Let’s talk critical care—Join Dr. Visani for a discussion with expert critical care surgeon Dr. Sara Buckman. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on care in the ICU and is a companion to Chapter 4 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.
Dr. Buckman joins Dr. Visani to discuss essential topics such as managing critically ill post-operative patients, the importance of enteral vs. parenteral nutrition, glycemic control approaches to managing acute kidney injury and ventilation strategies for patients with cervical spine injuries. They also touch on neurogenic shock, traumatic brain injury management and the use of mechanical circulatory support in cases of cardiogenic shock.