Trauma Bay Podcast

In this episode we welcome our first guest Rob Mokszyscki PharmD, BCPS to the podcast. We discuss high dose Nitroglycerin for SCAPE, and also have a brief discussion on sedation agents. Agrawal, N., Kumar, A., Aggarwal, P., & Jamshed, N. (2016). Sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema. Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 20 (12), 719–723. https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-5229.195710 Ashok...

In this episode we discuss the physiology and management behind the traumatic cardiac arrest.

In this episode we discuss the basics of ECPR and VA-ECMO. Included is a case review and discussion. Later in the episode we outline some landmark ECPR studies, and review inclusion and exclusion criteria. Bartos, J. A. , Grunau, B., Carlson, C., Duval, S., Ripeckyj, A., Kalra, R., Raveendran, G., John, R., Conterato, M., Frascone, R. J., Trembley, A., Aufderheide, T. P., & Yannopoulos, D. (20...

In this episode we start our dive into ACLS and managing a patient in Cardiac Arrest. We also discuss the debate surrounding giving epinephrine in cardiac arrest. Williams, C. A., Fairley, H. E., Tran, Q. K., & Pourmand, A. (2024). Use of epinephrine in cardiac arrest: Advances and future challenges. Medicina , 60 (11), 1904. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60111904

In this episode we take a look into some general intubation practices and principles. Also examine best practices to take during RSI and discuss some tips and tricks to optimize your practice. Reference: Baker, J., Khan, N., Singh, M., & Kuza, C. M. (2022). The efficacy of apneic oxygenation to prevent hypoxemia during rapid sequence intubation in trauma patients. Current Opinion in Anaesthesi...

In this episode we take a look into a handful of penetrating trauma cases to understand the nuances and share some tips along the way. Cothren CC, Moore EE. Emergency department thoracotomy for the critically injured patient: Objectives, indications, and outcomes. World J Emerg Surg. 2006 Mar 24;1:4. (License: CC BY-2.0)

In this episode we review a trauma case that took an unexpected turn. Viewer discretion is advised. Reference: Dalal, R. (2024, November 23).  Epinephrine . StatPearls . https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482160/#:~:text=Through%20its%20action%20on%20α1,renin%20release%20via%20β1%20receptors.  Farkas, J. (2025, January 4).  Bradycardia . EMCrit Project. https://emcrit.org/ibcc/bradycardia/#3rd_...

In this episode, we review a handful of trauma activation criteria, and speak on their merits and potential downfalls. Viewer discretion advised. Citations: Adult trauma team activation criteria . Trauma Protocols. (2023, July 10). https://wp.uthscsa.edu/surglearning/docs/adult-trauma-team-activation-criteria/#1689019243695-de1fef58-5ce4 School, M. M. (2024, September 17). Trauma team activation p...

In this episode we review a case of an ascending aortic dissection and talk about the pathology and typical plan of care prior to OR. Reference: Harris KM, Nienaber CA, Peterson MD, et al. Early Mortality in Type A Acute Aortic Dissection: Insights From the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. JAMA Cardiol. 2022;7(10):1009–1015. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2022.2718 Nappi, F., Gambardella...

Listener discretion advised. Medical topics and graphic descriptions may be present.