Louisville Lectures

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome with Dr. Cavallazzi

Dr, Rodrigo Cavallazzi gives a comprehensive review of ARDS; he includes the definition, pathophysiology, risk factors, prognosis and differential. He spends time discussion the ARDS Network trial including fluid and  ventilation strategies as well as advanced treatments (prone positioning, ECMO, neurally adjusted ventilation. 

 

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Pulmonary and Critical Care Review (Comprehensive) with Dr. El-Kersh

Dr. Karem El-Kersh gives a four part review of common Pulmonary and Critical Care topics: Hypoxia, PFTs, Asthma, COPD, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cystic Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Surveillance, Pulmonary Embolism, Sleep Disorders, Acid-Base Disturbances, Ventilator management, ARDS.

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