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Episode #4: Poisoning and the diagnosis of brain death
Conclusion: unclear how long to wait before pronouncing brain death as many factors such as pharmacogenetics can alter normal metabolism   Summary Drug overdose can mimic brain death Be especially cautious in overdose involving the scary B’s: baclofen, barbiturate, benzodiazepine The 3-5 half life rule for drug clearance cannot be applied in the cases of overdose Half lives are measured at therapeutic levels Multiple other factors can alter metabolism in overdoses, such as pharmacogenetics, and cross reactivity with other ingestants Consult a toxicologist if there is any question regarding possible overdose in the ...
Source: The Poison Review - May 20, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: LeonThe Poison Review Tags: Podcast Source Type: news

Jun 24 Cardiology News
Insulin-Statin-PCSK9 linkage, QOL on warfarin, ticagrelor adherence, cardio-protection for Breast CA Rx, Brugada Syndrome and AF ablation as a placebo are discussed by Dr Mandrola in this week's podcast.
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - June 24, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Apr 29 Cardiology News
ECG screening in athletes, warfarin for AF, sugar-sweetened beverages, CT-induced cancer treatment costs, and night-shift work are the topics discussed by John Mandrola in this week ’ s podcast.
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 29, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Aug 19 Cardiology News
PCSK9 drug pricing, medical adherence, warfarin stability, hs-troponin, brain protection during TAVR, and an FDA decision on a factor Xa antidote are discussed by Dr Mandrola in this week ' s podcast.
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - August 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Jan 6 Cardiology News
Surgical AF ablation, warfarin discontinuation, patient understanding of tests, geographic variation of care, and familial hypercholesterolemia are reviewed in this week ' s podcast.
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - January 6, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

The LITFL Review 089
Welcome to the festive 89th edition! The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care. Each week the LITFL team casts the spotlight on the best and brightest from the blogosphere, the podcast video/audiosphere and the rest of the Web 2.0 social media jungle to find the most fantastic EM/CC FOAM (Free Open Access Meducation) around. The Most Fair Dinkum Ripper Beaut of the Week The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine Top spot this week is taken out by The Skeptics Guide to Emergency M...
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - January 1, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Doctors Authors: Kane Guthrie Tags: Education eLearning Emergency Medicine Featured Health Intensive Care LITFL review LITFL R/V Source Type: blogs

LITFL Review 156
Welcome to the 156th LITFL Review. Your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peeks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care. Each week the LITFL team casts the spotlight on the blogosphere’s best and brightest and deliver a bite-sized chuck of FOAM. The Most Fair Dinkum Ripper Beauts of the Week Is clot retrieval in ischemic stroke the next development? Caution in allowing one marginally positive study to change practice. Rory Spiegel implores us to study our past mistakes (NINDS-2) so as to avoid repeating them. [AS] Master your manageme...
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - November 17, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Marjorie Lazoff, MD Tags: Education LITFL review LITFL R/V Source Type: blogs

The LITFL Review 096
Welcome to the majestic 96th edition! The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care. Each week the LITFL team casts the spotlight on the best and brightest from the blogosphere, the podcast video/audiosphere and the rest of the Web 2.0 social media jungle to find the most fantastic EM/CC FOAM (Free Open Access Meducation) around. The Most Fair Dinkum Ripper Beaut of the Week EMCrit Top spot is an absolute ripper on Critical Care Palliation with Ashley Shreves - This is the best ED...
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - February 25, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Doctors Authors: Kane Guthrie Tags: Education eLearning Emergency Medicine Featured Health Intensive Care LITFL review Resuscitation LITFL R/V Source Type: blogs

Bleeding Risk in Afib? Don't Fear Warfarin
This F1000 commentary reports on a study whose findings support the use of antithrombotic therapy in treating patients with atrial fibrillation.
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Rapid Warfarin Reversal With 4-Factor Prothrombin
Clinical experience suggests that recently approved 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate is superior to fresh frozen plasma in the management of warfarin-associated hemorrhage.
Source: Medscape Critical Care Podcast - November 7, 2013 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Reports of therapeutic hypothermia’s death are greatly exaggerated
I expect you’re completely #FOAMed out by the post-publication frenzy stirred up by the TTM Trial. If not, you’ve come to the right place! Mike collated the explosion of initial FOAM responses in All in a lather over TTM and there have since been notable additions such as Scott Aberegg’s Chill Out: Homeopathic Hypothermia after Cardiac Arrest… and ICN’s interview with TTM investigators Niklas Nielsen and Anders Aneman one week after TTM. Soon after, Charles Bruen came with his fascinating blogpost/podcast putting the latest studies in historical perspective: Therapeutic hypothermia: The h...
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - December 1, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Doctors Authors: Chris Nickson Tags: Emergency Medicine Evidence Based Medicine Featured Health Intensive Care Resuscitation Bernard critical appraisal HACA Nielsen Targeted Temperature Management Therapeutic Hypothermia TTM Source Type: blogs

COAG and EU-PACT: The Pharmacogenetics of Warfarin Dosing
Dr Pereira reviews the conflicting results of COAG and EU-PACT and assesses the utility of pharmacogenetic dosing of warfarin.
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - December 5, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts