Best Maternal Monitor Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 182 Big Baby Update 29:26

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Remember my popular Episode 29 on big babies from five years ago? Today I'm diving into what's changed since then, spurred by Warwick University's Big Baby trial, new research examining whether early induction truly prevents complications in pregnancies where scans predict larger babies. The most startling revelation? A whopping 60% of babies predi…

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Lightning rounds 55: APP fellowships with Melissa Bridges

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Melissa Bridges, director of PA fellowships at Atrium Health and president of the Association of Post-graduate PA Programs (APPAP), chats with us (Bryan is president of APGAP, the Association of Post Graduate APRN programs) about PA/NP residencies/fellowships in critical care. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!…

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Lightning rounds 54: Medical musicians with Andrew Schulman

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Andrew Schulman, medical musician, former ICU patient, and president of the Medical Musician Initiative, tells us how music can help the critically ill. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Lightning rounds 53: GI Q&A with Elliot Tapper

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From constipation to hepatorenal syndrome. Fan favorite Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper, @ebtapper), gastroenterologist, transplant hepatologist, academic chief of hepatology, and director of the cirrhosis program at the University of Michigan, returns to answer a grab-bag of GI questions. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Takeaway lessons…

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Successes with Self Monitored Blood Pressure: Rural Health Lessons Learned 18:46

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Successes with Self Monitored Blood Pressure: Rural Health Lessons Learned by NACDDBy NACDD

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Special announcement: Academy CME accreditation

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Visit the Intensive Care AcademyBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Lightning rounds 52: Echo tips with Michael Lanspa 59:47

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We chat with Dr. Michael Lanspa, intensivist and director of the Intermountain Critical Care Echocardiography Core Lab, about common pitfalls among bedside POCUS users and tricks for doing it better. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Takeaway lessonsBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 181 Assisted Vaginal Birth, a woman's perspective 50:58

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Trigger warning: This episode discusses birth trauma. When a birth doesn't go as planned and requires intervention, how does it feel from the woman's perspective? Jacqueline Edwards, mother of five, shares her powerful firsthand experiences of both traumatic and positive assisted vaginal births, challenging healthcare professionals to see beyond th…

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Episode 89: Thrombectomy for stroke, with Justin Fraser 59:55

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We explore the world of thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke with Justin F. Fraser (@doctorjfred), MD, FAANS, FAHA, Professor and Vice-Chair of Neurological Surgery and Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery and Neuro-interventional Radiology at University of Kentucky, where he specializes in cerebrovascular, endovascular, skull base, and endoscopic…

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Episode 87: Maternal-fetal monitoring with Stephanie Martin 51:42

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We learn about the basics of fetal monitoring in the critically ill pregnant woman and how to integrate them into our ICU workflows, with Stephanie Martin, MFM obstetrician and host of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast and teacher at the Critical Care Obstretrics Academy. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon … Continue re…

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Academy bites: The power of disagreeing 8:36

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 86: EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel

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We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and the basics of bedside interpretation, with Carolina B Maciel, MD, MSCR, FAAN, triple boarded in neurology, neurocritical care, and critical care EEG. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your … Continue reading "E…

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Lightning rounds 51: Hemodynamic interfaces with Philippe Rola 43:43

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Philippe Rola, intensivist, master of the VEXUS scan, and founder of the Hospitalist and Resuscitationist conference, shares his recent model of four hemodynamic interfaces to describe the entire circulatory system. Register for the H&R conference (May 22-23 2025) here with the discount code provided in the show. (No, we’re not sponsored, just a co…

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Episode 88: ICU Liberation SCCM Congress 2025 13:55

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A roundup from members of the SCCM’s ICU Liberation committee, recorded at SCCM Congress 2025. Included:By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 180 Mama Academy a chat with Heidi 39:51

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Trigger warning Baby Loss This episode is part of the podcasthon global charity podcast event 15th-21st March 2025. Join me as I chat with Heidi Eldridge, founder of the Mama Academy, a charity dedicated to reducing stillbirths and improving maternal health. Heidi's personal story, marked by the tragic loss of her son Aidan, propelled her into acti…

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Episode 179 Ramadan Special 48:44

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Step into our enlightening conversation about the multi-faceted experience of Ramadan, particularly as it relates to pregnant women and the maternity care system. With insights from Muslim doctors Miss Natasha Abdul-Aziz and Dr Emma Wiley , we dive into the spiritual and communal aspects of fasting during this holy month, discussing its potential i…

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Lightning rounds 50: Mastering PA catheter placement with Matt Siuba 1:04:28

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We learn the vanishing art of placing the PA (Swan-Ganz) catheter, with intensivist and friend of the podcast Matt Siuba (@msiuba). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway points References Insertion video Wedge distance How measurement technique affects diagnosis Thermo in TR review POCUS fo…

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Lightning rounds 49: The Vortex approach with Nicholas Chrimes 1:07:13

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We learn about the Vortex approach to airway management, as well as airway algorithms and mental models in general, with Vortex creator and anesthesiologist Dr. Nicholas Chrimes, anaesthetist and cofounder of the Safe Airway Society. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! References…

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The Heart of the Matter: Moments that Matter Managing Maternal Hypertension 14:08

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In this episode, Dr. Malissa Wood, Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at the Lee Health Heart Institute, highlights best practices in managing hypertension in pregnancy.By NACDD

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Episode 178 Maternity Triage 31:26

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Maternity triage plays an essential role in providing urgent care to pregnant women, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to potentially life-threatening situations. The episode discusses the BSOTS system, its implementation, challenges, and the importance of maintaining relationships with GPs and midwives while prioritising urgent care needs.…

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Episode 85: Tracheostomy basics with Vinciya Pandian 46:01

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We discuss the basics of evaluation for tracheostomy placement, periprocedural care, and post-procedure complications with Vinciya Pandian, PhD, ACNP, FCCM, tracheostomy nurse practitioner and researcher. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Academy bites: You were here when we were not 15:40

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 84: Acute liver failure with Sergio Navarrete 56:39

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We discuss assessment, monitoring, medical stabilization, and when to consider transplant of the patient with acute liver failure. We are joined by Dr. Sergio Navarrete, anesthesiologist and intensivist with fellowship training in transplant anesthesia. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway…

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Episode 83: Cardiac arrest with Scott Weingart 1:10:15

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We talk about the nitty-gritty details of a well-run cardiac arrest, with Scott Weingart of Emcrit (@emcrit), ED intensivist. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons ResourcesBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Lightning rounds 48: Complete airway closure with Thomas Piraino 1:13:45

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We talk about the phenomenon of airway closure during mechanical ventilation, with Thomas Piraino, RRT, FCSRT, FAARC, adjunct lecturer for the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University, editor of The Centre of Excellence in Mechanical Ventilation Blog, and a member of the editorial board of Respiratory Care. Learn more at the Intensive Care A…

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Episode 82: When it goes wrong 55:55

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Our approach to common problems and troubleshooting: Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Lightning rounds 47: Post-op care transitions 44:09

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We chat about the post-op transition of care from the OR to the ICU, including questions to ask, workflows, and pitfalls. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Bryan’s textbook: Concepts in Surgical Critical Care Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 81: Bacterial meningitis with Casey Albin 58:42

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We talk about diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent care of the patient with bacterial meningitis, with Emory neurointensivist Casey Albin, MD (@caseyalbin). Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons ResourcesBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Lightning rounds 46: Nick Ghionni on combating cognitive bias 55:40

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We chat with Nick Ghionni, pulm/crit attending at MedStar Baltimore Hospital, about identifying and combating cognitive biases in our clinical decision-making. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 80: Implementing the A-F bundle with Kali Dayton 58:08

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We discuss the practical barriers to implementing the A-F ICU liberation bundle, with Kali Dayton, ACNP-BC (@daytonicu), host of the Walking Home from the ICU podcast, and consultant to ICUs working on these issues. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!…

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Episode 177 Be the Difference a chat with Catherine 52:24

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In this episode recorded for baby Loss Awareness week 2024, Join us as Catherine MacLennan from the Vilomah Foundation opens up about her personal journey through pregnancy loss and the varied care she received. Catherine’s story underscores the emotional toll and disparities in care, urging for a more empathetic approach in maternity services. We …

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Lightning rounds 45: Noelia Bischoff on transitioning nursing roles 38:55

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We chat with Noelia Bischoff, recently off orientation in the medical ICU at Johns Hopkins as a nurse practitioner, about the transition from her role as a bedside ICU nurse. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 79: Transfusion reactions with Joe Chaffin 55:54

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We discuss transfusion reactions, risks, and management, including infection, consent, TRALI, TACO, and hemolytic reactions—with Dr. Joe Chaffin (@bloodbankguy), the “Blood Bank Guy” and transfusion medicine specialist. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons…

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Episode 176 Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) - a chat with Sarah 1:05:01

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Join me as I talk with Sarah Fishburn, who shares her deeply personal journey through three pregnancies plagued by pelvic girdle pain (PGP). Sarah opens up about how the lack of adequate information and support during her experiences inspired her to create the Pelvic Partnership, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering women suffering…

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Lightning rounds 44: Post-intubation sedation roundup 32:00

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Experts in critical care share their approach to post-intubation sedation. Contributors: Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 78: Echoing the RV with Matt Siuba 55:29

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We talk the nitty-gritty of assessing the right heart using echocardiography, with our friend Matt Siuba (@msiuba), intensivist at the Cleveland Clinic and master of zentensivism. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessonsBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 175 RSV vaccine 18:57

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Curious about how the new RSV vaccine could protect your baby? Join me, Florence, as we uncover the latest addition to the UK’s maternal vaccination program. In this episode of the OBSpod, I break down everything you need to know about the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. Learn how this innovative recombinant vaccine works & why it's cruc…

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Lightning rounds 43: AI in medicine, with Nawar Shara 56:43

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We explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its role in medicine, with Nawar Shara (@NawarShara), PhD, Chief of Research Data Science at Medstar Health Research Institute and cofounding director of the AI Collab between Medstar and Georgetown. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch her…

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Special episode: The Intensive Care Academy 22:10

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We share our grand new project, the Intensive Care Academy, an online, video-based, subscriber-only educational platform. Check it out at icu101.com!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 174 Dental Care 19:42

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Can dental care during pregnancy really impact your baby's health? Join me, Florence, as I crack open the myths and present the facts on this crucial yet often ignored topic. Discover why maintaining good dental hygiene is more important than ever during pregnancy, despite outdated beliefs linking gum disease to preterm birth being debunked by rece…

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Episode 77: Mastering APRV with Rory Spiegel 1:02:11

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We discuss the practicalities of using airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) with Dr. Rory Spiegel (@EMnerd_), emergency physician and intensivist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (and EMNerd at Emcrit). Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessonsBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 173 Postnatal Psychosis a chat with Sarah 48:01

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Could you imagine the emotional and mental whirlwind of encountering postnatal psychosis right after welcoming your baby into the world? Join us as we sit down with the incredibly courageous Sarah, who takes us through her deeply personal journey of battling postnatal psychosis following an emergency caesarean section and her son’s critical NICU st…

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Lightning rounds 42: Hospital chaplains, with Christine V. Davies 47:49

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We learn about the training, role, and benefits of hospital chaplains, with Christine V. Davies, MDiv, MSW, Director of Chaplaincy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 172 The Unexpected - A Chat with Prof Emily Oster 32:17

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Ever wondered how to navigate the uncertain terrain of pregnancy complications with confidence? Join us as we welcome Professor Emily Oster, an economist from Brown University and a celebrated author, who brings her latest data-driven insights to the table. In this episode, we dive deep into her new book, "The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy Durin…

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Episode 76: Rehabilitation psychology, with Megan Hosey 42:42

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We discuss the field of rehabilitation psychology, and how it can help patients with persistent critical illness, with Dr. Megan Hosey (@DrMeganHoseyPhD), clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where she practices in the medical ICU. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here! Takeaway lessons Resources…

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Episode 171 Noise 20:51

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Imagine giving birth in a peaceful sanctuary rather than a bustling, noisy ward. Join me, Florence, as newly installed noise-monitoring devices in our maternity ward prompt me to think about noise levels in maternity. Reflecting on my own experiences, including the challenges of keeping my voice down, we’ll navigate through the World Health Organiz…

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Lightning rounds 41: Respiratory therapy with Keith Lamb 40:14

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We explore the profession of respiratory therapy in the US, including their role and training and how to optimize our clinical relationships, with Keith Lamb (@kdlamb1), RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM. Keith is an RT at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, working clinically in neuro/surgical/trauma critical care, who has been active in resea…

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TIRBO 62: The sweet spot for learning 17:22

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Responsible self-directed learning occurs in a zone between comfort and novelty. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Episode 75: Automatic tube compensation, with Ben Fabry 56:54

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We discuss the principles and application of automatic tube compensation (ATC) on modern ventilators, with its creator Ben Fabry. Dr. Fabry is a professor and chair of biophysics at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, originally trained as an electrical engineer, who originally developed ATC as part of his PhD program. Find us on Patreon here! Buy yo…

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TIRBO 61: How to use POCUS (our expert consensus) 23:06

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Brandon summarizes his recent publication describing best practices for performing POCUS. Read the paper open access at POCUS Journal. Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM