with Justin F. Fraser (@doctorjfred), MD, FAANS, FAHA, Professor and Vice-Chair of Neurological Surgery and Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery and Neuro-interventional Radiology at University of Kentucky, where he specializes in cerebrovascular, endovascular, skull base, and endoscopic…

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EMCrit Ghali Grills 003 - Further Disambiguating "PEA" 46:21

20d ago46:21

46:21

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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EMCrit Wee - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) Explosion 25:24

29d ago25:24

25:24

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 87: Maternal-fetal monitoring with Stephanie Martin 51:42

1M ago51:42

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We learn about the basics of fetal monitoring in the critically ill pregnant woman and how to integrate them into our ICU workflows, with Stephanie Martin, MFM obstetrician and host of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast and teacher at the Critical Care Obstretrics Academy. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon … Continue re…

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EMCrit Shadowboxing Case 9 - Spinal Cord Injury? 51:51

1M ago51:51

51:51

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Academy bites: The power of disagreeing 8:36

1M ago8:36

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 86: EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel

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We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and the basics of bedside interpretation, with Carolina B Maciel, MD, MSCR, FAAN, triple boarded in neurology, neurocritical care, and critical care EEG. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your … Continue reading "E…

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1:1 Nursing Podcast - Episode 0 - The Introduction 16:41

2M ago16:41

16:41

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 128 - Keeping Trauma Close to the Chest 55:14

2M ago55:14

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'Tis the season for trauma. (If there truly is a season.) Chest trauma, specifically, can vary in subtlety and severity, primarily due to the presence of multiple vital organs and vessels. In this podcast, we discuss these potentials while focusing on those injuries that are associated with the highest mortality rate. We also discuss why you should…

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EMCrit 398 - NeuroEMCrit - NeuroMuscular Emergencies 45:45

2M ago45:45

45:45

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Lightning rounds 51: Hemodynamic interfaces with Philippe Rola 43:43

2M ago43:43

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Philippe Rola, intensivist, master of the VEXUS scan, and founder of the Hospitalist and Resuscitationist conference, shares his recent model of four hemodynamic interfaces to describe the entire circulatory system. Register for the H&R conference (May 22-23 2025) here with the discount code provided in the show. (No, we’re not sponsored, just a co…

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Episode 88: ICU Liberation SCCM Congress 2025 13:55

2M ago13:55

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A roundup from members of the SCCM’s ICU Liberation committee, recorded at SCCM Congress 2025. Included:By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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EMCrit 396 - Some Philosophy of Surgical Airways (Crics) and What to Do When the Doom is Lower Down (Central Airway Obstruction) 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Lightning rounds 50: Mastering PA catheter placement with Matt Siuba 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

We learn the vanishing art of placing the PA (Swan-Ganz) catheter, with intensivist and friend of the podcast Matt Siuba (@msiuba). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway points References Insertion video Wedge distance How measurement technique affects diagnosis Thermo in TR review POCUS fo…

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Episode 127 - P.R.E.S. Sure 43:09

3M ago43:09

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Does your patient have high blood pressure? Are they seizing or showing other signs of a neurological disorder? It could be PRES! Unfortunately, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) is difficult to diagnose unless you are aware of its existence. In this podcast episode, we discuss this infrequent condition and how can you appropriate…

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EMCrit 395 - Stellate Ganglion Block - Not Whether, but When? 29:42

3M ago29:42

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By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Lightning rounds 49: The Vortex approach with Nicholas Chrimes 1:07:13

3M ago1:07:13

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We learn about the Vortex approach to airway management, as well as airway algorithms and mental models in general, with Vortex creator and anesthesiologist Dr. Nicholas Chrimes, anaesthetist and cofounder of the Safe Airway Society. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! References…

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EMCrit 394 – CV-EMCrit – Inotrope Basics Part 2 - Specific Scenarios 20:30

4M ago20:30

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By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 85: Tracheostomy basics with Vinciya Pandian 46:01

4M ago46:01

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We discuss the basics of evaluation for tracheostomy placement, periprocedural care, and post-procedure complications with Vinciya Pandian, PhD, ACNP, FCCM, tracheostomy nurse practitioner and researcher. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Academy bites: You were here when we were not 15:40

4M ago15:40

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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EMCrit 393 - CV-EMCrit - Inotrope Basics Part 1 39:50

4M ago39:50

39:50

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 126 - Certification Versus Qualification 50:47

4M ago50:47

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Do certifications accurately reflect an individual's qualifications? This is an ongoing argument depending on what side of the exam you are on. How much value should we on that piece of paper? And, regardless, how do we work towards obtaining and maintaining qualifications? In this podcast episode, we discuss it all including Dunning-Kruger Effect …

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Episode 84: Acute liver failure with Sergio Navarrete 56:39

4M ago56:39

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We discuss assessment, monitoring, medical stabilization, and when to consider transplant of the patient with acute liver failure. We are joined by Dr. Sergio Navarrete, anesthesiologist and intensivist with fellowship training in transplant anesthesia. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway…

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EMCrit Wee (392.5) - Naughty or Nice? Bad Behavior in Healthcare with Liz Crowe, PhD 41:04

4M ago41:04

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By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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EMCrit 392 - All Things Defibrillation with Sheldon Cheskes 43:14

5M ago43:14

43:14

By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 83: Cardiac arrest with Scott Weingart 1:10:15

5M ago1:10:15

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We talk about the nitty-gritty details of a well-run cardiac arrest, with Scott Weingart of Emcrit (@emcrit), ED intensivist. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons ResourcesBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Season 3 Episode #1 - Mailbag 42:34

5M ago42:34

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Send a text...we would love to hear from you! After a brief hiatus, the hosts reunite to share updates and dive into a fascinating mailbag case study sent by listener Brian. This case highlights the complexities of managing a critically ill patient with comorbidities, including COPD, CHF, and beta-blocker usage, during transport. The team dissects …

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EMCrit 391 - Pericardiocentesis and Tamponade Temporization 19:14

5M ago19:14

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By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Lightning rounds 48: Complete airway closure with Thomas Piraino 1:13:45

5M ago1:13:45

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We talk about the phenomenon of airway closure during mechanical ventilation, with Thomas Piraino, RRT, FCSRT, FAARC, adjunct lecturer for the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University, editor of The Centre of Excellence in Mechanical Ventilation Blog, and a member of the editorial board of Respiratory Care. Learn more at the Intensive Care A…

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Episode 125 - Breaking the Case: The Point of Ultrasound 45:05

5M ago45:05

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Previously, we recorded a podcast episode about the utility surrounding Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). In this episode, we apply that knowledge to specific case scenarios as a continuation of our "Breaking the Case" series. We also ask the question, is POCUS really all it's cracked up to be, or should we be re-thinking our approach, particularly…

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EMCrit 390 - Hyperangulated Video Laryngoscopy 14:15

6M ago14:15

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By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 82: When it goes wrong 55:55

6M ago55:55

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Our approach to common problems and troubleshooting: Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Difficult Airways w Akira Nishisaki & Doug Atkinson 1:09:26

6M ago1:09:26

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Airway management remains the single highest risk time for our patients in pediatric ICU. Different studies of pediatric airway management report first pass success as low as 50%. Rates of severe desaturation as high as 20%, and significant rates of cardiac arrest ranging from two to 15% in the 30 minute peri intubation window alone. A difficult ai…

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EMCrit 389 - Massive Transfusion Update and Hemostatic Resuscitation 30:06

6M ago30:06

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By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Lightning rounds 47: Post-op care transitions 44:09

6M ago44:09

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We chat about the post-op transition of care from the OR to the ICU, including questions to ask, workflows, and pitfalls. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Bryan’s textbook: Concepts in Surgical Critical Care Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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EMCrit 388 - Experts' Guide to the Bougie with Barnicle and Driver 51:20

6M ago51:20

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By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Episode 124 - Canine Care w/George Tarver III 56:54

6M ago56:54

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Humans are easy. That's why we are able to do what we do as prehospital providers. But what happens when your patient is a canine? These working dogs are highly regarded by their handlers and require care just like anyone else that may be ill or injured. Considering that, are you equipped to care for them? If not, how can you successfully start and…

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Episode 81: Bacterial meningitis with Casey Albin 58:42

7M ago58:42

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We talk about diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent care of the patient with bacterial meningitis, with Emory neurointensivist Casey Albin, MD (@caseyalbin). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons ResourcesBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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EMCrit 387 - Emergency Department Charting for Legal Protection and Patient Safety 52:37

7M ago52:37

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By Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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New Grad Social Workers - How to Land the Perfect Job - Ep. 92 39:58

7M ago39:58

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Mim and Lis hear from a new graduate social worker who landed a position in a rural Allied Health Graduate Program. The social worker shares her journey, from initial hesitation to embracing the unique opportunities and challenges of rural practice. The social worker describes her experience rotating through diverse clinical settings over two years…

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Lightning rounds 46: Nick Ghionni on combating cognitive bias 55:40

7M ago55:40

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We chat with Nick Ghionni, pulm/crit attending at MedStar Baltimore Hospital, about identifying and combating cognitive biases in our clinical decision-making. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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