Saving Lives Podcast: Critical Care w/eddyjoemd

Should healthcare workers exposed to COVID take hydroxychloroquine to decreased their chances of contracting the virus? I take a dive into a journal article published in the New England Journal of Medicine that takes a look at this question. Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/hcq-prophylaxis/ Although great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this podcast are accurate, eddyjoe, LL...

An evaluation of the evidence to promote research looking at potential benefits of zinc administration to those who are critically ill with either bacterial or viral infections. Amongst things discuss include possible dosing, lab testing, defining zinc deficiencies, potential benefits for both viral as well as bacterial infections, and adverse effects.  Show notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/zinc-...

We need help. Can we prevent getting sick with COVID by taking Vitamin C or even use it as an adjunctive therapy to help decrease severity in patients who have contracted COVID-19? Reviewing an article that investigates the rationale as to how this could potentially work to improve outcomes.  Show notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/vitamin-c-covid/ Receive a FREE audiobook (TWO for Amazon Prime mem...

The RECOVERY Collaborative Group out of the UK performed an open-label trial where they looked at the effects of IV or PO Dexamethasone in patients with COVID-19. In particular, they noted a mortality benefit. This does not mean, however, that we should be putting it in the water.  Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/dexamethasone-covid/ Receive a FREE audiobook (TWO for Amazon Prime members) w...

In this podcast, we tackle the "Carbon Dioxide" level in the basic metabolic panel that everyone seems to call "Bicarbonate". We discuss why this naming issue and why it shouldn't change. In addition, we explore the accuracy of bicarb levels in blood gases and discuss how they're calculated.  Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/carbon-dioxide-bicarbonate/ Although great care has been taken to e...

Ever have a patient who is on low dose norepinephrine or another vasopressor who you can't get out of the ICU solely for that reason? Have you tried to administer midodrine to increase their blood pressure? This podcast describes the FDA-approved as well as the off-label uses of midodrine, pharmacology data explained in english, dosing, side effects, and a little about the studies.  Show Note...

We need all the help we can get in the ICU to help save the lives of our patients with severe COVID-19. Could plasmapheresis/plasma exchange/PLEX be a helpful tool to improve outcomes? Let's explore this concept based on evidence based practices.  Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/plasma-exchange-covid/ Receive a FREE audiobook (TWO for Amazon Prime members) with your FREE 30-day trial by usi...

Time to start thinking outside the box to help treat our patients with COVID-19. In this podcast, I explore data from 4 articles on how using melatonin, with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties could potentially help patients.  Show notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/melatonin-covid/ Receive a FREE audiobook (TWO for Amazon Prime members) with your FREE 30-day trial by using my link fo...

Roche published a press release on 7/29/2020 reflecting the results of the COVACTA study where Actemra/tocilizumab did not improve clinical outcomes nor mortality in patients who had Severe COVID-19 Infections.  Show notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/tocilizumab-covacta/ Receive a FREE audiobook (TWO for Amazon Prime members) with your FREE 30-day trial by using my link for Audible: CLICK HERE! Yo...

Lots of excitement today over this recent article/video about hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin and zinc. We need to take a deep breath and review the literature. Turns out there's no data support that it does work and no data supporting that it doesn't work. Thank you for your support. Link to the show notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/hydroxychloroquine-outpatient/ Receive a FREE audiobook (TWO for Am...

Are you a pre-med, med student, or resident who is considering becoming a Critical Care Specialist (aka Intensivist)? This podcast explores the different routes you can pursue to achieve your dreams and aspirations. I break down the numerous types of programs and lengths of time spent training. Link to the show notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/critical-care-fellowship/ Receive a FREE audiobook (TWO fo...

In this podcast, I describe a day in my life as a Critical Care Doctor, starting at the beginning of my shift. I provide organizational tips and strategies to increase efficiency throughout the day.  Show notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/intensivist-a-day-in-the-life/ The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook I have written "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Profe...