The Critical Care Podcast - Building the right foundation: Intubation and ventilation

15/05/2021 1h 13min Temporada 4 Episodio 2

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Episode Synopsis

We are following Robert’s continuous deterioration which leads to him being intubated. Join Raluca (ICU Nurse) and Chris (ICU consultant) to discuss more:

When do we intubate?

Is intubation risky?

Overall principles of a ventilator (main modes and settings)

Doctors and nurses working together in intubating a patient

Weaning off the intubation

“failed extubation” or is it really a failure?


Literature and research discussed:

Difficult Airway Society: https://das.uk.com/guidelines/icu_guidelines2017

Ventilation strategies: https://litfl.com/ardsnet-ventilation-strategy/

Human Factors: https://litfl.com/lessons-from-the-bromiley-case/


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Raluca Vagner- Intensive Care Nurse @RalucaVagner
Chris Gough- Intensive Care Consultant @GoughCJ