ATS Breathe Easy

A practical case-based approach to the management of atrial fibrillation in the ICU.

Social media is taking on an ever increasing presence in medicine and academics. While it presents opportunities for outreach and networking, it also comes with many inherent challenges. In this podcast, we speak with seasoned ATS members who have successfully navigated social media in their professional spheres. Come join us for this low-key and fun discussion as they share their experiences and...

In this podcast, Astrid Blondeel and Mark Orme discuss the technical aspects of Physical Activity measurement in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. This includes defining physical activity, why measuring this is important and the merits/ pitfalls of subjective and objective measures.

Please join Dr. Ninotchka Sigua, as she chats with the ATS SRN Programming Chair, Dr. Andrey Zinchuk, about the exciting lineup of sleep-related programs at ATS 2023. This podcast will provide an excellent overview of the sleep content and program.   Details of the program is available on the Advance Program Catalog available on the conference website.

In this podcast, we explore the groundbreaking world of tele-rehabilitation and how it is transforming the healthcare industry. Tele-rehabilitation is the practice of providing rehabilitation services to patients in remote locations through the use of technology. We discuss the benefits of tele-rehabilitation, including increased accessibility, convenience, and cost-effectiveness for patients. Our...

In this podcast episode, Dr Ashesha Mechineni interviews Dr Bharati Prasad, Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of UIC Sleep Science Center and Program Director of Sleep fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago. This is the conclusion of our core discussion on Health Disparities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr Prasad explains how Positive airway pressure treatment variables...

This podcast is a discussion with Dr Susan Redline, Professor of Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital about the current burden of health disparities among Obstructive sleep apnea patients. Spotlight placed on etiological ,pathophysiological and clinical differences among various racial, gender groups along with their clinical implications. Dr Redline's perspective on long term outlook re...

A discussion of vaccine information, hesitancy and uptake among multiple populations and how we can improve uptake in our daily practices Show References McElfish PA, Willis DE, Shah SK, Bryant-Moore K, Rojo MO, Selig JP. Sociodemographic Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Fear of Infection, and Protection Self-Efficacy. J Prim Care Community Health . Jan-Dec 2021;12:21501327211040746. do...

Tidal Volume is a podcast from ATS Peds focusing on core concepts of pediatric pulmonology. The goal is to bring in depth focus on these core concepts for residents, fellows, early career pulmonologists or even senior faculty looking for a refresher. In episode 7, Ryan Thomas MD from Michigan State University discusses tracheobronchitis in children with tracheostomy tubes with Dan Craven MD and Mo...

In this “Breathe Easy Critical Perspective” podcast, Dr. Dominique Pepper interviews Dr. Nina Andersen-Ranberg. They discuss her recent RCT published in the NEJM investigating haloperidol for delirium in ICU patients. Dr. Andersen-Ranberg is a physician undergoing her PhD training in Anesthesiology in Zealand University Hospital, Køge Denmark.

In this “Breathe Easy Critical Perspective” podcast, Dr. Dominique Pepper interviews Dr. Laurent Brochard. They discuss his recent NEJM publication reviewing non-invasive respiratory support in critically ill adults. Dr. Brochard is the Director of the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada and the Deputy Editor of the Blue Journal.

In this “Breathe Easy Critical Perspective” podcast, Dr. Dominique Pepper interviews Dr. William Checkley. They discuss outcomes in critically ill patients with pneumonia due to SARS-CoV-2 compared to other etiologies. Dr. Checkley is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore Maryland.

Integrating advanced communication, symptom management and early Palliative Medicine

In this “Breathe Easy Critical Perspective” podcast, Dr. Dominique Pepper interviews Dr. Alisa Higgins. They discuss long-term outcomes in critically ill patients with COVID-19. Dr. Higgins is Senior Research Fellow at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

References:    Roy-Chowdhuri S, Dacic S, Ghofrani M, Illei PB, Layfield LJ, Lee C, Michael CW, Miller RA, Mitchell JW, Nikolic B, Nowak JA, Pastis NJ Jr, Rauch CA, Sharma A, Souter L, Billman BL, Thomas NE, VanderLaan PA, Voss JS, Wahidi MM, Yarmus LB, Gilbert CR. Collection and Handling of Thoracic Small Biopsy and Cytology Specimens for Ancillary Studies: Guideline From the College of American P...

A practical case-based approach to the selection of intravenous fluids in the ICU.

In this “Breathe Easy Critical Perspective” podcast, Dr. Dominique Pepper interviews Dr. Yahya Shehabi. They discuss sedation with dexmedetomidine and propofol in critically ill patients. Dr. Shehabi is Professor of Medicine at Monash University (Australia).

In this “Breathe Easy Critical Perspective” podcast, Dr. Dominique Pepper interviews Drs. Vincenzo Russotto and John Laffey. The authors discuss their 2022 Blue Journal publication that investigated peri-intubation cardiovascular collapse in the critically ill. Dr. Russotto is a Consultant in Anesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospital San Gerardo, Monza Italy. Dr. Laffey is a Professor o...

Reviewers Ryan Thomas, MD Elizabeth Fiorino, MD Rob Tepper, MD Albin Leong, MD Additional Acknowledgements Michael Kiernan, MD (for expertise on scuba physiology) Contact Information Email: TidalVolumeATSPeds@gmail.com Twitter: @ATSPeds References Ratjen FA, Colin AA, Stark AR, Mead J, And Wohl MEB, Changes of time constants during infancy and early childhood. J. Appl. Physiol. 67(5):2112-2115, 19...

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Show Notes If you enjoyed this content, please follow or subscribe and leave us a review!    Access the ATS Reading List .   Recommended Reading   McEvoy et al. 2016. CPAP for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Weaver et al. 2012. Continuous positive airway pressure treatment of sleepy patients with milder obstructive sleep apnea: results of the CPAP Apnea Trial North...

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In this “Breathe Easy Critical Perspective” podcast, Dr. Dominique Pepper interviews Dr. Andrea MacDonald and Dr. Deepshikha Ashana. The authors discuss their November 1, 2022 JAMA article entitled "The Challenge of Emergency Abortion Care Following the Dobbs Ruling.' Drs. Ashana and MacDonald are affiliated with the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Duke Un...

Guest Bhakti Patel MD University of Chicago, Chicago IL Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Host Matt Stutz MD Cook County Health and Hospital System, Chicago IL Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Show Notes If you enjoyed this content, please follow or subscribe and leave us a review!    Access the ATS Reading List .   Recommended Reading   Konstantinides S, Geibel A, Heusel G, et al. Heparin plus alteplase compared with heparin alone in patients with submassive pulmonary embolism. N Engl J Med 2002; 347:1143-50.  Meyer G, Vicaut E, Danays T, et al. PEITHO investigators. Fibrinolysis for p...